Economics of Slavery & Portsmouth's Early Black Community, Tues. March 18
March 17, 2025Chattel slavery in Colonial America provided immense wealth and material culture to many European immigrants and their descendants in the Americas, as Portsmouth’s house museums bear witness.
Closing Early Friday March 14
March 4, 2025The library will close at 12 noon on Friday March 14 for staff development.
Planner Society: Make Goal Stamp Cards, Wednesday March 12
March 4, 2025Are you looking for a fun way to support your goals? Join the Planner Society for an evening of creating custom stamp cards. You might have punch cards for your favorite coffee shops, but what about crafting personalized cards to support your goals and dreams?
Film Screening: Wicked, Thursday March 13 @ 6 PM
February 28, 2025Wicked
2024. PG. 160 Minutes.
New Digital Service: Candid with GuideStar and Foundation Directory!
February 26, 2025We now have in-library use of Candid! Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits and individuals serve their communities.
SPLASH! Exhibit, March 8 through April 21
February 24, 2025This annual art exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations showcasing the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-8. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin and the Portsmouth Middle School.
Film Screening: Summer of Soul, Thursday February 27
February 23, 2025Summer of Soul
2021. PG-13. 118 minutes.
Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care Workshop, Wednesday February 26
February 22, 2025Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care — From Complexity to Clarity: A Workshop and Conversation with Laura Cleminson, founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club.
Film Matinee: Hidden Figures
February 22, 2025Hidden Figures
2016. PG. 127 minutes.
Guitar Sundays @PMAC— Featuring David Newsam, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025Join us at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for an enjoyable and relaxing guitar performance by David Newsam. Mr. Newsam is a Berklee College of Music graduate and completed his studies in the Modern American Music program at Longy School of Music in Cambridge. He is an Associate Professor in Berklee's guitar department.