City Plans Arbor Day Ceremony at Langdon Park on April 26, 2024
April 23, 2024For over twenty years, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Portsmouth with its Tree City USA Award. For the past five years, the Foundation has also awarded its Tree Growth Award to the City’s Department of Public Works urban forestry crew. City Arborist Supervisor Max Wiater with the City’s Parks and Greenery Division, led by Parks and Greeneries Foreman, Corin Hallowell and the Trees & Public Greenery Committee, have helped Portsmouth achieve this distinction and plan to honor the outgoing Trees & Greenery Committee Co-Chair with this year’s Arbor Day commemorations.
Discovery of Our Interconnected Legacies in Portsmouth, NH’s Slavery History, Saturday May 18
April 23, 2024Prince Whipple, a young native of Africa, was transported during the Atlantic slave trade to America, and detained in slavery by William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1779, Prince Whipple, together with 19 other enslaved Africans, submitted a Petition for Freedom to the New Hampshire state legislature.
Planner Society Presents: Crafting Mail Art with the Traveling Postal Club, Wednesday May 15
April 23, 2024Molly Meng, artist and founder of the Traveling Postal Club, will lead a workshop on creating Mail Art. We will learn how to craft lovely postcards while Molly shares ways to create connections through letter writing. Supply packets will be available to pick up at the library about a week before the event.
Learn the Medicare Basics, Tuesday May 14
April 23, 2024Do you have questions about Medicare? Not sure about the best plan for you? By attending this free, informational class you will have a better understanding of the basics of Medicare.
Film Screening: Wonka, Thursday May 9
April 23, 20242023. PG. 116 Minutes.
Artist Reception: Exhibit-The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley, Wednesday May 8
April 23, 2024Join us from April 30 through June 1 to view a new photography exhibit, The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley. On Wednesday May 8, we will host a Meet the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 PM. All are welcome to stop by and refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required.
NH Together - Discussing Concerns About Democracy to Find Solutions, Tuesday May 7
April 23, 2024The Library is committed to providing programs to educate, engage, and inform. This election year, it seems more important than ever to have conversations about solving problems facing the state and nation.
Guitar Sunday @ PMAC Featuring Dave McClellan, Sunday May 5
April 23, 2024Join us on Sunday May 5 at PMAC for our monthly Guitar Sundays concert at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Classical guitarist Dave McLellan and Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform Espanoleria: A Spanish song experience for voice and guitar. Music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Federico Garcia Lorca, and Manuel de Falla.
Exhibit - The Woods of Odiorne: Photographs by Effie Malley, April 30 - June 1
April 23, 2024We recognize one aspect of the importance of trees in this time of climate change—their role in keeping the natural world in balance by reducing carbon in the atmosphere. At the same time, forests are steadily disappearing, mostly due to our appetite for wood products, including wood as fuel, and our clearing them to make room for planting crops
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Romeo and Juliet, Tuesday April 30
April 23, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!