Racism in America: Resources for Learning, Discussion, and Celebrating Black Voices
June 17, 2024As librarians, we believe one of our roles is to strengthen our community through sharing information. If you're looking to learn more about systemic racism and social justice, to read more about the experience of people of color in America, or for resources to talk to your children about racism, we have books for you.
City Receives CDFA Community Center Investment Program Resources to Support Community Campus Improvements
June 12, 2024The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced the award of $8.5 million in Community Center Investment Program resources to New Hampshire nonprofits and municipalities across the state to advance community-based projects, including $1 million to the City of Portsmouth to support improvements at the Community Campus.
City Council Adopts Budget for FY25
June 7, 2024The City Council unanimously approved the FY25 budget submitted by City Manager Karen S. Conard. This budget, totaling $144,861,347, reflects a net increase of $6,237,972 or 4.5%, which meets the directive provided by the City Council.
Health Bulletin Board (May 20, 2024)
June 3, 2024Cell Phone Photography Workshop, Saturday June 29
June 1, 2024Did you know that more photos are now taken with phones each day than used to be taken with traditional cameras in a year?!? This short introductory class will be helpful for people who want to learn more about how to use the camera in their phone, and how to improve their photos.
Find Us at the Farmers' Market! Saturday August 17
June 1, 2024It's that time of year again! Look for us at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market once a month from May through September! We will be in the City of Portsmouth tent and can't wait to see you there!
Film Screening: Legally Blonde, Thursday June 27
June 1, 2024Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blond. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.
Tie Dye Party, Wednesday June 26
June 1, 2024We think you'll agree that this is a TIED AND TRUE summer classic! (get it??)
Shakespeare Discussion Group- All's Well That Ends Well, Tuesday June 25
June 1, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
Look for us at Portsmouth Pride at Strawbery Banke! Saturday June 22
June 1, 2024Look for us at the 2024 Portsmouth Pride Celebration at Strawbery Banke! We are glad to take part in this annual event offered by Seacoast Outright! Find out more at https://www.seacoastoutright.org/portsmouth-pride. We will see you there!