News & Announcements

Join us for a special event with local bestselling children's book author and illustrator, David McPhail! 

Log your reading and win prizes. This year's theme is ALL TOGETHER NOW...

Find out more about the Summer Reading Programs! 

Purchasing fresh herbs at the grocery store can be expensive and time-consuming. In this free lecture, you will learn how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own herbs at home! Learn from local Master Gardener, Doris Buco the basics of herb gardening in containers.

PNH400 Legacy Project A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects hosts "Hey Lady, What’s Your Story?" on Tuesday, May 30, at 6:30 PM in the Levenson Room.

Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!

The library will be open from 9 AM - 12 PM, and closed in the afternoon for staff development. We will be open normal weekend hours!

Don't miss the exhibit of beautiful large-format paintings by local artist Rebecca Klementovich on display in the Levenson Community Room! These abstract works will be on display until June 1. You're invited to meet the artist at a public reception on Sunday, May 14 from 2  — 4 PM.

The Woman King
2022. Rated PG-13. 135 Minutes.

A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Join us for an afternoon of Scottish music, to enjoy toe-tapping reels and jigs, lively strathspeys and marches, and poignant slow airs performed by the skilled members of the New Hampshire Scottish Music Club.

Films at the library are open to the public and FREE. All films will feature subtitles where possible.

Registration is not required. This is a drop-in event. Space is limited so arrive early to secure your seat. Refreshments will be served.