Portsmouth Free Public Library

05/24/2026

Summer hours begin this week! Each year our summer hours run from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.

05/15/2026

Get ready for BIG trucks and BIG fun! 🚒🚜 Climb aboard, explore amazing vehicles, and enjoy live demos at this hands-on family favorite. Join us for an unforgettable morning and help support the library!

05/13/2026

Trying to figure out your summer travel plans? Travel guides from Lonely Planet are newly available from our Ezone! They are always available for checkout on your reading device. To celebrate our 250th celebration this year, many are domestic to help plan your road trips. Check them out here:
https://riezone.overdrive.com/collection/1799463?page=2&sortBy=listorder&collectionId=1799463

05/12/2026

Get creative with us at Family Drop-In Craft Night! Enjoy hands-on crafts with your family and connect with our friends from Communities for People to learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. Stop in, have fun, and create something meaningful together!

05/09/2026

Get ready for a morning of BIG trucks and BIG fun! Our exciting Touch-a-Truck Annual Fundraiser is back! Families are invited to climb aboard, explore, and get up close with an amazing lineup of vehicles, including fire trucks, police cruisers, construction vehicles, and more. A Quiet Hour from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM will offer a sensory-friendly experience with reduced noise. See you there!

05/08/2026

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTING! 💐
Drop in and create something special for mom! Kids (baby to 5th grade) can choose from a variety of fun crafts and make a heartfelt gift she’ll love. Supplies are limited, so come early and get crafty!

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Blast off into a galaxy of stories this May the 4th… where the Force is strong, and reading is our greatest power! 🚀📚

05/02/2026

The Rhode Island panel of the America's Tapestry project has generated a huge crowd, but it will be here until noon, so don't worry about the line to get in! Karen's talk is over, but she's here to answer any questions.

04/29/2026

Two Fiber Arts events back to back!

On Friday at 3:30, bring your own project and enjoy a social hour with fellow artists.

On Saturday, join Karen Katin from Stitchery to view the Rhode Island panel of the America's Tapestry project, with a brief talk starting about 10:30am. Karen will be available until noontime to explain the project and answer any questions!