Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Tuesday September 19
September 1, 2023Have you ever gazed over the river and wondered about the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard? Do you have relatives who may have worked there, or served on a submarine stationed there for repairs? Have you ever been curious about the naval prison?
Art Exhibit: Reception & Presentation - The Windows of Portsmouth, Sunday September 17
September 1, 2023Reception & Presentation with Elissa Von Letkemann
Windows of Portsmouth, Hand Drawn Digital Illustrations:
A Selection from her ongoing series of hand drawn digital illustrations of windows in and around Portsmouth
Special Story Time with David McPhail, Saturday September 16
September 1, 2023We are pleased to announce a SPECIAL GUEST coming this month – author and illustrator David McPhail will be at the library reading from his latest book, Truffle and doing some live drawing as well as answering questions! Mr.
Film Screening: Asteroid City, Thursday September 14
September 1, 2023Asteroid City
2023. Rated PG-13. Runtime 105 minutes
Guitar Sundays featuring Colin Davin at PMAC, Sunday September 10
September 1, 2023Guitar 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.
Drawing Connections, Sunday September 10 - Saturday September 16
September 1, 2023This 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!
Exhibit: Windows of Portsmouth, Hand Drawn Digital Illustrations, September 7 - October 7
September 1, 2023Exhibit: 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
PPL at the Farmer's Market, Saturday September 16
September 1, 2023Join 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!
City of Portsmouth Arts & Nonprofits Committee Launches Community Survey to Inform Cultural Plan
August 29, 2023Earlier this year the Portsmouth Arts and Nonprofits Committee formed a subcommittee tasked with creating a new Cultural Plan for the City. The subcommittee has just launched a community-wide survey to collect feedback from residents, businesses, and arts/culture/historic site audiences.
July Holiday Hours: July 3 Open 9-5, July 4 Closed
August 28, 2023Wednesday, July 3: Open 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday, July 4: CLOSED
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