Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just want to spark your culinary curiosity, join our Cookbook Club! We’ll meet monthly to discuss and try recipes from different cookbooks and build community! This month: we're making cookout sides! Try out something new before your next BBQ. It doesn't have to be from any specific cookbook - just bring a copy of the recipe or cookbook to share and talk about. We can't wait to see what everyone chooses!
Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just learning the basics, you are welcome to join the Dirigo Chess Club at the Falmouth Memorial Library on Saturday July 18 for a welcoming and engaging environment to sharpen your skills, enjoy friendly competition, and connect with fellow players in the timeless game of chess. All are welcome. Free and open to all. Please bring a chess set if you have one; there will be a few available to borrow.
If you want to improve your English, join us at our English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. The library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Registration is not required. Just drop in!
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese,...
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Jen Kearney has spent some time seasoning her particular style of original music. Her sound is truly an amalgamation of musical styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin. Kearney's music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally...
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Jen Kearney has spent some time seasoning her particular style of original music. Her sound is truly an amalgamation of musical styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin. Kearney's music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally...
Burn Book by Kara Swisher From award-winning journalist Kara Swisher comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead.
Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out. In case of rain, the walking group will not meet.
Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or attend online via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more about our volunteer instructors at cityofportsmouth.com/library/weekly-meditation. Registration is not required. Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. Register to receive weekly topics and readings, and access to the discussions. To register, please contact our director, ccfriese@portsmouthnh.gov.
How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! Get one-on-one help with these questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library. From library digital services to Microsoft and Macs, all questions are welcome! Please arrive with a clear goal for what you would like to learn, all necessary passwords and logins, and make sure your device is charged. We are unable to troubleshoot or attempt to...
This season, we are calling all green thumbs and garden lovers to help us keep the library grounds looking their best. We have WEEDS and we need your help! Join us at 11am on Tuesdays June 2-September 29, meeting in front of the main entrance. Please bring garden gloves, weeders, kneelers and anything else you might want to have for a morning of getting your hands in the soil. Thank you SO much for helping to keep YPL beautiful! Participation in this event is voluntary and at your own risk.
Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is here most Tuesdays. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check before you come, or you can see our upcoming Genealogy Help dates on the left side of this page under Also Occurs On.
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The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Fr...
Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 16 to September 15 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library. Our focus will be to move and awaken the body, find a mental respite from our busy lives, recharge our spirit, and fully enjoy our precious summer. You will be encouraged to work at your own level to find the perfect practice that works for you. No experience i...
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Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira). Work permit clinic: - 1st application: come to Hope House. YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland. ME - Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm. - Renewal: contact Bernard (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
This casual writing group is an opportunity to come together with other individuals to pursue the art or craft of writing. We offer one another feedback, support and encouragement. You will improve your writing and make some good friends. This group meets the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation Join us in celebrating America's extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation's 250 anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program showcases the divers voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaded American art across two and a half centuries. Discover how Ameri...
The Portsmouth Public Library hosts Creative Writing Group I, which meets both in person at the library and online via Zoom two Wednesdays a month from 6 to 8 PM. Writers of all genres are invited to attend and share their work in a congenial and sensitive environment! This group is for folks who are willing to commit to attending most meetings. The goal is to create a consistent, supportive group for sharing your work. Registration is required. The group is limited to 12 writers. If this wri...
Cultural Connections in the Park: The Cipelahq Ehpicik -Thunder Women Drum, Passamaquoddy
Acadia National Park
The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs on select Wednesdays from June through September. The Cipelahq Ehpicik — the Thunder Women — are a Passamaquoddy women’s drum group from Sipayik. They drum and sing for the people as a way to heal and stay connected to their ancestors. Barbara Paul, the lead for the group says “The drum is the heartbeat of our people.” This program will take pl...
Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Carpenter continues to establish himself as one of today's premier blues instrumentalists. His latest release, Just Got Started (Gulf Coast Records), debuted at #3 on the Apple Blues Chart and #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, earning widespread acc...
Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Carpenter continues to establish himself as one of today's premier blues instrumentalists. His latest release, Just Got Started (Gulf Coast Records), debuted at #3 on the Apple Blues Chart and #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, earning widespread acc...
We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including: Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and...
We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including: Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and...
Celebrating the Semi-quincentennial: Avalyn Reed Trio: Notes From America
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In this year celebrating 250 years of American democracy, the Avalyn Reed Trio is pleased to offer music by the creative and expressive voices that have sustained and buoyed us through the years. From folk songs to classical works; Amy Beach, Edward MacDowell, Gershwin, Sousa and Joplin. The trio will share some of America’s delightful legacy in musical notes! Join us for this free event that is open to all! No registration needed. Since coming together in 2023, three musician friends have de...
The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthn...
Do you have an idea for a new business, big or small? New Ventures Maine will be giving a beginner's level course on self employment that will cover topics such as: - How to assess your business idea - Forming and naming your business - Elements of a business plan - Strategies and resources for success New Ventures Maine, a statewide program operating out of the University of Maine at Augusta, aims to help everyday Mainers achieve financial security on their own terms. Registration with New V...
No tickets will be delivered before Tuesday, July, 21st, 2026 at 8pm EDT Opening acts subject to change without notice. This show is all ages. Doors open at 7pm
No tickets will be delivered before Tuesday, July, 21st, 2026 at 8pm EDT Opening acts subject to change without notice. This show is all ages. Doors open at 7pm
The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship....
The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship....
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
A Band Of Brothers is more than an Allman Brothers tribute act, it's an all-star collective of East Coast musicians channeling the spirit, improvisation, and deep musical chemistry of The Allman Brothers Band into a powerful live experience. Founded by acclaimed Boston guitarists Ryan Taylor and...
A Band Of Brothers is more than an Allman Brothers tribute act, it's an all-star collective of East Coast musicians channeling the spirit, improvisation, and deep musical chemistry of The Allman Brothers Band into a powerful live experience. Founded by acclaimed Boston guitarists Ryan Taylor and...
Doors for this event will open at 6:30PM. The show will start at 7:30PM. This is an all ages show. Please note, there is NO OPENER for this show. Please plan to arrive with plenty of time for processing and entry. All tickets are MOBILE DELIVERY ONLY. Delayed delivery, no tickets will be delivere...
Doors for this event will open at 6:30PM. The show will start at 7:30PM. This is an all ages show. Please note, there is NO OPENER for this show. Please plan to arrive with plenty of time for processing and entry. All tickets are MOBILE DELIVERY ONLY. Delayed delivery, no tickets will be delivere...
Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community. This session will focus on filing for Divorce. Please register with Alpha Legal Foundation before attending this event. To register please email: navigators@alphalegalfoundation.com *Note that Alpha Legal can provide general information only and will not be provid...
The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese, Library Director, through our...
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. (No Zoom June, July or August) Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For info...
This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events. Come with an open mind and a willingness to engage with people from different perspectives as we talk about what's happening in the world around us.
Billy Strings 2-Day Ticket (7/24-7/25) Valid Both Days, Cannot Split
Cross Insurance Arena
Doors for this event will open at 6:30PM. The show will start at 7:30PM. This is an all ages show. Please note, there is NO OPENER for this show. Please plan to arrive with plenty of time for processing and entry. All tickets are MOBILE DELIVERY ONLY. Delayed delivery, no tickets will be delivere...
Billy Strings 2-Day Ticket (7/24-7/25) Valid Both Days, Cannot Split
Cross Insurance Arena
Doors for this event will open at 6:30PM. The show will start at 7:30PM. This is an all ages show. Please note, there is NO OPENER for this show. Please plan to arrive with plenty of time for processing and entry. All tickets are MOBILE DELIVERY ONLY. Delayed delivery, no tickets will be delivere...
Bluegrass and country musicians get together on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to jam! These sessions are open to the public - bring your instrument and start picking (and if you just want to listen in, that's okay, too!) If you have any questions, please email the gathering's sponsor, Tom Sorrentino, at thomjsorrentino@gmail.com.
