Film Screening: Groundhog Day (on Groundhog Day!), Thursday February 2
February 2, 2023Don't miss the classic movie, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray on Thursday February 2 at 6:30 PM!
Local History: Indigenous Stories — An Unbroken Circle: Indigenous Communities and the Seacoast, Tuesday January 31
January 31, 2023As we celebrate Portsmouth's 400th Anniversary, we ask what histories and experiences have been ignored or systematically erased. Local Indigenous leaders will share their peoples' history & discuss current projects. Join us for this kick-off event of our Indigenous Stories series!
Speculative Fiction Book Club: All Systems Red, Tuesday January 31
January 31, 2023The Portsmouth Public Library Speculative Fiction Book Club will meet on the final Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. Spec Fic is a genre that encompasses fantasy, science fiction, horror, and everything in between. Speculative fiction asks, what if? Join us online in January to discuss All Systems Red by Martha Wells!
Shakespeare Discussion Group: As You Like It, Tuesday January 31
January 31, 2023How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
Exhibit Reception: Seacoast Camera Club, January 30 - March 2
January 29, 2023You won't want to miss the annual Seacoast Camera Club exhibit in the Levenson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library! This exhibit features the works of local photographers who capture the beauty of Portsmouth in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the City of Portsmouth and runs from January 30 to March 2.
Film Screening: Emma, Thursday January 26
January 26, 2023Join us for Emma!
We show recent films as well as films that you might have missed in the theatres. All films will feature subtitles where possible. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
Creative Writing Group, Wednesday January 25
January 25, 2023The Portsmouth Public Library hosts a Creative Writing Group that meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom two Wednesdays a month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Meditation, Wednesday January 25
January 25, 2023Join us at the library or online for our weekly meditation program. Meditation is held every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1 PM.
A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects 2023 Speaker Series-Introducing 400+Years of Portsmouth History with the Editorial Advisors, Tuesday January 24
January 24, 2023Winter Speaker Series
Portsmouth Public Library is thrilled to have collaborated on a new book in honor of Portsmouth's 400th anniversary:
Non Fiction Book Club: Owls of the Eastern Ice, Monday January 23
January 23, 2023The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 PM. All are welcome. Whenever possible, copies of each month's title will be available for checkout with a library card. No registration is required.