News & Announcements

Wrong about everything: Images of Portsmouth’s North End on the brink of destruction 
Exhibit: August 1st –  August 31st
Artist presentation and reception: Saturday August 12 at 2 PM

2023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 106 minutes.

Join National Book Award finalist and author/illustrator of over FORTY books for children and teens, Jarrett J. Krosoczka for a special library visit!  Mr. Krosoczka will talk about how he creates comics, provide some cartooning tips and do some live drawing! He will also take questions and sign books for those in attendance! Mr.

Seaside Escapes: The Art & Architecture of the New England Coast

Wrong about everything: Images of Portsmouth’s North End on the brink of destruction 
Exhibit: August 1st –  August 31st
Artist presentation and reception: Saturday August 12 at 2 PM

We are pleased to announce that the library building will reopen to the public at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 18 and will continue to be open at normal hours.

The Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth NH 400, the Friends of the South End, and the Citywide Neighborhood Committee are collaborating on a Historic House Plaque Program for 2023! 

With the Tall Ships in port this month, you won’t want to miss this presentation and performance by Carol Busby featuring 5 historical women pirates from both near and far!

Back by popular demand!