Energy Advisory & Sustainability Committees Host Community Conversation on Renewables on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
June 28, 2024Formed in 2022, the City of Portsmouth’s Energy Advisory Committee (PEAC) helps to assess renewable energy options for residents and businesses. PEAC successfully guided the City into an agreement with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) and facilitated the transition from Eversource as the default electricity supplier to Portsmouth Community Power (PCP). Portsmouth customers using PCP now have four electricity options with increasing proportions of renewable energy, from 24.3% to 100%.
PPL Socials: Friendship Speed Dating, Thursday August 1
June 28, 2024PPL is getting social and we hope you’ll join us! We know it can be hard to make friends when you’re an adult. We’ve got the perfect solution – a low stakes, fun way to talk to people and make connections. We’re talking about Friendship Speed Dating!
Shakespeare Discussion Group - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Tuesday July 30
June 28, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime 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!
Film Screening: The Goonies, Thursday July 25
June 28, 2024A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided. Subtitles are used when possible. All are welcome!
Outreach: Find us at Seacoast Science Center's Nature@Nite!, Friday July 19
June 28, 2024Join us for some free summer fun at Seacoast Science Center's Nature@Nite! Free admission, activities, and exhibits and displays! We will be there with activities and a story hour! Join us!
Genealogy Workshop: Using Derivative History Sources to Find Primary Sources, Thursday July 18
June 28, 2024Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!
Exhibit: Ikenobo, July 12-15
June 26, 2024Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
Ikenobo Demonstration, Friday July 12
June 26, 2024Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.
Film Screening: Muppet Treasure Island, Thursday July 11
June 26, 2024Muppet Treasure Island
1996. G. 99 Minutes.
The Muppets are back in action in this classic movie for all ages based on the novel, Treasure Island, written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Community Climate Conversation- Solar and Renewable Energy, Wednesday July 10
June 26, 2024Join Seacoast Climate Action Now/Portsmouth Climate Action and local experts to discuss issues facing the community. These monthly meetings encourage conversation among community members about sustainability, climate change and it's factors.