You've seen the headlines and read the news- artificial intelligence, or AI, is here to stay. Thinking of computer systems performing tasks, making decisions, and processing speech sounds like science fiction, yet this technology is already creating seismic shifts in daily life for many. But what exactly is AI? How was it developed? And how does it work? 

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken.

Registration is not required. This is a drop-in event. Refreshments will be served. 

Join us for an inspiring documentary screening and discussion event featuring the incredible journey of Kisilu, a Kenyan farmer who, armed with his camera, evolves from a devoted family man into a powerful community leader and global climate change activist after a chance encounter with a Norwegian filmmaker during a violent storm. 

Facilitated small group discussions will follow the screening to further explore the themes of the film. 

Portsmouth Time Machine: A Graphic History of Portsmouth —A conversation and signing with the local author and illustrator.

The Portsmouth Public Library, in partnership with the Portsmouth Ranger Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)*, is proud to present an evening with local historian/author, J. Dennis Robinson, and local artist/illustrator, Robert Squier.

Join us at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) for a free classical guitar concert featuring Bokyung Byun! Unlike most concerts, this performance will be held on a Friday evening. In January, we return to Sunday afternoon concerts.

Hygge for You-gge

Drop in between  12-5 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!

Now available this month: unlimited access to the Wall Street Journal, Gale Business: Entreneurship, and Gale Business: Plan Builder.

Join us one Saturday afternoon a month from October through December for free yoga classes with experienced yoga practitioner, Sage Clarke. Join Sage from 3 - 4 PM in the Levenson Community Room for an hour of all-levels Yoga!

Join us for a new evening meditation program. Meditation is hosted weekly every Monday evening from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. We offer meditation in a hybrid format, so you may attend in person or online via Zoom. This meditation is appropriate for all levels of experience.