The Seacoast Camera Club's Annual Photography Exhibition will be on display for public viewing in the Levenson Room of the Portsmouth Public Library from Monday January 30 through Saturday March 2. The images are the work of members of the Seacoast Camera Club, based in Portsmouth, NH.

A reception will be held Tuesday February 13, 5 – 8 PM in the Levenson Room. The public is invited to meet the artists, learn more about the club, and enjoy their work. Photographer Greg Kretschmar will speak at the reception, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Don't miss Astrology 201, it's for anyone who has attended Astrology 101 with Kate Sheridan in the past or for anyone who already has basic astrology skills. If you are familiar with the twelve zodiac signs, the four elements, three modalities, and ten traditional planets, then you are ready for Astrology 201!

How now, players? Tis a new year, and a new season of Shakespearean discussion group! Come! Join us, in person, or on Zoom, on the last Tuesday of the month when the bell tolls four to discuss the witty and wily comedy that is Measure for Measure. Fear you not of your knowledge of Shakespeare’s works, for we encourage fellows of all ages, areas of interest and expertise to attend!

On Tuesday, January 30th at 4PM we will discuss Measure for Measure in the Hilton Garden Inn Room of the library as well as over Zoom.

Hygge for You-gge

Drop in anytime after 10:30!

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!

Let's talk astrology! This program will provide a basic history and overview of western astrology, including the twelve zodiac signs, the four elements and three modalities, the ten traditional planets, and the five major aspects. 

Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!

Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? Who they were, where they came from, and what their lives were like? Unraveling the mysteries of your family history can be a fascinating and rewarding journey. Join us for our Genealogy 101 workshop and learn the basics of tracing your roots!

In the heart of Portsmouth, amidst the vibrant tapestry of its colonial past, lies the story of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall, a man now overlooked yet etched in the annals of history. Sewall, a lawyer, poet, and ardent patriot, left an indelible mark on the town he called home, weaving his life into its very fabric.