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Game Time (YA)
Come and build an amazing world in Minecraft or test your adventuring and storytelling skills in Dungeons and Dragons at 2:00 in the Computer Lab.
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 plain sunglasses that you can decorate however you want! Program is free and for ages 8-12. To register please visit the Local History Department or call 740- 354-5304.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Windows 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft.
Find out more »August A.R.T. Gallery Submission Deadline
Calling all artists 18 and up! Submissions for our August show are due today. Please fill out a submission form which can be found at our Main library or on our website. Artists can display up to 3 pieces of art per month. All submissions must be framed with a hook on the back so it is ready to hang. Your artwork will be previewed to make sure it is within library guidelines, and it must be left to hang in our gallery for the entire month. Any artist who would like to advertise their art as for sale must…
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 »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)
Come and build an amazing world in Minecraft or test your adventuring and storytelling skills in Dungeons and Dragons at 2:00 in the Computer Lab.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Art Works: Suncatcher Craft
Craft with your PPL! Join us at our Main branch in our quiet room to create a unique suncatcher using sea glass, wire, and wood. Registration is required. $5 fee due at time of registration. Registration opens July 1st.
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 »Galaxy Painted Rock Craft (YA)
Paint a simple but amazing galaxy scene on a rock at 3:00 in the Portsmouth Library Meeting Room
Find out more »Windows 10
Learn the ins and outs of the latest computer operating system from Microsoft
Find out more »Computer Basics
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
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 »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
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 »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
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 »River Valley Writers’ Group
Are you a writer looking for a community of your own? Look no further! Join the River Valley Writers to share your experiences and to create relationships with other local authors. Every first Tuesday of the month hosted by the Portsmouth Public Library in the Portsmouth library meeting room.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
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 »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 Meeting Room, Main Library location. Ages 8-12 and free. Please visit Local History or call 740-354-5304 to register.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
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 a copy of this month’s title, call 740-354-5688 August Selection: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan: When New Yorker Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and quality time with the man she hopes to marry. But Nick has failed to give his girlfriend a few key details. One, that his childhood home…
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 »September A.R.T. Gallery Submission Deadline
Calling all artists 18 and up! Submissions for our September show are due today. Please fill out a submission form which can be found at our Main library or on our website. Artists can display up to 3 pieces of art per month. All submissions must be framed with a hook on the back so it is ready to hang. Your artwork will be previewed to make sure it is within library guidelines, and it must be left to hang in our gallery for the entire month. Any artist who would like to advertise their art as for sale must…
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+ August Selection: The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck: Tenley Roth’s first book was a runaway bestseller. With pressure mounting from her publisher, Tenley is weighted with writer’s block. But when her estranged mother calls asking Tenley to help her through chemotherapy, she packs up for Florida where she meets handsome furniture designer Jonas Sullivan and discovers the story her heart’s been missing. A century earlier, another woman wrote at the same desk with…
Find out more »Computer Basic
Learn to use the mouse, keyboard, manage files, email and surf the web. No experience necessary.
Find out more »Computer Games
Compete in fun Steam games like Paladins and Brawlhala or play through awesome Minecraft worlds. Join us at 2:30 in the Computer lab.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Game and Crafts
Play Smash Bros or Mario Kart on our Wii or bring your own game! Not into gaming? We have fun crafts too!
Find out more »Afternoon of Oils
Join us in Main’s Meeting Room as we create an oil painting of a peaceful river scene. Register at the Reference Desk, $10 fee due at time of registration. All materials are included in the registration fee. Registration opens August 1st and will run through the day of the program or until all spots are reserved. 18+
Find out more »Game and Craft
Game and Craft – Play Smash Bros or Mario Kart on our Wii or bring your own game! Not into gaming? We have fun crafts too!
Find out more »Book Charms
Come and make a charm bracelet using your favorite books as charms. Join us at 2:00 on the Main Floor.
Find out more »Dungeons and Dragons
Join us as we go on epic adventures and battle deadly foes in the popular role playing game. All levels of experience welcome. Now’s the time to learn! Play 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 »Back to School Blowout
Kick off the school year with PPL. Come eat pizza, play games, and see what your library has to offer! At 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
Find out more »Computer Games
Compete in fun Steam games like Paladins and Brawlhala or play through awesome Minecraft worlds. Join us at 2:30 in the Computer lab.
Find out more »Tech Cafe
Discover the personal computer and internet, ask questions, and join in group discussions.
Find out more »Teen Book Group
Love to Read? Join other book lovers as we read and talk about popular YA books! In our first meeting of the year we will be discussing upcoming book selections. At 2:30 in the Meeting Room.
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 and Craft
Game and Craft – Play Smash Bros or Mario Kart on our Wii or bring your own game! Not into gaming? We have fun crafts too!
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 »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 and for ages 8-12. To register please visit Local History or call 740-354-5304.
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 will be held in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library Location. Event is free and for ages 8-12. To register please visit the Local History Department or call 740-354-5304.
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 register visit the Local History Department or call 730-354-5304.
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 December 19, 2018 at 4:30 pm in the Copley Meeting Room at the Main Library Location. Event is free and for ages 8-12. To register visit the Local history Department or call 740-354-5304.
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