Harriet
2019. PG-13. 125 minutes.

From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told.

Refreshments will be served. Subtitles are shown whenever possible. This is a free event open to the public. 

Registration is not required. Just drop into the Levenson Community Room!

      “When loyal hearts are crossed by none, true love will join them both in one; For I do think where hearts agree, there can no strife nor malice be.” - February 14, 1826 Excerpt from a Puzzle Purse made by an American gentleman; Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

Since the pandemic, experts pointed to the bold action President Franklin D. Roosevelt took during the Great Depression as an example of the scale and scope the pandemic response should achieve. The New Deal put millions of desperate Americans to work, created massive job programs, and established a safety net for the unemployed and elderly. However, these programs did not benefit everyone who needed help. Black people, Hispanics, and women were disproportionately excluded from access.

The Seacoast Camera Club's Annual Photography Exhibition will be on display for public viewing in the Levenson Room of the Portsmouth Public Library from Monday January 30 through Saturday March 2. The images are the work of members of the Seacoast Camera Club, based in Portsmouth, NH.

A reception will be held Tuesday February 13, 5 – 8 PM in the Levenson Room. The public is invited to meet the artists, learn more about the club, and enjoy their work. Photographer Greg Kretschmar will speak at the reception, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Don't miss Astrology 201, it's for anyone who has attended Astrology 101 with Kate Sheridan in the past or for anyone who already has basic astrology skills. If you are familiar with the twelve zodiac signs, the four elements, three modalities, and ten traditional planets, then you are ready for Astrology 201!

How now, players? Tis a new year, and a new season of Shakespearean discussion group! Come! Join us, in person, or on Zoom, on the last Tuesday of the month when the bell tolls four to discuss the witty and wily comedy that is Measure for Measure. Fear you not of your knowledge of Shakespeare’s works, for we encourage fellows of all ages, areas of interest and expertise to attend!

On Tuesday, January 30th at 4PM we will discuss Measure for Measure in the Hilton Garden Inn Room of the library as well as over Zoom.

Hygge for You-gge

Drop in anytime after 10:30!

hygge  /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/

noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."

When it's colder and darker out, all plenty of us want to do is curl up with a good book or soothing activity and get cozy. Why fight it? Take a break from your stresses and drop in for some hygge at the library!