If you want to improve your English, join us at our English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. The library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Registration is not required. Just drop in!
Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish! This group is for folks willing to commit to writing, reading others' work, providing helpful feedback to the other writers, and attending most meetings. The goal is to create a consistent, supportive group for sharing your work. The group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays...
Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm.
Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Gunhild Carling has become one of today's most electrifying ambassadors of swing and vintage jazz. Known as Sweden's "Queen of Swing," Carling is celebrated for her dazzling stage presence, virtuosic musicianship, and larger-than-life p...
Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Gunhild Carling has become one of today's most electrifying ambassadors of swing and vintage jazz. Known as Sweden's "Queen of Swing," Carling is celebrated for her dazzling stage presence, virtuosic musicianship, and larger-than-life p...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese,...
READ ME Online Book Discussion About The Islanders by Lewis Robinson
falmouth
Read ME is Maine Humanities’ statewide community read offered in partnership with Maine State Libraryand Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Every summer, we get Mainers reading books by Maine authors! Join us online on Zoom for a book discussion of the Maine book, The Islanders by Lewis Robinson who is from right here in Falmouth! You mustregister to receive the Zoom link. Register and then join us at 6 PM! About Lewis Robinson Lewis Robinson is the author of the novel The Islanders (Island...
Do you love short stories? Join us twice a month to discuss a story or two from a specific short story collection. The group meets every other Monday at 10 AM. New members are encouraged to join at any time! Learn more about the short stories we are reading and our upcoming short story meeting dates here Registration is not required. Just drop in!
Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out. In case of rain, the walking group will not meet.
Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or attend online via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more about our volunteer instructors at cityofportsmouth.com/library/weekly-meditation. Registration is not required. Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. Register to receive weekly topics and readings, and access to the discussions. To register, please contact our director, ccfriese@portsmouthnh.gov.
This season, we are calling all green thumbs and garden lovers to help us keep the library grounds looking their best. We have WEEDS and we need your help! Join us at 11am on Tuesdays June 2-September 29, meeting in front of the main entrance. Please bring garden gloves, weeders, kneelers and anything else you might want to have for a morning of getting your hands in the soil. Thank you SO much for helping to keep YPL beautiful! Participation in this event is voluntary and at your own risk.
Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is here most Tuesdays. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check before you come, or you can see our upcoming Genealogy Help dates on the left side of this page under Also Occurs On.
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How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime 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! Pick up a video recording of the play to view at your leisure, and then join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM to discuss your experience with The Bard’s work. Mayhaps thou shalt stumble upon some new friends there as well… Be not perturbed of your knowle...
The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Fr...
Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Priory of the Orange Tree Part II
portsmouthpl
The Priory of the Orange Tree (Chapters 39 – 76) by Samantha Shannon The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction—but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic. Acros...
Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 16 to September 15 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library. Our focus will be to move and awaken the body, find a mental respite from our busy lives, recharge our spirit, and fully enjoy our precious summer. You will be encouraged to work at your own level to find the perfect practice that works for you. No experience i...
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Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira). Work permit clinic: - 1st application: come to Hope House. YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland. ME - Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm. - Renewal: contact Bernard (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
This casual writing group is an opportunity to come together with other individuals to pursue the art or craft of writing. We offer one another feedback, support and encouragement. You will improve your writing and make some good friends. This group meets the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Connect with fellow book lovers to chat about newly released or soon-to-be-published titles. Choose a book from our collection of advanced reader copies (available behind the Circulation Desk) or bring along any recent read. Share your favorite, discover fresh recommendations, and enjoy lively conversation. This monthly book club is open to all! It takes place on the last Wednesday of each month. No registration required.
The organizer requires be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend The band is performing Van Halen's debut album "Van Halen" - VH1 Tour. Doors will open an hour before event time
The organizer requires be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend The band is performing Van Halen's debut album "Van Halen" - VH1 Tour. Doors will open an hour before event time
Led by former US Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is an offshoot of a band formed in New Zealand, where their last performance was at Sky Stadium before 15,000 people. Upon returning home, Brown sought out the best talent in New England to reform the group. For ov...
