Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

06/12/2026

It’s only been two weeks since we hosted a retirement party for our reading dog Chloe. We miss her! She enriched the lives of thousands of library visitors. Her legacy is carried on by our other beloved reading dog, Tillie. 💗

06/12/2026

Want to become a Family Child Care provider? Join us in our next Ask The Experts event to learn how straightforward the process can be. A panel of local professionals and representatives from NH Child Care Licensing will break down state and local requirements, guide you through the process, and answer your questions.
Tuesday, June 16
1 - 3 PM
Levenson Room, Portsmouth Public Library.
Find out more and register here: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/childcare

06/11/2026

Howdy crafters! We have a ✨special edition We Craft✨ TOMORROW June 12 (yes, the second Friday, not the third!)

Bring your current project and join us from 5-6:30 for a drop-in crafting circle. Come relax, have a big exhale after a long week, and enjoy our ac while hanging out with fellow crafters. And maybe check out our Summer Reading Kickoff Party in the field beside the library on your way in or out 😉

All crafts, all levels, all are welcome!

06/10/2026

We’re proud to host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Portsmouth Public Library, Levenson Room.

This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary.

Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment.

Free and open to the public! Find out more about our livestream event here: portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/ted26

@ensembleartsphilly

06/10/2026

✨ One day. 50+ libraries. 15+ TED Talks. One national conversation. ✨
Join us at Portsmouth Public Library (NH) for TED Democracy: Funding Futures — a livestream event bringing communities across the country together for a powerful day of ideas, inspiration, and conversation.
Explore the evolving story of democracy through thought-provoking TED Talks designed to spark curiosity, reflection, and meaningful dialogue.
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Portsmouth Public Library — Levenson Room
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🎟 Free & open to the public
(No registration required)
Link Here! https://www.visitphilly.com/features/ted-democracy-live/
Sessions:
• Foundations | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Friction | 2:00–3:30 PM
• Forging Ahead | 4:00–5:30 PM
Drop in for one session or spend the day exploring ideas worth sharing.
http://facebook.com/TED ❤️

05/22/2026

In other news, the library is CLOSED:

Saturday May 23
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25

We’ll see you Monday at 1 for this year’s Memorial Day parade! 💙

05/18/2026

Notice: tomorrow Junkins Avenue will be closed for part of the day for culvert repair. While you're detoured around, feel free to stop by the library :) Thanks to our Public Works department for keeping our roads and waterways safe!

On Tuesday, May 19, from 9 am to 4 pm, Junkins Avenue will be closed to through traffic for culvert repair.

Traffic will be detoured outbound to Parrott Avenue and inbound to Lincoln Avenue or the City Hall driveway.

A police detail will be in place to assist anyone wishing to reach the South Mill Pond parking lot.

Edit: Closure time changed.