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*Rescheduled* 101 Objects Speaker Series & Meaningful Conversations Celebrate Black History Month, Tuesday March 7

Rescheduled until Tuesday, March 7 due to snow

In commemoration of Black History Month, the “A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects” Speaker Series will partner with the Portsmouth Meaningful Conversations group for a unique opportunity to discuss the history of Portsmouth as it relates to Black History.

101 Objects essayists Joanna Kelley and Barbara Ward will join members of the Portsmouth Meaningful Conversations group, which seeks to create a space for deeper conversation, connection, reflection, and action.

 

 

 

Nonfiction Book Club: In the Dream House, Monday February 27

The library's Nonfiction Book Club meets the third Monday 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 required.

This club will be held in hybrid format. Come in person at the library, or attend online! Click this link to connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC

Black Heritage Trail of NH Tea Talks — Shades of Black: Connected by Color, Culture, & Community, Sunday February 26

Black folk in predominantly white environments have often found it “exhausting” to continually describe for others the negative impact of racism on them. They also have felt it a burden to serve in the position of “teacher” representing the wider Black community, instead of being viewed as individuals with their own unique stories and needs.

For this panel, Black Americans from diverse backgrounds will share their stories on what it means to live in and love their own skin.

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The Planner Society- Cozy and Connected: Letter Writing & Envelope Decorating, Tuesday February 15

In the dark winter months we want to help you stay cozy and connected with a free online program to help you learn how to level up your correspondence with tips on letter writing and envelope decorating! Registration is required and we will have free art supplies to pick up the week before the event!