The Dragon of PPL: A Library Treasure Hunt! August 1 — September 30
August 1, 2025Do you love puzzles and escape rooms? Are you looking for an hour or two of free fun for the whole family or friend group? Are you into gaming, D&D, or fantasy? Drop in to the library any time in August or September and take the Dragon of PPL challenge!
City Seeks Public Input for Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 - 2032
July 29, 2025The Portsmouth City Council, Planning Board and Planning & Sustainability Department invite the public to provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2032 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2032). Residents are invited to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by September 19, 2025.
Portsmouth & Pease Drinking Water Supply Update 2025 Q2
July 28, 2025The City of Portsmouth, NH, water supply sources have recovered from the drought conditions that began in late summer 2024. The Bellamy Reservoir surface water source has rebounded from the significantly low levels recorded in September and October, aided by late winter snowmelt and spring precipitation.
City Installs Public Artwork, “Spiraling Serenity” on Peirce Island
July 28, 2025In March 2024 the City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee (PARC) established the request for proposals (RFP) criteria for a public work of art, funded by the City’s percent-for-art ordinance, to be placed near the new Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility. The percent-for-art ordinance stipulates that all new City facilities include provisions for public art, with the maximum allocation capped by City Council action at $150,000.
Community Touch a Truck, Friday August 1
July 26, 2025Back by popular demand!
PPL Socials: Portrait Paint Night! Thursday August 7
July 26, 2025We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low-stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about a portrait paint night!
Pajama Story Time with Miss Gretyl, Thursday July 24
July 22, 2025Put on your comfiest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffie and meet Miss Gretyl in the sun room for pajama story time! This story time is geared toward children ages 2-5 and will feature bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Registration is requested but not required.
Film Screening: Jaws, Thursday July 24
July 18, 2025Jaws.
1975. PG. 124 minutes.
Join us to celebrate Shark Week and the 50th Anniversary of the release of the classic film, Jaws!
Municipal Election Filing Period Opens September 2, 2025
July 17, 2025Kelli Barnaby, City Clerk for the City of Portsmouth NH, has announced the filing period for candidates interested in running for office in the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The Municipal Election filing period opens Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and ends on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Non-Partisan Offices
The following non-partisan offices will be filled by the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025:
Racial Unity Team Exhibit, July 3-30
July 14, 2025An exhibit of 63 works of art and poetry by residents across eight New Hampshire counties will be displayed at the Portsmouth Public Library July 3-31, 2025.