Press Releases/What’s New

The Portsmouth Public Library is creating a new Strategic Plan and we have received over 2300 responses to our recent survey which will help with the planning.

We will hold  three community forums to  tease out some questions through a discussion with the community.

The Portsmouth Public Library is creating a new Strategic Plan and we have received over 2300 responses to our recent survey which will help with the planning.

We will hold three community forums to tease out some questions through a discussion with the community.

Have 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?

Reception & Presentation with Elissa Von Letkemann
Windows of Portsmouth, Hand Drawn Digital Illustrations:
A Selection from her ongoing series of hand drawn digital illustrations of windows in and around Portsmouth

We are pleased to announce a SPECIAL GUEST coming this month – author and illustrator David McPhail will be at the library reading from his latest book, Truffle and doing some live drawing as well as answering questions!  Mr.

Asteroid City
2023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 105 minutes

Guitar Sundays are back! This month's performance features classical guitarist, Colin Davin at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Due to the Thunder Over NH Air Show, the September performance will begin at 6 PM.  

This year, in celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we want to encourage folks of all ages to study, engage, and interact with the artwork we have right here in the library! It's never too early or too late to learn to appreciate a work of art. So, take up your drawing utensil of choice, grab a card, and explore the library!

Exhibit: Windows of Portsmouth, Hand Drawn Digital Illustrations

Selections from the ongoing series of hand drawn digital illustrations of windows in and around Portsmouth by local artist and designer, Elissa Von Letkemann

Join us at the Portsmouth Farmer's Market this summer! We will be there under the City of Portsmouth tent on June 17, July 22, August 12, and September 16!