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 Movie Night: The Descendants, Thurs. 5/24
Posted on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
 Get to the library early on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm for a free showing of The Descendants starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller. The movie, based on the book by Kaui Hart Hemmings, tells the story of Matt King, a middle-aged Hawaiian who learns that his recently deceased wife had been having an affair. Learn more here...
Sustainability Fair Art Exhibit, May 2012
Posted on Friday, May 4th, 2012
 You don't want to miss the beautiful Sustainability Fair Art Exhibit at the library featuring colorful creations made from recycled and found materials. The show is run in conjunction with the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair. The exhibit will be up through May. See photos from the exhibit here...
Take Advantage of OverDrive Advantage!
Posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
 Did you know the Portsmouth Public Library has bought additional downloadable ebooks and audiobooks that are only available to Portsmouth Public Library members? These items are referred to as Advantage titles.
To take advantage of these Advantage titles, be sure to sign in to your account as soon as you arrive at the NH Downloadable Audiobooks/eBooks website. More info is available here, but feel free to call us with questions, 603-427-1540.
Help with eReaders, Smartphones & Tablets
Posted on Fri, December 16th, 2011
How do I get that eBook I downloaded onto my Nook? How in the world do I silence my iPhone? Can I read an eBook on my iPad? Is there an App for that? Just call 766-1720 to schedule a 30 minute personal appointment on
- Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
- Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm
- Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am
and get your questions answered. Appointments can also be made for some Saturdays. Learn more about this great new service here...
Search the Catalog on Your Smartphone!
Posted on Thursday, January 27th, 2011
 You can now easily search the library's catalog on your smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, etc.)! You can even request and renew materials as well as access your account information. To get the mobile catalog directly, go here with your smartphone's browser. Or go to our mobile home page and click on the link for the library catalog. Have questions, call 766-1711 or send us an email. Learn more here...
Borrow a Kindle, Nook or Sony Reader!
Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2010
 Library patrons 18 years and older can borrow one of the library's eight ebook reading devices:
- 4 Amazon Kindles
- 2 Barnes & Nobles Nooks
- 2 Sony Readers "Touch Edition"
Learn more about this new service, including what books come preloaded on the devices and how long you can borrow each device. Or to put a request on one of the devices, or find out if they are available right now, click here.
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