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.
Genealogy Workshop: Research Huddle, Sunday February 19
February 19, 20232:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us at the library in the Special Collections Room and be part of our Research Huddle! In sports, a huddle is when the players gather in a circle to strategize, motivate, or celebrate. We think genealogists should do the same!
We Craft, Friday February 17
February 17, 2023Meet other local crafters at our casual, end-of-the-week gathering. Crafters work on any type of project, seek help, or offer expertise. No registration required.
The Planner Society- Cozy and Connected: Letter Writing & Envelope Decorating, Tuesday February 15
February 15, 2023In the dark winter months we want to help you stay cozy and connected with a free online program to help you learn how to level up your correspondence with tips on letter writing and envelope decorating! Registration is required and we will have free art supplies to pick up the week before the event!
DPW Water Division Provides Pease & Portsmouth Drinking Water System Q3 2022 Report
February 13, 2023DPW Water Division Provides Pease & Portsmouth Drinking Water System 2022 Year in Review
February 13, 2023Monday Movies: Classics & Conversation - Sunset Blvd, Monday February 13
February 13, 2023Looking to meet new people and catch some classic films? Join film expert, Jeannie MacDonald to watch the classic film, Sunset Blvd., followed by clips from Jeannie's exclusive chat with Nancy Olson, the last living cast member from Sunset Blvd. Light refreshments will be served.
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks - Beyond 40 Acres: Land Ownership and Black Wealth, Sunday February 19
February 12, 2023The Winter Tea Talks are a series of participatory panel presentations and discussions related to New Hampshire’s Black history and African American culture.