Local History Talk: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from Sails to Atoms, Tuesday September 27
September 27, 2022Joseph Gluckert discusses the role and achievements of the Shipyard in times of war and peace.
CITYWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEE HOSTS WARD 3 FORUM – SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
September 27, 2022On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Citywide Neighborhood Committee hosts a panel of Portsmouth city officials to discuss projects and issues specific to the Ward 3 neighborhood. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M, in-person at the Senior Activity Center located at 125 Cottage Street in Room 1 (first room on the right). The meeting is open to residents of Ward 3 as well as to the public at large.
The Ward 3 Forum is part of a series of “Neighborhood Outreach Forums” hosted by the Citywide Neighborhood Committee. Additional Ward Forums are being planned.
We Craft! Friday September 23, 5 - 6:30 PM
September 23, 2022Join library staff in the garden or under the tent for an outdoor crafting meetup. All levels welcome - no registration necessary.
Resources for Death & Grief
September 15, 2022Have you read our new Death Zine? View online or pick up a copy in the library!
This page offers resources, references, and many ways to go deeper on topics around death and grief.
Classical Guitar Concert: Mitch Shuldman, Sunday September 11
September 11, 2022Classical guitarist Mitch Shuldman returns for a free outdoor concert, as part of our Guitar Sunday series in partnership with PMAC. Don't miss! No registration required.
Sunday Yoga continues through October 9
September 11, 2022Our popular free weekly yoga class for adults, with Sage Clarke, continues this fall! No registration necessary.
9/11 Ceremony - 2022
September 8, 2022Twenty-one years after terror attacks on America destroyed the towers of the World Trade Center and surrounding area in New York City; heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington DC; and caused the destruction of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA, we will again pause and remember the world-changing events of September 11, 2001.
Film Screening! Downton Abbey: A New Era, Thursday September 8
September 8, 2022The beloved cast goes on a grand journey to the south of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.
Drop-In Device Help, First and Third Tuesdays
September 6, 2022Get one-on-one help with your device, including phones, tablets, and computers. All questions welcome! No registration or appointment necessary — we will help on a first come first serve basis.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident
September 5, 2022On Saturday, September 3rd, at approximately 10:19 P.M. Portsmouth Police Officers responded to an accident involving a motorcycle and motor vehicle on Lang Road near Longmeadow Road. The operator of the motorcycle was injured and in need of medical attention. The Portsmouth Fire Department arrived on scene and transported the operator of the motorcycle to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital Emergency Room. Later that evening the motorcycle operator was pronounced dead due to the injuries. He was identified as Jack Tizzard, age 22, from Kensington, N.H.