"Too Human" performs this Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 2pm

Come enjoy a performance by "Too Human" this Sunday at 2pm in the Levenson Room. With vocals, guitar and percussion, Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno make "good music with a lot of heart." From Jazz and blues to pop and R&B, their fresh interpretation brings new life to classics from the American Songbook. Learn more...

"Handmade Nation" Portsmouth Premier, Sat. Dec.5th

Goodwill New England and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to a 2:00pm FREE SCREENING of the underground hit documentary on the rise of DIY art, craft & design. Stay after the screening and mix and mingle with Seacoast area artists & crafters. Browse a curated display of vintage and new art/craft/design books from the library collection. Coffee and cupcakes will be served. Learn more here...

Saturday "Crafternoons" for Elementary School Students

Elementary school students are encouraged to attend the following Saturday afternoon crafts activities from 1:00-3:00pm.

• Nov. 7: Leaf Collages, Leaf Wreaths
• Nov. 21: Pilgrim Hats, Hand Turkeys
• Dec. 5 : Shaving Cream Art
• Dec. 19: Ornaments and Cards

Have questions? Call 603-766-1740.

November "Crafternoons" for Middle School Students

Middle school students are encouraged to attend the following Wednesday afternoon crafts activities from 2:15-3:00pm.

• Nov. 4: Dream Catchers
• Nov. 11: LIBRARY CLOSED
• Nov. 18: Corn Husk People
• Nov. 25: God’s Eye

Have questions? Call 603-766-1740.

November Computer Classes at the Library

The library continues offering free computer classes in November.

• Computer Basics
• Internet
• Email
• Microsoft Word, parts 1 & 2
• Microsoft Excel (New this month)
• Facebook for Adults

Call 766-1720 to preregister for a class, or click here to learn more and to browse the class schedule.

Follow the library on Twitter, @portsmouthlibnh

Are you on Twitter? Would you like to get timely updates on library events and services? Then follow the library's Twitter feed at @portsmouthlibnh. Then send us message letting us know.

Fall Flicks - Thursday nights

Our Thursday night fall movie series starts up again on September 24th. All movies begin at 7PM in the Levenson Room. Click here to learn more.

Sep. 24th: Trouble the Water Oct. 8th: I Love You Man Oct. 22nd: Doubt

Nov. 12th: Frozen River Dec. 10th: Star Trek

Search the Catalog for NY Times Bestsellers!

Searching the library catalog for current New York Times Bestsellers is just a click away.

• Fiction Bestsellers
• Nonfiction Bestsellers

Announcing the Arrival of MP3 Audiobooks!

A selection of titles can now be downloaded to a Macintosh computer and played on any MP3 player, including iPods. WMA Audiobooks can still be downloaded to a PC and played on WMA-compatible players, so all the same Audiobooks you have come to know and love (WMA format) are still available.

Click here to view a presentation about how to get started using OverDrive if you own a Macintosh computer.

At the Library:

• You can borrow
  • Books and Magazines
  • Books on CD & Tape
  • Films on DVD & VHS
• Story Times & Children's Programs
• Full Staff of Library Workers ready to help in your
  search for information
• Downloadable Audio Books

*The above external web sites are not related to the official City Of Portsmouth Web Site