Walk with a Doc! Saturday August 9

Walk With a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation with walking groups led by healthcare providers. Drop into the library on the second Saturday of the month and join us!

Join a physician from the Portsmouth Regional Hospital for a short, seven-minute talk. Following the presentation, they will lead you on a 30-minute walk from the library to City Hall and back!

The Dragon of PPL: A Library Treasure Hunt! August 1 — September 30

Do you love puzzles and escape rooms? Are you looking for an hour or two of free fun for the whole family or friend group? Are you into gaming, D&D, or fantasy? Drop in to the library any time in August or September and take the Dragon of PPL challenge! 

A library-wide treasure hunt designed for adults or families (with kids aged 8 and above), the adventure begins in the library of a small village, where a famous golden book has gone missing... 

Portsmouth & Pease Drinking Water Supply Update 2025 Q2

The City of Portsmouth, NH, water supply sources have recovered from the drought conditions that began in late summer 2024. The Bellamy Reservoir surface water source has rebounded from the significantly low levels recorded in September and October, aided by late winter snowmelt and spring precipitation. Groundwater levels, which were below average during the first quarter of 2025, have also returned to near-normal levels for this time of year. According to the U.S.