Herb Gardening in Containers, Thursday June 1
May 15, 2023Purchasing 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.
A History of Portsmouth in 101 Objects Speaker Series: Portsmouth's female leadership, Tuesday May 30
May 15, 2023PNH400 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.
Genealogy Workshop: Finding Local Genealogical Resources, Sunday May 21
May 15, 2023Presented 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!
Library Closing at Noon, Friday May 19
May 15, 2023The library will be open from 9 AM - 12 PM, and closed in the afternoon for staff development. We will be open normal weekend hours!
Market Street Closed to Traffic May 8 to May 12, Open to Pedestrians
May 12, 2023UPDATE: Market Street between Bow and Market Square is now REOPENED to vehicles, day and night. Businesses are OPEN and pedestrian traffic continues. Parking limits still in effect.
Starting Monday May 8, 2023, the DPW sewer line work on Market Street in conjunction with the ongoing utility code compliance project between Bow and Daniel Streets requires closing the street completely overnight for several days that week.
May 18th, 2023 "Safer Roads" Presentation at Portsmouth Public Library
May 5, 2023The Portsmouth NH Police Department is proud to announce the presentation of “Safer Roads” at the Portsmouth Public Library on May 18th, 2023, at 5 P.M. The “Safer Roads” presentation covers updated motor vehicle laws and “what to do” when pulled over by the police. There will be time after the presentation to meet with officers and ask questions.
ART EXHIBIT: Modern Tall Ships by Rebecca Klementovich, May 2 — June 1
May 2, 2023Don'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.
Portsmouth NH City Manager Presents FY24 Proposed Budget
May 2, 2023The Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Proposed Budget for all appropriated City funds was distributed to the Mayor and City Council on April 27, 2023. This budget document and accompanying interactive user guide are posted to the City website: portsnh.co/budgets.
Portsmouth Community Power Hosts Public Information Meeting May 11
May 1, 2023On April 12, 2023, the NH Public Utilities Commission (PUC) notified the City of Portsmouth it had approved the Portsmouth Community Power Energy Aggregation Plan which allows the City to move forward on securing less expensive and “greener” electric power for residents and businesses.
Portsmouth Community Power is eligible to launch June 1, 2023. Information letters detailing the benefits – and how to be part of Portsmouth Community Power or to opt out – are being mailed starting April 28.
Film Screening- The Woman King, Thursday April 27
April 27, 2023The 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.