Estate Planning Seminar, Wednesday November 17
October 10, 2021This popular educational session is back with attorney Edward Beasley! Registration is required.
Marie Curie's Life & Work, Wednesday November 10
October 10, 2021Join presenter Edward Sierra for a journey into the life of Marie Curie, an early pioneer of radioactivity and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry!
Genealogy Workshop: Census Reports, Sunday November 21
October 10, 2021Genealogist Seema Kenney discusses the United States census, its purpose and methods, and how to find its hidden gems!
Local History: The Castle: Stories of the Portsmouth Naval Prison, Tuesday November 9
October 10, 2021Filmmaker Neil Novello presents historical photos and videos chronicling the 66-year history of the Navy's only maximum-security prison in the world...
Meditation Schedule
September 29, 2021Find out more about our Weekly Meditation here.
Genealogy Workshop: The Reconstruction Era, Sunday October 17
September 29, 2021National expert Michael L. Strauss will explore military and civilian records that help piece together the history of our families during this difficult time period. Find out more and register at cityofportsmouth.com/library/genealogy.
2-Week Bookbinding Workshop, Mondays October 18 & 25
September 27, 2021Meet in person to learn the basics of book binding, and then online to add some artistry! Taught by library staff. Find out more and register at
portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/bookbinding
Local History Talk: Ruth Blay, Tuesday October 12
September 27, 2021Join author Carolyn Marvin to learn more about Ruth Blay, who was hanged in Portsmouth's South Street Cemetery, having been convicted of the crime of concealing the birth of her illegitimate child.
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Macbeth, Tuesday October 26
September 27, 2021As from your graves rise up, and walk like sprites to attend this merry meet with any who might find enjoyment in the wondrous words of Shakespeare! Find out more and register at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/macbeth.
A Good Death: End of Life Panel, Wednesday October 13
September 27, 2021Join a Palliative Care Provider/Educator, a Death Doula, an End of Life Coach, and a representative from the NH Alliance for End of Life Options for a panel discussion! Find out more and register at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/good-death.