Asteroid City
2023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 105 minutes

In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations.

Films at the library are open to the public and FREE. All films will feature subtitles where possible.

Guitar Sundays are back! This month's performance features classical guitarist, Colin Davin at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Due to the Thunder Over NH Air Show, the September performance will begin at 6 PM.  

"Precision, musical intelligence and passion" are words that have been used to describe guitarist Colin Davin. He has been hailed as "the real thing; a player with a virtuoso's technique, a deeply expressive musicianship, and a probing imagination" (American Record Guide). 

This year, in celebration of National Arts in Education Week, we want to encourage folks of all ages to study, engage, and interact with the artwork we have right here in the library! It's never too early or too late to learn to appreciate a work of art. So, take up your drawing utensil of choice, grab a card, and explore the library! Take a closer look at Celia's portrait if you like, or venture into a part of the building you're less familiar with. Who knows what you'll find on display! Want a recommendation? Ask a librarian what their favorite piece of art in the library is.

Exhibit: Windows of Portsmouth, Hand Drawn Digital Illustrations

Selections from the ongoing series of hand drawn digital illustrations of windows in and around Portsmouth by local artist and designer, Elissa Von Letkemann

On view: September 7th - through October 7th in the Levenson Room

Artist Reception and talk: Sunday, September 17th, 2-4pm Levenson Room

Join us at the Portsmouth Farmer's Market this summer! We will be there under the City of Portsmouth tent on June 17, July 22, August 12, and September 16! 

Fill out our survey and enter to win prizes donated by local businesses!

Love & Bananas
2018.  Not Rated. 77 minutes.

A team of elephant rescuers embark on a mission to rescue a 70-year old captive Asian Elephant.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Elephant Advocate Robin Dite who volunteered in 2022 at Elephant Nature Park, the sanctuary featured in the film.