Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday (September - May): 1 PM – 5 PM
Sunday (June - August): CLOSED
Every 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.
This year, we will be joined by Maine and New Hampshire organizations, businesses, and municipalities working to improve the climate in our region and state.
Hygge 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)."
When it's colder and darker out, all plenty of us want to do is curl up with a good book or soothing activity and get cozy. Why fight it? Take a break from your stresses and drop in for some hygge at the library!
Edible Gardening Where You Are
Join us for another Community Climate Conversation sponsored by Portsmouth Climate Action, an affiliate of Seacoast C.A.N. and the Portsmouth Public Library. The topic of our April conversation is "Bring your food source closer."
We will have local, experienced gardeners who will share information about starting or improving your own garden. You'll also learn about community gardens, composting, organic gardening, permaculture, sustainability, and more.
The Lost North End: A Tale of Wreckage and Resilience
Film screening and Q&A with the filmmakers
The library will also be closed on Sunday April 20.
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SPLASH! is an annual art exhibit featuring a wide array of stunning creations showcasing the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-8. Every year the library comes alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin and the Portsmouth Middle School. Check back on this page soon for a dazzling display of two- and three-dimensional artwork!
Join us at the Portsmouth Public Library on Sunday March 30 for a free classical guitar concert featuring Duo Molinos: Dan Acsadi, guitar, and Leticia Prieto Alvarez, voice, viola.
Registration is not required, but space is limited so arrive early to secure a seat. Free and all are welcome!
People living with dementia want to remain independent for as long as possible yet caregivers may not know how to balance safety and independence. Learn how dementia changes a person’s independence and impacts safety, how to provide the right amount of support, and tips to make every activity meaningful to the person living with dementia.
This program is offered online via Zoom and requires registration to receive the Zoom link.
