News & Announcements

Venture into the world of crime scene investigation in this interactive program by Paul Zambella on Oct. 8th at 6pm.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 5:30pm–7:00pm join us for a presentation from The ATOM Group, LLC. 

The library will be closed on Monday October 13th, 2026.

We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, October 14th.

The Office of the City Clerk and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to register to vote or update your voter registration, at one of two voter registration sessions at the Portsmouth Public Library. Drop in to the library lobby for either of the two sessions on Thursday, September 18 or Wednesday, October 15 from 5:30 to 7 PM.

Joel Spears is a self- taught string player. Inspired by the sound and the vast repertoire of the lute, he began studying the instrument in all its various forms. Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string arch guitar!

You are invited to join Jiff Cornwell for a discussion about her collection on Sunday September 14, from 2-4 PM. 

Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday September 6 from 2 – 4 PM.
 

Following the release of her debut book The Tears of Other People: A History and Memoir of Displacement in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, E. M. Ippolito presents her lived experience and research into the local trend of working-class displacement.

Anyone who delves into their family history soon discovers a common frustration: records don’t always tell the same story. Names diverge, dates contradict, place names don’t make sense. When the paper trail splits in two, how do you decide which path leads to the truth?