Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle, Sunday April 21
March 26, 2024Join us at the library in the Special Collections Room and be part of our Research Huddle! In sports, a huddle is when the players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
Guitar Sunday @ PPL Featuring Tim Scott, Sunday April 21
March 26, 2024Guitar Sunday will be hosted at the Portsmouth Public Library, and we are pleased to feature a free performance by Timothy Scott, a seacoast-based classical guitarist and student at the University of New Hampshire.
Local History: The Original Bucky Lew — Basketball's First Black Professional, Tuesday April 16
March 26, 2024Harry "Bucky" Lew became New Hampshire's first Black professional when he played for the Portsmouth Pros in 1905. In a history-making career that started in Lowell, MA, and spanned 25 years, he ultimately became the first Black player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner in an otherwise white game.
Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Tuesday April 16
March 26, 2024Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there, or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison?
Constituents Services Provided by Representative Chris Pappas' Office, Monday July 22
March 26, 2024Stop by the Library to speak with a staff member from NH representative, Chris Pappas' office. A representative from Mr.
Film Screening: The Color Purple, Thursday April 11
March 26, 2024The Color Purple
2023. PG-13.141 minutes.
Lovelace & Lee : Poetry Reading with Q&A, Wednesday April 10
March 26, 2024Join Portsmouth Public Library in welcoming Amanda Lovelace (she/they) and Parker Lee (she/them) for a poetry reading and Q&A over Zoom!
Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Tuesday April 9
March 26, 2024Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there, or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison?
Eclipse Watch Party, Monday April 8
March 26, 2024People of all ages are welcome to join us at the library to watch the solar eclipse! We will kick things off at 1 PM with eclipse activities, food, and trivia. At 3:30 PM the eclipse should be in totality, starting at 3 PM we will gather outside on the library's lawn to watch the eclipse.
Don't Be Blinded by the Light: Eclipse Watching Safety, Wednesday April 3
March 26, 2024Curious about this year's total solar eclipse? New Hampshire is in the path of totality this April 8th. Come learn all about the beautiful phenomenon of eclipses. We will discuss the science behind lunar and solar eclipses, how to view eclipses safely, and where & when to watch on April 8.