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Makerspace Saturday
Join us for a day of icy fun and Learn what happens when ice meets common household ingredients. All participants will start with their own frozen orb to experiment on until it melts away! While you’re here you can also make a snowflake suncatcher As always, Makerspace is a day…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Teen Craft: Winter Terrarium
Join us to create a fun winter themed terrarium to take home to keep. This FREE program is for ages 13+.
Find out more »Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Manga Club
Talk about your favorite series, make a craft, try a snack or drink, win a volume of manga and more. You never know what the club has in store! This FREE program is for ages 13-18 and runs from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Harry Potter Yule Ball
Join us for a magical evening as we turn the library into Hogwarts Castle! There will be crafts, refreshments, music and more. Registration is required and this Free event is open to all ages.
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 5:30 – 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Teen Crafting: Holiday Ornaments
Join us in the meeting room to make ornaments right before the holidays! This FREE program is for ages 13+.
Find out more »Cookbook Club
Bring a dish that matches this month’s theme or come as you are. Taste test some food and enjoy talking about food with other foodies! This FREE event is for ages 18+.
Find out more »Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Ugly Sweater & PJ Party
Wear your Ugly sweaters (or pajamas) and join us in Youth Services at our Portsmouth location, where you will decorate your very own miniature "Ugly Sweater"!
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons
Go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the 5th edition of this popular role-playing game. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Join the fun from 2:30 – 4:30 in the Meeting Room. Ages 18+.
Find out more »Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Computer and VR Gaming
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Block Snowmen
Ho ho ho! Join us at the main library to make your own snowman for the winter season! The event will be Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Copley Room at the main library location. Ages 8-108. Space is limited! Please register in Local History or call…
Find out more »Free Day Friday
Come play games with friends on our gaming laptops, Nintendo Switch or try out one of our Oculus Quest systems. You can even bring your own system to play. This free program is from 2:30-4:00 in the Meeting room for ages 13-18.
Find out more »Breakfast Club
Rise and shine with a trip to the Portsmouth Library on the last Saturday of December. This is a laid back program where kids can play and socialize over a light breakfast while we show popular cartoons and kids movies.
Find out more »“Noon Year’s” Fun!
Join youth Service’s for a kid’s style new year’s celebration! We will do a mini marching band parade inside the library that leads to a balloon drop!
Find out more »Macramé with Megan- Bracelets
Come make your own Macramé Bracelet with Megan. This event will be Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department at 740-354-5304 to register.
Find out more »Macramé with Megan- Valentine’s Hearts
Come make your own Macramé Heart before Valentine's Day with Megan. This event will be Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department at…
Find out more »Macramé with Megan- Macramé Feathers
Come make your own Macramé Feather with Megan. This event will be Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department at 740-354-5304 to register.
Find out more »Macramé with Megan- Macramé Rainbows
Come make your own Macramé Rainbow with Megan. This event will be Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the Copley Meeting Room at the main library location and is for adults, but others ages are welcome. Space is limited! Call the Local History Department at 740-354-5304 to register.
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