Her/Story: From Her Heart To Yours 3/5 @ 6pm
February 24, 2026Please join us for an evening of Her Stories: three tales of inspiration, motivation, and remembrance, shared by women whose lives were deeply affected by another. We hope you will be inspired to carry them forward!
Discovering Greenland 3/1 @ 3:30pm
February 24, 2026Join speaker Greg Smith for an immersive journey into the heart of this Arctic nation, exploring its deep history, its vibrant, resilient culture, and the profound effects of climate change.
We Craft 3/20 @ 5pm
February 24, 2026We 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.
Local History: NH Trivia Fact and Fancy 2/24 @ 6pm
February 17, 2026NH Trivia Fact and Fancy with Rebecca Rule
Hygge! 2/23 @ 10am-7pm
February 15, 2026Our popular cozy space is back! Drop in between 10 AM- 7 PM
DPW Hosts Elwyn Park Project Public Information Meeting on February 18, 2026
February 2, 2026The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Park Sidewalks and Traffic Calming Project Public Information Meeting in the Dondero School Library, located at 32 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 pm.
Planner Society: Make Mail Art with Molly Meng! 2/11 @ 6:30pm
January 29, 2026Send some love in the mail this Valentine's Day with Molly Meng, founder of The Traveling Postal Club. We will cut, paste, collage, and more!
Recreation Department Invites the Public to Create Valentine Hearts for the Annual “Tree of Love” in Market Square
January 28, 2026The City has kept the holiday tree lights shining in Market Square and, with Valentine’s Day approaching on February 14, invites the community to help turn it into a “Tree of Love.”
The Portsmouth Recreation Department welcomes everyone from toddlers to seniors to join in. Residents, visitors, and local businesses are encouraged to create or decorate a heart to hang on the tree. Let your creativity shine!
City Plans Public Hearings on Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
January 27, 2026The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is developing the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget for all appropriated City funds. Several City Council budget work sessions and hearings for the Fire, Police, and School Departments are scheduled ahead of the City Manager’s formal budget presentation in April 2026.
The City offers multiple opportunities for the public to hear and comment on the budget, including:
Water Division Issues Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport Drinking Water Status Report 2025 Year in Review
January 26, 2026The Water Division has reported a summary of the 2025 water system operations for the Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport drinking water systems.