The Planner Society Presents: Hand Lettering for Beginners, Tuesday February 15
January 24, 2022Learn the basics of hand lettering and make your own hand-lettered artwork, with Swetha Shenoy of The Paisley Corner...
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Titus Andronicus, Tuesday February 22
January 22, 2022How now, players? Come! to discuss the Bard's first, and bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus!
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City of Portsmouth Promotes Christine Friese to Library Director
January 21, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine C. Friese to the position of Director of the Portsmouth Public Library, effective March 1, 2022.
Cold Weather Coat Swap February 12 - March 31
January 21, 2022Share your unwanted cold weather garments with the community!
Portsmouth Public Library will hold a Coat Swap from February 12 – March 31 in the library’s lobby.
All Events Now Online or Outside Only!
January 11, 2022Portsmouth Public Library is suspending all indoor events for the time being. Please visit our online calendar for up-to-date listings: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/
Winter Reading Challenge for Youth & Teens, January 1 - 31
December 22, 2021January 1 - 31
From January 1st to January 31st, Portsmouth Public Library offers a Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.
Exhibit: Ten Piscataqua Painters, January 2 - February 2
December 20, 2021View a diverse group of artists selected for the book Ten Piscataqua Painters, all month in the Levenson Room, and attend a reception on January 27! No registration required.
Getting To Know You: An Intro to Zine-Making, Monday February 7
December 20, 2021Join artist Katie McMahon for a workshop to create your own zine, all about you!
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3D Design with Tinkercad, Wednesday February 2
December 17, 2021Meet the library’s 3D printers, learn how to use Tinkercad, and start thinking in three dimensions! All students get one free 3D print.
Getting Started in Genealogy, Thursday January 20
December 15, 2021Genealogist Ann Lawthers will show you how to start your family history research from the beginning.