Public computers and Internet access

• Free Wifi is available throughout the library, for use with personal laptops and devices. There is no password required, and wifi extends into the parking lot.
• On the second floor near the Reference Desk, there are 15 public computers which can be used with either a library card or a guest pass from the Reference Desk.

Portsmouth Public Library is committed to excellence in our programming. We aim to plan events at least three months in advance, and we give careful attention to balancing across many formats, topics and audiences. We work within the constraints of staff time, space, and budget, and therefore cannot say yes to every proposed program. We have a monthly Programming Committee which helps to make these decisions. 

If you wish to present a program at the Portsmouth Public Library, please fill out the form below.

Meeting Rooms

• Are intended for library programming, and for public gatherings of a civic, cultural, or educational nature.
• May be used by any Portsmouth cultural, civic, educational, or non-profit group or organization.
• Any group not based in Portsmouth requesting use of a meeting room must show substantial connection to the City through its stated mission, service area or membership.

Visit our Library Calendar to see all our upcoming programs!

What is interlibrary loan?

Interlibrary Loan is a service we offer to card holders of the Portsmouth Public Library. If there is an item (book, DVD, audiobook, etc.) that we don’t have in our collection, we can try to borrow it from another library in the state. Items can also be borrowed from NH college libraries (Dartmouth, UNH, etc.) Items published in the last 6 months cannot be borrowed via interlibrary loan.

Click here for our ILL request form

Or...

The library provides free online access to the New York Times and its International edition. All you need is an Internet connection and your library card! PPL cardholders can now enjoy 72 hours of free access!

The Portsmouth Public Library online catalog is where you can search for books, audiobooks, eBooks, and more across all of the City's libraries including the schools. Click the link below, or select "catalog" in the search bar above to start searching the catalog online.