Led by former US Senator and Ambassador Scott Brown, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is an offshoot of a band formed in New Zealand, where their last performance was at Sky Stadium before 15,000 people. Upon returning home, Brown sought out the best talent in New England to reform the group. For ov...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about a book! Join us every other Thursday at noon for Blurb Club, an informal book discussion in which participants talk about a book they are currently reading or have recently read, and get a chance to hear book recommendations from other participants. Sharing is encouraged but not required—the shy are welcome here. On bad weather days, we will meet in the Mechanics' Hall library (519 Congress Street, 2nd fl...
Emmy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook returns with Not Everyone Can Go, a deeply personal album born from a whirlwind year of international touring and his transition into fatherhood. Seamlessly blurring the lines between contemporary jazz and late 90s R&B, the record...
Emmy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook returns with Not Everyone Can Go, a deeply personal album born from a whirlwind year of international touring and his transition into fatherhood. Seamlessly blurring the lines between contemporary jazz and late 90s R&B, the record...
The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthn...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community. This session will focus on filing Small Claims. Please register with Alpha Legal Foundation before attending this event. To register please email: navigators@alphalegalfoundation.com *Note that Alpha Legal can provide general information only and will not be provi...
The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese, Library Director, through our...
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. (No Zoom June, July or August) Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For info...
Linda May Han Oh featuring Ambrose Akinmusire & Tyshawn Sorey
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, New York-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is one of the most dynamic forces in modern jazz. A master of both acoustic and electric bass, Oh graduated with first-class honors from the WA Academy of Performing Arts before earning her Master?s fro...
Linda May Han Oh featuring Ambrose Akinmusire & Tyshawn Sorey
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, New York-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is one of the most dynamic forces in modern jazz. A master of both acoustic and electric bass, Oh graduated with first-class honors from the WA Academy of Performing Arts before earning her Master?s fro...
This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events. Come with an open mind and a willingness to engage with people from different perspectives as we talk about what's happening in the world around us.
If you want to improve your English, join us at our English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. The library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Registration is not required. Just drop in!
Join us for a look at the history of Georgia O'Keeffe during her time in York, Maine. Few people realize that York played a meaningful role in Georgia O'Keeffe's artistic development. While spending summers at a seaside guest house on Long Sands Beach between 1920 and 1928, she found inspiration in the Maine coast, where her study of seashells marked a significant turning point in her artistic journey and her lifelong pursuit of distilling nature to its essential forms. “Several years ago, I...
Mohini Dey is a renowned bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist who has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. With her unique style and impeccable technique, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages aro...
Mohini Dey is a renowned bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist who has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. With her unique style and impeccable technique, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages aro...
Ron Romano returns with his new book, Stories from Maine Cemeteries: Lives Cut Short. He’ll show how gravestones from the 1800s were inscribed and decorated with symbols to memorialize those who died before their time, and he’ll share stories of Mainers whose lives were cut short by lightning, shipwreck, disease... even murder. Copies of the book will be available for autographing and sale.
Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet: Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he de...
Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet: Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Kweku Sumbry
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he de...
The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese,...
Do you love listening to podcasts and want to start your own? Get a comprehensive, one-hour rundown on how to record, edit, and publish your first episode! In this beginner-friendly session, we will introduce you to the basics of audio production using GarageBand for editing and Podbean for hosting. Bring your best ideas, and we’ll show you how to share them with the world! Funding for the digital learning lab comes from the American Library Association's Libraries Transforming Communities gr...
Mica's Groove Train is an exciting neo-soul band making waves in the music industry. Mica's Groove Train prides themselves on a beautiful, versatile sound and broad fanbase. The Band Includes: Yamica "Mica" Peterson (vocals), Stacy Bugg (bass), Joe Rizzo (drums), Paul Lessard (guitar).
Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out. In case of rain, the walking group will not meet.
Hybrid Meditation Our Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or attend online via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more about our volunteer instructors at cityofportsmouth.com/library/weekly-meditation. Registration is not required. Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC
Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. Register to receive weekly topics and readings, and access to the discussions. To register, please contact our director, ccfriese@portsmouthnh.gov.
Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with others on topics related to aging, caregiving, and everything in between. This month's book isRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! Get one-on-one help with these questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library. From library digital services to Microsoft and Macs, all questions are welcome! Please arrive with a clear goal for what you would like to learn, all necessary passwords and logins, and make sure your device is charged. We are unable to troubleshoot or attempt to...
This season, we are calling all green thumbs and garden lovers to help us keep the library grounds looking their best. We have WEEDS and we need your help! Join us at 11am on Tuesdays June 2-September 29, meeting in front of the main entrance. Please bring garden gloves, weeders, kneelers and anything else you might want to have for a morning of getting your hands in the soil. Thank you SO much for helping to keep YPL beautiful! Participation in this event is voluntary and at your own risk.
Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is here most Tuesdays. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check before you come, or you can see our upcoming Genealogy Help dates on the left side of this page under Also Occurs On.
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Parliamo Italiano! Join our group in the Wheeler Room for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language. This group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each monthat 6:30 PM.
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead. The first novel featuring park ranger Anna Pigeon is reissued. When a fellow ranger is killed and his death is ruled a mountain lion attack, Anna's suspicions are raised. It's up to her to save the protected cats from the prejudiced locals—and prove the kill was the work of a species far less rare.
The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Fr...
Sage Clarke is back this summer to offer free weekly yoga classes on Tuesday evenings! Join us on Tuesdays from June 16 to September 15 from 6:30-7:30 PM for an hour of outdoor, all-levels yoga in the library garden behind the library. Our focus will be to move and awaken the body, find a mental respite from our busy lives, recharge our spirit, and fully enjoy our precious summer. You will be encouraged to work at your own level to find the perfect practice that works for you. No experience i...
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Virtual Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
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THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author ofJulia Child’s Kitchen:The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who cooked with Julia in her kitchen, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of ph...
From Here to There: Watercolors and Monoprints exhibit, featuring artists Barbara Powers Hoppin & Chris Harper-Fahey From Here to There: Watercolors and Monoprints will include 14 to 20 framed paintings and/or monoprints to hang on two walls in the Peaks island Branch Library from August to September. Barbara Powers Hoppin and Chris Harper-Fahey have lived on -- or spent summers on -- Peaks Island for more than forty years. A decade ago, they began painting together in watercolors, developing...
Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira). Work permit clinic: - 1st application: come to Hope House. YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland. ME - Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm. - Renewal: contact Bernard (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
Are you over 60, an adult with a disability or a caregiver? Do you have questions about resources and supports that may be available to you in your community? A Resource Specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be available to answer questions, conduct a benefits check, assist with applications and suggest connections to organizations that may be helpful to you.
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Five-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, writer, and producer Peter Levin leads his Organ Trio featuring The Fitzkee Brothers, delivering a powerhouse evening of deep groove, improvisation, and high-energy American roots music. Levin's career includes performing on major stages alongside legends l...
Five-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, writer, and producer Peter Levin leads his Organ Trio featuring The Fitzkee Brothers, delivering a powerhouse evening of deep groove, improvisation, and high-energy American roots music. Levin's career includes performing on major stages alongside legends l...
Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Laptops are available for use and the sessions take place at the Burbank Branch. Advanced registration is required, please visit the desk at Burbank Branch to make an appointment.
Educators from Center for Wildlife, a rescue and rehabilitation center in Cape Neddick, will bring their ambassador animals for a program highlighting owls' amazing nocturnal adaptations. Learn about the variety of New England species, their habitats, diets, calls, and tips on how to spot them in the wild. Educators will also focus on their importance in balancing prey populations, current challenges, and how to help. Using our amazing non-releasable animal ambassadors and interactive display...
