Library Closed May 24th, 25th & 26th.
April 29, 2025The library will be closed on Saturday 5/24, Sunday 5/25 and Monday 5/26 for the holiday.
View our calendar to see additional holiday closings.
Four Fish: Seafood and Sustainability with Paul Greenberg, Saturday May 3
April 27, 2025Four Fish: Why We Eat What We Eat from the Sea
Writing a Legacy Letter Workshop, Saturday April 26
April 23, 2025Writing a “Legacy Letter”: Sharing Your Values with Loved Ones: An interactive workshop led by Jay Sherwin
PPL Socials — Card Game Nite! Thursday May 1 at 6 PM
April 21, 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 learning and playing simple Card Games!
Button Up Energy Efficiency Workshop, Monday April 21
April 16, 2025The Button Up Workshop is a 1½ hour presentation plus Q&A about ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Join energy efficiency consultant, Ted Stiles for this free event. He will share energy-saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency program information.
Volunteer and Board Member Fair, Tuesday April 15
April 14, 2025Pro Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Public Library are pleased to announce our Spring Volunteer and Board Fair, Tuesday, April 15 from 5:15 — 7:00 PM!
A Letter from the Director: Participating in Government
April 9, 2025Over the past few weeks at Portsmouth Public Library, we’ve received many calls, emails and visits from concerned library users worried about threats to library funding at the state and federal levels.
Historic Plaque Program- How to Research Your Historic Property, Sunday April 13
April 8, 2025Are you interested in preserving the unique history of your home? The Portsmouth Public Library and the Portsmouth Historical Society invite you to attend our information session to learn more about the Portsmouth Historic Plaque Program and the free research resources offered by the Portsmouth Public Library.
3rd Annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair, Friday April 11
April 2, 2025Every day is Earth Day! Join us to celebrate the world we live in at our third annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair on Friday April 11, 2025, from 4:30-7 PM at the Connie Bean Center at 155 Parrott Ave in Portsmouth.
Hygge at the Library! (Last of the Season), Monday April 7
April 2, 2025Hygge for You-gge
Drop in between 10 AM-7 PM
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."