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Arrow image Diana Vreeland, Thur., May 16th, 6:30pm
Posted on Monday, April 29th, 2013
Our Spring series continues on May 16th at 6:30pm. All movies are shown in the Levenson Room. Life of Pi will begin at 1:30pm, but all others will begin at 6:30.
Spring Cinema 2013
April 18th: Lincoln
May 11th: Life of Pi
May 2nd: Silver Linings Playbook
May 16th: Diana Vreeland
Arrow image Women's Clothing Swap, Sat., May 18th
Posted on Monday, May 6th, 2013
Women's Clothing SwapJoin us on Saturday, May 18th from 10am-2pm for our 4th Annual Women’s Clothing Swap. Bring a bag of gently used, clean women’s clothing and leave with a bag of new-to-you items. In the spirit of giving we encourage participants to give more than they get. All leftover clothing and accessories Will be donated to Goodwill. Learn more here...
Arrow image Sustainably Made Art Show, May 2013
Posted on Monday, April 29th. 2013

Sustainably Made Art ShowFor the 6th year, during the month of May, the library will host work by local artists created from recycled and natural materials. Working in a variety of formats, styles and with materials at hand, artists have taken the ordinary, the overlooked, the “junk” that we produce each and every day and asked us to consider the extra-ordinary that can be created from them. Learn more here...

Arrow image Strathspey & Reel, Thurs., May 23rd, 7pm
Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Strathsepy and Reel SocietyJoin us on May 23rd in the Levenson Room for some terrific Scottish music performed by the Strathspey & Reel Society of New Hampshire. The Society seeks to preserve and promote Scottish culture through the playing of traditional Scottish music. Come early to get a seat! Learn more here...
Arrow image Take Advantage of OverDrive Advantage!
Posted on Monday, March 25th. 2013

Gift IdeasDid you know the library buys additional downloadable ebooks and audiobooks that are only available to Portsmouth Public Library members? These items are referred to as Advantage titles. Browse a complete list of them here...

Arrow image Help with eReaders, Smartphones & Tablets
Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2013
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How do I get that eBook I downloaded onto my Kindle? 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 personal appointment on
  • Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    & 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
and get your questions answered.
Learn more about this great service here...
Arrow image Search the Catalog on Your Smartphone!
Posted on Monday, June 18th, 2012
Mobile Friendly Library CatalogUse your smartphone to browse the library's catalog any time you like, You can even request and renew materials as well as access your account information. Just click here using 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...

Arrow image Need Help with School? Try LearningExpress
Posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Student Preparing for SchoholMight your child need some extra practice to do their best in school? Get them ready with Learning Express. Work through skill building exercises and practice tests in a wide range of subjects. Materials are available for elementary through high school students, including test preparation for SATs, PSATS and advanced placement exams. It's all free with your library card. Got questions? Call 766-1720.
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