Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: Eye on the Prize: Protests and Movements, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.” – Sun Tzu
We Craft! February 21
February 20, 2025We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time.
Guitar Sundays @PMAC: Featuring An Tran
February 14, 2025Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical Guitar, guitarist An Tran continues to impress audiences with his innate musicality and dynamic artistry.
Guitar Sundays @ PPL: Featuring Duo Molinos, Sunday March 30
February 14, 2025Join us at the Portsmouth Public Library on Sunday March 30 for a free classical guitar concert featuring Duo Molinos: Dan Acsadi, guitar, and Leticia Prieto Alvarez, voice, viola.
Alzheimer's and Dementia: Managing Money, Friday February 21
February 14, 2025Managing Money – A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
One of the challenges caregivers of aging parents (or other relations) often face is when and how to intervene around
issues of finances. This can be a very sensitive topic to approach and can meet with resistance and high emotion.
Local History: An Abundance of Cod — The Fishing Era at the Isles of Shoals, February 18
February 13, 2025An Abundance of Cod: The Fishing Era at the Isles of Shoals with Ann Beattie
Film Screening: Conclave, Thursday February 13
February 13, 2025Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: The Great Migration: Military Service & a Diversified NH, Sunday February 16
February 12, 2025In The Art of War, Sun Tzu highlights the importance of using terrain to one's advantage. For African Americans, navigating the U.S. political and social landscape often required knowing when and where to engage. Many viewed military service as a means of achieving social mobility, financial security, and proving their patriotism.
Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle, Sunday February 16
February 12, 2025Join us for a Genealogy Research Huddle in the Special Collections Room! In sports, a huddle is when players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
Film Screening: Conclave, Thursday February 13
February 11, 2025Conclave
2024. PG. 120 Minutes.
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.