Shakespeare Discussion Group: King Lear, Tuesday February 28
February 28, 2023Tis surely February, and me thinks this cold night will turn us all to fools and madmen! Fair fellows, we invite you to come inside from the cold and join us in the Macleod room February 28 at 4PM to discuss the tragical King Lear.
*Rescheduled* 101 Objects Speaker Series & Meaningful Conversations Celebrate Black History Month, Tuesday March 7
February 28, 2023Rescheduled until Tuesday, March 7 due to snow
In commemoration of Black History Month, the “A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects” Speaker Series will partner with the Portsmouth Meaningful Conversations group for a unique opportunity to discuss the history of Portsmouth as it relates to Black History.
Nonfiction Book Club: In the Dream House, Monday February 27
February 27, 2023The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday each month at 7 PM. All are welcome.
Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card.
No registration required.
Monday Movies: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Monday February 27
February 27, 2023If you're looking for a way to connect with others in the community, while enjoying free entertainment, look no further! Join us for Connecting with the Classics on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. We will show classic films, provide light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet some of your neighbors!
City of Portsmouth Announces Market Street & Commercial Alley Utility Code Compliance Work in April and May
February 27, 2023Visit the project page for the latest updates
Movie Mondays: Classics & Conversation- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
February 27, 2023Connect with others in the community, while enjoying free classic films and refreshments! Join us for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!
Black Heritage Trail of NH Tea Talks — Shades of Black: Connected by Color, Culture, & Community, Sunday February 26
February 26, 2023Black folk in predominantly white environments have often found it “exhausting” to continually describe for others the negative impact of racism on them. They also have felt it a burden to serve in the position of “teacher” representing the wider Black community, instead of being viewed as individuals with their own unique stories and needs.
Film Screening: King Richard, Thursday February 21
February 23, 2023Levenson Room
Thursday, February 23, 2023
6:30pm - 8:45pm
King Richard
2021. Rated PG-13. 144 min
Department of Public Works Provides Update on Mechanic Street Pump Station Repair
February 23, 2023The City of Portsmouth’s Mechanic Street Pump Station experienced an equipment failure in January that left only one of the station’s three pumps operational. The pump station continues to operate and passes the required flows to the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility. In order to ensure redundancy and manage high flow events, the City mobilized two temporary engine-driven backup pumps in the Pump Station’s parking lot.
City of Portsmouth Receives Nearly $50,000 in “Moose Plate” Grants for Wetlands Conservation and Preservation of Historic Cemeteries and Documents
February 21, 2023In the past four months, the City of Portsmouth has accepted three grants from the New Hampshire State Library: a $9,682 grant for the preservation of historic City documents and to rebuild the wall around Point of Graves Burial Ground (the City’s oldest cemetery), $20,000 for delineating wetlands within the City limits, and a third $20,000 for preservation work on the wall facing North Mill Pond in North Cemetery.