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Arrow image "Handmade Nation" shown Sat. Dec.5th
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009
Handmade Nation Portsmouth PremierGoodwill New England and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to a 2:00pm FREE SCREENING of the underground hit documentary on the rise of DIY art, craft & design. Stay after the screening and mix and mingle with Seacoast area artists & crafters. Browse a curated display of vintage and new art/craft/design books from the library collection. Coffee and cupcakes will be served. Learn more here...

Arrow image Maria Stewart "Words of Fire," Dec.9th, 7pm

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Maria W. StewartCome hear Storyteller Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti perform as Maria W. Stewart, a pioneer black abolitionist and a champion of women's rights. Ms. Stewart will give her famous speech delivered at the Franklin Hall, Boston, September 21, 1832 in which she speaks about rights for women and African Americans. The event will begin at 7pm in the Levenson Room and is co-sponsored by the library and the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Learn more...
Arrow image Library's Entry in the 2009 Festival of Trees
Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Festival of Trees 2009This past weekend, the library's contribution to the Portsmouth Garden Club's 18th Festival of Trees, held at the Urban Forestry Center, was proudly on display. We hope you enjoyed it. To see more photos, click here.
Arrow image "Crafternoons" for Elementary Schoolers
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Elementary School CrafternoonsElementary school students are encouraged to attend the following Saturday afternoon crafts activities from 1:00-3:00pm.
  • Nov. 7: Leaf Collages, Leaf Wreaths
  • Nov. 21: Pilgrim Hats, Hand Turkeys
  • Dec. 5 : Shaving Cream Art
  • Dec. 19: Ornaments and Cards
Have questions? Call 603-766-1740.
Arrow image Follow PPL on Twitter, @portsmouthlibnh
Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
TwitterAre you on Twitter? Would you like to get timely updates on library events and services? Then follow the library's Twitter feed at @portsmouthlibnh. Then send us message letting us know.
Arrow image Fall Flicks - Thursday Nights
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2009
Our Thursday night fall movie series starts up again on September 24th. All movies begin at 7PM in the Levenson Room. Click here to learn more.
Sep. 24th: Trouble the Water
Oct. 8th: I Love You Man
Oct. 22nd: Doubt
Nov. 12th: Frozen River
Dec. 10th: Star Trek
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