Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, Wednesday June 4
May 23, 2025Award-winning environmental journalist Sharon Udasin will present her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, which traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impun
Film Screening: Paddington In Peru! Thursday May 22
May 18, 2025Paddington in Peru.
2024. PG. 106 minutes.
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
Houseplant Swap May 17th!
May 8, 2025Houseplant Swap May 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Levenson Community Room!
Library Closed May 24th, 25th & 26th.
April 29, 2025The library will be closed on Saturday 5/24, Sunday 5/25 and Monday 5/26 for the holiday.
View our calendar to see additional holiday closings.
Four Fish: Seafood and Sustainability with Paul Greenberg, Saturday May 3
April 27, 2025Four Fish: Why We Eat What We Eat from the Sea
Writing a Legacy Letter Workshop, Saturday April 26
April 23, 2025Writing a “Legacy Letter”: Sharing Your Values with Loved Ones: An interactive workshop led by Jay Sherwin
PPL Socials — Card Game Nite! Thursday May 1 at 6 PM
April 21, 2025We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about learning and playing simple Card Games!
Button Up Energy Efficiency Workshop, Monday April 21
April 16, 2025The Button Up Workshop is a 1½ hour presentation plus Q&A about ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Join energy efficiency consultant, Ted Stiles for this free event. He will share energy-saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency program information.
Volunteer and Board Member Fair, Tuesday April 15
April 14, 2025Pro Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library are pleased to announce our Spring Volunteer and Board Fair, Tuesday, April 15 from 5:15 — 7:00 PM!
A Letter from the Director: Participating in Government
April 9, 2025Over the past few weeks at Portsmouth Public Library, we’ve received many calls, emails and visits from concerned library users worried about threats to library funding at the state and federal levels.