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Friday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
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Sunday (June - August): CLOSED

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SPLASH! Exhibit, March 9 - April 16

This exhibit will feature a wide array of stunning creations that showcase the innovative, inspiring minds of our Visual Arts students from grades K-12. The Portsmouth Public Library will come alive with art from Dondero, Little Harbour, New Franklin as well as the Portsmouth Middle and High Schools. Come feast your eyes on this dazzling display of two- and three-dimensional artwork which will be featured in the Levenson Community Meeting room and throughout the library. 

Film Screening: Pride and Prejudice, Thursday March 7

Pride and Prejudice
2005. Rated PG. 127 Minutes. 

Sterling adaptation of Jane Austen's classic about love, marriage and class distinction in 18th-century England. Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen star as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Emma Thompson, who won an Oscar for Best Screenplay Adaptation for her reworking of Austen's “Sense and Sensibility,” did an uncredited rewrite on the script.

Refreshments will be served. Subtitles are used when possible. All are welcome. 
 

Becoming Wolf: Eastern Coyote in New England, Wednesday Feb 28

Myths surround the coyote and cloud our understanding of it. Learn the true story of the eastern coyote – how it lives among us but is rarely seen and how it contributes to keeping our forests and fields healthy. It is a creature of our own making – different from the western coyote in genetics and behavior but with the same superior resilience and adaptability. It has rewilded the northeast with its howl and challenges us to live with and appreciate this small wolf in our presence.

Shakespeare Discussion Group: Cymbeline, Tuesday Feb 27

As the furious winter rages onward, we shall gather close together to discuss the famed tale of Cymbeline! Be it tragedy true, or romance, or even comedy, we shall be its judge in the evening’s fourth hour. Fear you not of your knowledge of Shakespeare’s works, for we encourage fellows of all ages, areas of interest and expertise to attend!

On Tuesday, February 27th at 4 PM we will discuss Measure for Measure in the Hilton Garden Room of the library as well as over Zoom.