City Named Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; Bike/Ped Plan Public Meeting Planned for March 10, 2025
February 27, 2025The League of American Bicyclists has honored the efforts of the City of Portsmouth to build better places for people to bike by renewing its status as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). The award recognizes Portsmouth’s commitment to improving conditions for all people who bike through investments in bike education programs, regular bike events that promote and encourage people to choose biking, pro-bike policies, and bike infrastructure.
H5N1 Bird Flu Update
February 27, 2025H5N1 Bird Flu Notice (February 27, 2025)
The Maine Center for Disease Control has confirmed the presence of HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) in multiple wild birds (four Canada geese, two red-tailed hawks and a great horned owl) in York and Cumberland Counties. Five dead birds found on Short Sands Beach were collected for testing on February 25.
New Digital Service: Candid with GuideStar and Foundation Directory!
February 26, 2025We now have in-library use of Candid! Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits and individuals serve their communities.
SPLASH! Exhibit, March 8 through April 21
February 24, 2025This annual art exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations showcasing the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-8. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin and the Portsmouth Middle School.
Film Screening: Summer of Soul, Thursday February 27
February 23, 2025Summer of Soul
2021. PG-13. 118 minutes.
Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care Workshop, Wednesday February 26
February 22, 2025Beyond the Bedside: Planning to Care — From Complexity to Clarity: A Workshop and Conversation with Laura Cleminson, founder of the Pre-Dead Social Club.
Film Matinee: Hidden Figures
February 22, 2025Hidden Figures
2016. PG. 127 minutes.
Guitar Sundays @PMAC— Featuring David Newsam, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025Join us at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for an enjoyable and relaxing guitar performance by David Newsam. Mr. Newsam is a Berklee College of Music graduate and completed his studies in the Modern American Music program at Longy School of Music in Cambridge. He is an Associate Professor in Berklee's guitar department.
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talks: Eye on the Prize: Protests and Movements, Sunday February 23
February 20, 2025There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare.” – Sun Tzu
We Craft! February 21
February 20, 2025We craft, ewe craft, we all craft together! Join library staff and fellow crafters on the third Friday of each month from 5 - 6:30 PM for an after-hours, drop-in, open crafting time.