Whether you’d like to contact your representatives, join a board, support or oppose a bill, learn more about our City Council, join a protest, or learn more why our state and city run the way they do – this is the zine for you. There are even activities and book lists for kids!

Our new Civics Zine is totally free, and available online or in print at the library. Happy reading!

Gohar began studying the guitar in her native Armenia at the age of five. She was the first prize winner in the Armenian National Music Contest “Amadeus” and was accepted into the prestigious group, “New Names,” for talented young musicians. She studied with Antigoni Goni at the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School. In 2001, Ms. Vardanyan studied with John Wunsch at the Interlochen Arts Academy and was awarded the Young Artist’s Certificate from Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Harold Randolph Prize in performance from the Peabody Conservatory.  Ms.

Join Seacoast Climate Action Now/Portsmouth Climate Action and local experts to discuss community issues. These monthly meetings encourage conversation among community members about sustainability, climate change and its factors. The conversation will begin with a presentation by experts to set the stage for a larger discussion among those in attendance.

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This page offers resources to go deeper on Civics and Citizenship. 

Stay tuned for our Civics & Citizenship zine, to be released in October 2024!

Doing your own research? Email us or call the Reference Desk at 603-766-1720 for assistance!

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The Planner Society is thrilled to kick off our return from summer break with “Planning a Personal Retreat Day” Workshop with Wende Whitus.

This workshop will give you a system for taking regular “Personal Retreat Days” to give yourself the gifts of deep rest, time to reflect on the past, and an opportunity to reorient towards a purposeful future. You’ll leave with a blueprint for creating your custom PRD as well as some journaling prompts and other tools for reflection and planning.

The Portsmouth Office of the City Clerk and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to register to vote or update your voter registration for the November 5, 2024 election, at the Portsmouth Public Library!

You may attend on Saturday September 28 from 11 AM until 12:30 PM. 

Voter Registration Requirements:

Bob Marley: One Love.
2024. PG-13. 107 Minutes.

Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. All are welcome!

Join Portsmouth Climate Action/Seacoast Climate Action, NH Healthy Climate, and CHICKs (Climate and Health Initiative for Caregivers and Kids) for a community conversation about climate change and its impact on children's health. This monthly discussion series was formed to discuss climate issues and solutions for our community.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), children, including adolescents under age 18, are often more vulnerable than the general population to the health impacts of climate change.