Library Closed October 12th
September 24, 2026The Library will be closed on October 12th, 2026. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday October 13th.
Local History: A Church Built of Granite 10/8 @ 6pm
September 21, 2026A Church Built of Granite: Four Centuries of Faith, Conscience, and Community in a New Hampshire Seaport
with Janet L. Polasky and Kimberly Cloutier Green
Adventures in Neurodivergent Parenting 10/6 @ 6pm
September 17, 2026Join us for Adventures in Neurodivergent Parenting: Practical Tools for Managing Meltdowns, School Meetings, and Everything in Between, a FREE five-part education series designed to provide parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children with information, resources, and support.
Guitar Sundays: William Ghezzi 9/27 @ 3pm
September 10, 2026Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string arch guitar with William Ghezzi!
Foundations of Storytelling 9/22 @ 6pm
September 8, 2026Join writer and storyteller Kemetia Foley for a two-part Storytelling Workshop!
Genealogy Workshop: Genealogy 101 9/20 @ 2pm
August 31, 2026Join us for our Genealogy 101 workshop and learn the basics of tracing your roots!
Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits 9/16 @ 6pm
August 20, 2026Join author and avid environmentalist Linda Magoon for an inspiring talk on her memoir!
Virtual Cooking Class: A Taste of Korea! 9/8 @ 6pm
August 20, 2026Join us for an online cooking lesson with Korean Spirit and Culture Project (KSCPP)!
From Liberty to Legacy 8/27 @ 5:30pm
July 16, 2026Michael Langlois is a performer, lecturer, and storyteller with decades of experience.
Voter Registration at the Library! 8/19 @ 5-7pm
July 16, 2026The Office of the City Clerk and the Portsmouth Public Library invite Portsmouth residents to register to vote or update their voter registration at the library.