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Cooking Club

Each month, members choose a theme and cook a dish related to it to share at a library pot luck. We discuss techniques, cultures, and more....

Friday Meet and Play

Join us for a dedicated play time at the library. We will bring out new or stored toys, coffee for parents, and enjoy the day at the library...

Homeschool Days: History Through Art

Our September Homeschool Lesson: History Through Art Register for the Homeschool History Program! Lesson Themes: September: Histor...

Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

From Loyalist to Liberty Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm First and third Fridays of the month This 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmo...

New Hampshire Wildcats Football vs. Harvard Crimson Football

Family Day: Alien Artifacts

Tour the Betty & Barney Exhibition and then Make Your Own Artifact to Take Home! Bring your young alien enthusiasts for a guided look a...

Park Hours: 10:30am-7pm

How to Research Your Historic Property

Get started on your historic plaque journey RSVP to the Portsmouth Plaques Program Library Event Portsmouth Historic Plaque Progra...

Park Hours: 10:30am-7pm

Leftover Craft Day

Come use up the leftover supplies from the libraries stash. We will have old crafts and general supplies to use for whatever crafting creati...

Gay Old Times LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

Gay Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted...

Monday Storytime with Miss Beth

Join us each Monday for our Tiny Tot story time. Offered Mondays, tiny tot story time is design for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Each...

Community Fundraiser: OTTO's

Come enjoy great pizza and make a difference in your community--one bite at a time! View Otto's Menu Monday, September 21,...

Tuesday Craft and Storytime with Miss Jen

Join us each Tuesday for a story and craft. This group is designed for children between the ages of 4 and 9 years old with simple seasonal c...

Tween Activity Night

Tweens aged 9-13 can participate in challenges, activities, crafts, and games during our activity nights. Space is limited. Call 603-432-7...

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Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour

Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour Twice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month Stretch your legs on our longest...

Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series The Politicization of Shoes at Portsmouth Historical

Revolutionary Portsmouth Joint Lecture Series: The Politicization of Shoes: Purchasing Patriotism During the Revolutionary Era, 1760s-1...