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Dungeons and Dragons
Hello Adventurer we need your help! Join us as we go on epic adventures and face deadly foes in the epic fantasy world of Dungeons and Dragons. All skill levels welcome. @ 2:30 in…
Find out more »June A.R.T. Gallery Submission Deadline
Calling all artists 18 and up! Submissions for our May 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 »Microsoft Publisher
Find out how fun it is to make fliers, cards, Invitations, bookmarks, brochures and more with this creative program.
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
Find out more »Paper Marbling
Make a unique colorful piece of swirling art with shaving cream, food coloring and toothpicks. Find out how at 2:30 in the meeting room.
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 »Steam Games
Join us at 2:30 in the computer lab to play multiplayer games downloaded from the Steam database. Let us know a game that you love and it could be the next game we play.…
Find out more »Ceramic Tile Sharpie Craft
Using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol create a work of art on a ceramic tile! Join us May 23, 2018 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library. Event is…
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Teen Book Group
Meet to read and discuss a variety of books with fellow book lovers. Join us 2:30 in the Meeting room.
Find out more »Art Works: Stippling porcelain Craft
Join us at Main in our quiet room to create a one-of-a kind mug or plate using the stippling technique! 18+ $5 registration fee required at time of sign up. Registration opens May 1st.…
Find out more »Game and Craft (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. Feel free to bring your…
Find out more »Minecraft YA
Journey through adventure mods, compete against friends in PVP matches or stretch your mind in building competitions! @2:30 in the IT Lab.
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
Find out more »Rocket Balloon Races
Make a simple balloon rocket and race it across the room. Compete against your friends and see whose got the fastest rocket at 2:30 in the meeting room.
Find out more »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line.
Find out more »Steam Games
Join us at 2:30 in the computer lab to play multiplayer games downloaded from the Steam database. Let us know a game that you love and it could be the next game we play.…
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Wii Games and Craft
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. Feel free to bring your…
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 »Microsoft Word
Create documents and learn to use the basic features of this popular word processing program
Find out more »Windows 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »Adult Summer Reading
Calling all adults 18+! We all know that Libraries Rock so celebrate with us this Summer by reaching and surpassing your reading goals! Sign up now through July for your chance to win amazing…
Find out more »Fiction Book Group
Join us the first Friday of every month in the Quiet Room at our Main Branch for a book group for adults who love to read fiction! 18+ For more information or to request…
Find out more »Microsoft Word
Create documents and learn to use the basic features of this popular word processing program
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
Find out more »Wand Making (YA)
Make a little piece of magic to take home with you. These wood and glue wands are easy to make and fun to customize. Join us at 3:00 in the Meeting Room. No registration…
Find out more »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line.
Find out more »River City Writers
Are you a writer looking for a community of your own? Look no further! Join the River Valley Writers in our Meeting Room at our Main Branch the first Tuesday of every month to…
Find out more »Game Time! (YA)
Join us in the Computer lab every Wednesday at 2:00 to play some awesome games like Fortnite, Team Fortress 2 and Dungeons and Dragons. No registration required.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Job and Resume
Polish your resume or create a new one using Microsoft Word. Learn how to search and apply for jobs on line
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
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 »Jukebox Craft
What's a jukebox? Join us and see! We'll make one, listen to music and more! Event to be in Copley Room at main location. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register.…
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 »Game Time! (YA)
Join us in the Computer lab every Wednesday at 2:00 to play some awesome games like Fortnite, Team Fortress 2 and Dungeons and Dragons. No registration required.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Slime Making (YA)
Who doesn’t love slime? Come and make a variety of different kinds of slime with us at 1:00 in the Meeting room.
Find out more »Karaoke Night
Rock out at the library in honor of the Summer Reading 2018 theme: Libraries Rock. Enjoy karaoke and complementary refreshments in our meeting room and remember… for those about to rock, we salute you!
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 »PowerPoint
Learn how easy it is to create a slideshow that looks professional for your presentation
Find out more »Make Your Own Boom Box
All you need is a shoe box and your imagination to make your very own boom box! Join us as we create some on June 18, 2018 at 4:30 pm. The program is in…
Find out more »Inspirational Book Group
Join us in the Quiet Room at our Main branch for a book group designed for adults who love inspirational titles. For more information call 740-354-5688. 18+ June’s Selection: If I Live by Terri…
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
Find out more »Dream Catcher craft (YA)
Have sweet dreams by making a dream catcher. We make it super simple so you can focus on doing the decorating. Join us at 3:00 in the Meeting Room. No registration required.
Find out more »Excel
Lean how to work with spreadsheets to easily design budgets, spreadsheets and schedules.
Find out more »A.R.T. Gallery Submission Deadline
Calling all artists 17 and under! Submissions for our July 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 »Game Time! (YA)
Join us in the Computer lab every Wednesday at 2:00 to play some awesome games like Fortnite, Team Fortress 2 and Dungeons and Dragons. No registration required.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
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 »Windows 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »Poetry Slam and Trivia Night
Join us in our Meeting room to enjoy a night of poetry. Share your favorite poem or your original poetry or just enjoy what others have to share! Guess the poem/poet in our Poetry…
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary
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 »Game Time! (YA)
Join us in the Computer lab every Wednesday at 2:00 to play some awesome games like Fortnite, Team Fortress 2 and Dungeons and Dragons. No registration required.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Guitar Pick Jewelry (YA)
Make a rocking necklace or stylish bracelet out of guitar picks and other supplies at 1:00 in the Meeting Room. No registration required.
Find out more »Afternoon of Oils
Join us in Main’s Meeting Room as we create a Van Gogh inspired, serene beach scene. Register at the Reference Desk, $10 fee due at time of registration. All materials are included in the…
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 »Devices
Bring your own device and learn to use it, or explore what device is right for you before you buy.
Find out more »Adult Summer Reading
Calling all adults 18+! We all know that Libraries Rock so celebrate with us this Summer by reaching and surpassing your reading goals! Sign up now through July for your chance to win amazing…
Find out more »Musical Notes
Join us to make a musical note wall art for your room or to give as a gift. Event to be held in the Copley Room at the main location. Please call (740) 354-5304…
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 »Create Your Own Sunglasses
Want to add some sparkle and color to your plain sunglasses? Then come join us on July 18, 2018 at 4:30 in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library Location. We'll be providing…
Find out more »Locker Bulletin Board
Get ready to go back to school with this locker craft. Please call (740) 354-5304 or visit Local History to register. Event held in the Copley Room at main location. Ages 8-12.
Find out more »Buggles Craft
What's cute, tiny, and cuddly? Buggles! Join us as we make our own buggles complete with a home for your tiny creations. Event is on August 15, 2018 at 4:30 pm in the Copley…
Find out more »Button Art
Come join us as we use buttons to create works of art! Event is on September 12, 2018 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library location. Program is free…
Find out more »Paper Plate Halloween Silhouette
Want to create a haunting art piece to hang up just in time for Halloween? Then come join us on October 17, 2018 at :4:30 pm as we create Paper Plate Halloween Silhouettes! Program…
Find out more »Tissue Paper Fall Tree
Using tissue paper and paper plates, create a fall tree! Join us November 14, 2018 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room, Main Library location. Event is free and for ages 8-12. To…
Find out more »Cardboard Cup Holder Snowflake
Ever wondered if those drive thru cardboard cup holders could be used for anything besides holding your drinks? Wonder no more and create your very own snowflake from one. The craft will be on…
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