Stop by the Library to speak with a staff member from NH representative, Chris Pappas' office. Mr. Pappas' staff will be here to answer questions, provide information about federal resources and programs, discuss local or national concerns, and help constituents with federal issues including Social Security, VA benefits, passports, IRS issues, and more.  Just drop in! 

Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there, or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison? Would you like to see the Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty signing room?  This month we are taking a tour, and look forward to hosting this exciting event with the staff of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard!

Whether you’d like to contact your representatives, join a board, support or oppose a bill, learn more about our City Council, join a protest, or learn more why our state and city run the way they do – this is the zine for you. There are even activities and book lists for kids!

Our new Civics Zine is totally free, and available online or in print at the library. Happy reading!

Gohar began studying the guitar in her native Armenia at the age of five. She was the first prize winner in the Armenian National Music Contest “Amadeus” and was accepted into the prestigious group, “New Names,” for talented young musicians. She studied with Antigoni Goni at the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School. In 2001, Ms. Vardanyan studied with John Wunsch at the Interlochen Arts Academy and was awarded the Young Artist’s Certificate from Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Harold Randolph Prize in performance from the Peabody Conservatory.  Ms.

Join Seacoast Climate Action Now/Portsmouth Climate Action and local experts to discuss community issues. These monthly meetings encourage conversation among community members about sustainability, climate change and its factors. The conversation will begin with a presentation by experts to set the stage for a larger discussion among those in attendance.

Learn more 

This page offers resources to go deeper on Civics and Citizenship. 

Stay tuned for our Civics & Citizenship zine, to be released in October 2024!

Doing your own research? Email us or call the Reference Desk at 603-766-1720 for assistance!

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The Planner Society is thrilled to kick off our return from summer break with “Planning a Personal Retreat Day” Workshop with Wende Whitus.

This workshop will give you a system for taking regular “Personal Retreat Days” to give yourself the gifts of deep rest, time to reflect on the past, and an opportunity to reorient towards a purposeful future. You’ll leave with a blueprint for creating your custom PRD as well as some journaling prompts and other tools for reflection and planning.

The Portsmouth Office of the City Clerk and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to register to vote or update your voter registration for the November 5, 2024 election, at the Portsmouth Public Library!

You may attend on Saturday September 28 from 11 AM until 12:30 PM. 

Voter Registration Requirements: