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Minecraft
Join us for an hour of Minecraft group play including custom modes and challenges
Find out more »Suicide Prevention Awareness
Please join us as we welcome a representative of the Alcohol, Drug addiction And Mental Health Services who will be discussing Suicide Prevention Awareness in honor of National Suicide Awareness Month.Talk will be held…
Find out more »Crime Time: Opening an investigation with Officer Dawes
Fan of police procedural mystery? Join us as a local law officer discusses investigative procedure. This month's theme: Beginning an investigation. What are the first moves detectives make in solving a mystery?
Find out more »Microsoft Powerpoint
Learn how easy it is to create a slideshow that looks professional for your presentation.
Find out more »Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Make a pin or necklace with an arrow head or polished stone wrapped in wire. Join us at 2:30 in the meeting room. No registration required.
Find out more »Afternoon of Oils
Join us for an afternoon of oil painting a white pumpkin with autumn accents. Registration begins October 1st, limited spots available. Fee required day of sign up.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »STEAM Gaming
Come play online computer games at the library.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Teen Book Group (YA)
Join us at 2:30 in the Quiet Room to discuss your favorite YA authors/titles with your fellow readers. Recommend your favorites and build your ever-growing to-read list. No registration required.
Find out more »Art Works
Project: Autumn Wreathe Celebrate Fall! Decorate your door with a unique paper wreathe made from recycled book pages. $3 fee due at time of registration. For more information please contact the Reference Desk at…
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy.
Find out more »Game Day (YA)
Kick the weekend off with some fun. Come and dash your way to the finish line in Mario kart or bash your way to victory in Super Smash Bros. Got another cool game you…
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office,Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audio books, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Minecraft
Join us for an hour of Minecraft group play including custom modes and challenges.
Find out more »Excel
Lean how to work with spreadsheets to easily design budgets, spreadsheets and schedules
Find out more »Word
Create documents and learn to use the basic features of this popular word processing program
Find out more »Wand Making (YA)
Join us as we show you how to make realistic looking wands with simple craft supplies. Bring out the Harry Potter fan in you. Event is at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Classic Movie Matinee with Sam McKibbin
Join us for Classic Movie Matinees hosted by WNXT’s Sam McKibbin! First Wednesday of Every Month at 2:00 pm in the Meeting Room at the Main Branch. Light Refreshments, Prizes, and Fun! Program is…
Find out more »Steam
Games played on Steam Gaming Data Base
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions
Find out more »Job and Resume
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »Short Story (YA)
Not all great stories have to be hundreds of pages long. Join us as we read and talk about some amazing stories that take only minutes to get through! Join us at 2:30 in…
Find out more »Fall Festival of Books
The Porstmouth Public Library invites you to our Festival of Reading! Staff will offer several different titles/genres for Autumn days along with local cider and homemade refreshments! Please contact the Reference Desk at 740-354-5688…
Find out more »Window 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office, Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audiobooks, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Games and Crafts (YA)
Kick the weekend off with some fun. Come and dash your way to the finish line in Mario kart or bash your way to victory in Super Smash Bros. Gaming not your thing? Come…
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy
Find out more »Publisher
Find out how fun it is to make fliers, cards, invitations, bookmarks, brochures and more with this creative program
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving (YA)
Show off your carving skills by making a creepy jack o lantern or a goofy face. Join us at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Steam
Games played on Steam Gaming Data Base
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions
Find out more »Science in Action (YA)
Hey science lovers come and check out some cool science demos and do hands on experiments at 2:30 in the Meeting room.
Find out more »Fantasy Jar
Capture a fantastical creature in a jar to keep for yourself! Join us on October 12, 2017 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library Location. By using a mason…
Find out more »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy.
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office, Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audiobooks, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Games and Crafts (YA)
Kick the weekend off with some fun. Come and dash your way to the finish line in Mario kart or bash your way to victory in Super Smash Bros. Gaming not your thing? Come…
Find out more »Minecraft
Join us for an hour of Minecraft group play including custom modes and challenges.
