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175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801

(603) 427-1540

Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM

Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday (September - May): 1 PM – 5 PM

Sunday (June - August): CLOSED

(603) 433-0981

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City of Portsmouth Promotes Christine Friese to Library Director

Cold Weather Coat Swap February 12 - March 31

Read more about Cold Weather Coat Swap February 12 - March 31

Share your unwanted cold weather garments with the community!

Portsmouth Public Library will hold a Coat Swap from February 12 – March 31 in the library’s lobby.

All Events Now Online or Outside Only!

Read more about All Events Now Online or Outside Only!

Portsmouth Public Library is suspending all indoor events for the time being. Please visit our online calendar for up-to-date listings: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/

WiFi, Public Computers and Email are Down

The library building is still experiencing internet outages, which means we are unable to offer WiFi and public computers at this time, and are unable to access email. We apologize for the inconvenience!

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 09:00

Thu, 01/06/2022 - 09:00

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Our internet is down at the library. WiFi in the building and public computers are unavailable. We are unable to check email. Please call 603-427-1540 for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Our internet is down at the library. WiFi in the building and public computers are unavailable. We are unable to check email. We are open and able to check items out. Please call 603-427-1540 for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience!

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Tue, 01/04/2022 - 15:25

Tue, 01/04/2022 - 21:00

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Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogical database, including access to Census records, Social Security death index, Immigration records, Military, etc. Covers the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Learn about the differences between Ancestry.com and Ancestry Library Edition, as well as tips on researching with Ancestry.

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Winter Reading Challenge for Youth & Teens, January 1 - 31

Read more about Winter Reading Challenge for Youth & Teens, January 1 - 31

January 1 - 31

From January 1st to January 31st, Portsmouth Public Library offers a Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.

Read for a Better World encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature. Our community has unlimited access to Lerner’s “Read for a Better World” published book titles for the month of January through the challenge!

Exhibit: Ten Piscataqua Painters, January 2 - February 2

Read more about Exhibit: Ten Piscataqua Painters, January 2 - February 2

View a diverse group of artists selected for the book Ten Piscataqua Painters, all month in the Levenson Room, and attend a reception on January 27! No registration required.

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