Introduction to Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Thursday January 6
Ever wondered about playing Dungeons & Dragons, or wanted to start a new collaborative, creative hobby? Learn the basics with friendly library staff!
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An American Quilt: Unfolding a Story of Family and Slavery, Tuesday January 11
Dr. Rachel May follows a trail left by an unfinished quilt, examining slavery from the cotton fields of the South to the textile mills of New England...
Find out more and register now!
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Twelfth Night, Tuesday December 28
Let us discuss Twelfth Night, a tale of trickery and romance, ambition and folly, mischief and mayhem...
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, Thursday December 9
An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. 2021. Rated R. 118 min. No registration required.
Chef James Haller Reading & Book Signing, Saturday December 11
Master chef James Haller visits the library to read from his newest book, At the End of Ceres Street: A Chef's Salute to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Attend online or in person.
Exhibit: Peter's People, through December 30
Photographer and publisher Peter Randall shares portraits and candid photos of some of Portsmouth's most prominent figures!
Don't miss the reception on Sunday, December 5 from 2 - 4 PM.
Find out more at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/peters-people.
Image caption: Andrew Jarvis: Restaurateur, politician, a leader in the Greek community, and a member and, often, president of many civic organizations. Portsmouth c. 1980s
Little Free Libraries
Portsmouth Public Library's Little Free Libraries are positioned throughout the city and provide free, quality materials for the public.
Local History: Water Has a Memory, Tuesday December 14
Learn how water impacts Strawbery Banke Museum, and about the possible positive solutions to sea level rise. With Rodney Rowland...
Korean Lotus Lantern Workshop, Friday December 10
Learn how to make a paper lotus lantern, with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project...