Find out more »Windows 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »Excel
Lean how to work with spreadsheets to easily design budgets, spreadsheets and schedule
Find out more »String Dolls (YA)
Make a string doll of your favorite character or even of yourself and turn it into a cool keychain. Program will be at 2:30 in the meeting room.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Steam
Games played on Steam Gaming Data Base
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions
Find out more »Page to Stage (YA)
Join us at 2:30 in the Meeting Room to get a little act-ive. We’ll be playing fun theater games aimed to prepare you for the stage, offering information on local theater groups for you to get…
Find out more »A.R.T. Gallery Submission Deadline: Children’s Art
Calling all artists 17 and under! Submissions for our November show are due today. Please fill out a submission form which can be found at our Main library or on our website. Artists can…
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office, Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audiobooks, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Games and Crafts (YA)
Kick the weekend off with some fun. Come and dash your way to the finish line in Mario kart or bash your way to victory in Super Smash Bros. Gaming not your thing? Come…
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Selected Title: No One is Coming to Save us by Stephanie Powell Watts : A tale inspired by "The Great Gatsby" is set in the contemporary South and follows the difficulties endured by an…
Find out more »Warm up America Knitting and Crochet
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Minecraft
Join us for an hour of Minecraft group play including custom modes and challenges.
Find out more »PowerPoint
Learn how easy it is to create a slideshow that looks professional for your presentation.
Find out more »Inspirational Book Group
Inspirational Book Group @ 12 pm in Quiet Room at Main Selected Title: A Time to Stand by Robert Whitlow: In a small Georgia town where racial tensions run high and lives are at…
Find out more »Photo Editing
Bring your own digital photos, or follow along and practice, using a free online tool to resize and crop pictures, change colors and other amazing effects.
Find out more »Dragon Eye Necklaces (YA)
Come and create a unique piece of jewelry using a simple painting technique. Make one at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Halloween Spooktacular
Who says adults can't celebrate Halloween? Join us on the main floor at the Portsmouth Public Library on Friday, October 24th for haunting music, startling stories, and spooky trivia. We will be offering refreshments…
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Steam
Games played on Steam Gaming Data Base
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions
Find out more »Teen Book Group (YA)
Meet to read and discuss a variety of books with fellow book lovers! Join us 2:30 in the quiet room.
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office, Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audiobooks, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Games and Crafts (YA)
Kick the weekend off with some fun. Come and dash your way to the finish line in Mario kart or bash your way to victory in Super Smash Bros. Gaming not your thing? Come…
Find out more »Local Author Showcase
Come meet local authors from the tri-state area and purchase their books to have autographed. There will be authors of all genres and all ages are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Minecraft
Join us for an hour of Minecraft group play including custom modes and challenges.
Find out more »Glow Goo (YA)
Make a slimy bouncy ball of goo that glows in the dark. Who doesn’t love slime? Program is at 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Classic Movie Matinee with Sam McKibbin
Join us for Classic Movie Matinees hosted by WNXT’s Sam McKibbin! First Wednesday of Every Month at 2:00 pm in the Meeting Room at the Main Branch. Light Refreshments, Prizes, and Fun! Program is…
Find out more »Steam
Games played on Steam Gaming Data Base
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions
Find out more »One on One Tutorial
Haven’t found what you need in our other classes? Ask about scheduling personal assistance with any basic computer skill; for example, Microsoft Office, Email, Facebook, Resumes, downloading audiobooks, or even setting up your own…
Find out more »Comic Book Cardboard Letters
Using cardboard letters and comics, make a unique decoration. Event is on November 9, 2017 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room, Main Library Location. Event is free and for ages 8-12. Register…
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Warm up America Knitting and Crochet
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Knitting & Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Classic Movie Matinee with Sam McKibbin
Join us for Classic Movie Matinees hosted by WNXT’s Sam McKibbin! First Wednesday of Every Month at 2:00 pm in the Meeting Room at the Main Branch. Light Refreshments, Prizes, and Fun! Program is…
Find out more »Knitting & Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Knitting and Crochet Group
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Comic Book Christmas Bulb
Make your own unique Christmas ornament using your favorite comics! Join us December 13, 2017 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room, Main Library Location. Event is free and for ages 8-12. Please…
Find out more »Warm Up America
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
Find out more »Warm up America Knitting and Crochet
All meetings held in Portsmouth Public Library’s Meeting Room on the Ground Floor. For more information, please contact Robin Storey at (740) 357-7591.
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