The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthn...
The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases, please visit jimmysoncongress...
The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases, please visit jimmysoncongress...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Events take place RAIN or SHINE. Please note: Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. The concert venue at Bernies Beach Bar is located on the second floor and is accessible by staircase only. With this understanding, patrons...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
The organizer requires be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend Support Act : Iris And The Shade met at a random bar, on a random late night, on a random whim, after two decades of circling each other unknowingly in their hometown Dana Point. Their meeting began with a trip (Chase aka ?The Shade? tripped Ir...
The organizer requires be 18 or over and have a valid ID to attend Support Act : Iris And The Shade met at a random bar, on a random late night, on a random whim, after two decades of circling each other unknowingly in their hometown Dana Point. Their meeting began with a trip (Chase aka ?The Shade? tripped Ir...
Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community. This session will focus on filing for Divorce. Please register with Alpha Legal Foundation before attending this event. To register please email: navigators@alphalegalfoundation.com *Note that Alpha Legal can provide general information only and will not be provid...
Join us for First Friday Art Walk to celebrate the opening of the Yellow Tulip Project's I Am More: Facing Stigmaexhibit in the Camden National Bank Community Gallery. A Critical Balance: Birds of Amboseli, curated by the Biodiversity Research Institute, will be on display in the Lewis Gallery. About the exhibits I Am More: Facing Stigma, curated by the Yellow Tulip Project, will be on display in the Camden National Bank Community Gallery August 7 - September 19, 2026. This powerful black-and...
The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information about our Language Discussion Groups, visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/languagediscussiongroups. Please direct all other language discussion questions to Christine Friese, Library Director, through our...
This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this linkto connect via Zoom. (No Zoom June, July or August) Password: 3GWdHC More Info Questions about connecting via Zoom? Visit portsmouthnh.gov/library/news/onlineprograms. For info...
Back by popular demand! Tour the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with historian Joseph Gluckert. Registration is required and seats are limited to 30 participants. Read all the details below in order to complete the registration process. - Registered tour attendees will meet at Albacore Park, 569 Submarine Way, in Portsmouth, NH. Please park in the lot on the right. - Historian Joseph Gluckert will meet the group and the bus will leave promptly at 10:00am and return at 12:30pm. - Due to security pr...
The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
o $1 per ticket purchased for this event will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a dedicated resource for music industry professionals, especially the teams that make your favorite shows come to life. This foundation provides financial assistance to music...
The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
o $1 per ticket purchased for this event will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a dedicated resource for music industry professionals, especially the teams that make your favorite shows come to life. This foundation provides financial assistance to music...
This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events. Come with an open mind and a willingness to engage with people from different perspectives as we talk about what's happening in the world around us.
Bluegrass and country musicians get together on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to jam! These sessions are open to the public - bring your instrument and start picking (and if you just want to listen in, that's okay, too!) If you have any questions, please email the gathering's sponsor, Tom Sorrentino, at thomjsorrentino@gmail.com.
If you want to improve your English, join us at our English Conversation Group! During these weekly meetings, you will practice speaking English with others, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary while increasing your confidence. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. The library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Registration is not required. Just drop in!
Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish! This group is for folks willing to commit to writing, reading others' work, providing helpful feedback to the other writers, and attending most meetings. The goal is to create a consistent, supportive group for sharing your work. The group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Saturdays...
Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm.
A 7-Minute Health Talk & a 30-Minute Walk Walk With a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation with walking groups led by healthcare providers. Drop into the library on the second Saturday of the month and join us! A doctor from Portsmouth Regional Hospital will give a short, seven-minute talk on a health topic. Following the presentation, they will lead you on a 30-minute walk from the library to City Hall and back! Please wear comfortable shoes, clothing appropriate for th...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
Attendance is restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older. This event is an all General Admission event. With this understanding, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a General Admission ticket and you will be accommodated at the venue. Support subject to change. Tickets a...
7PM Doors and 8PM Show Doors and show times are subject to change VIP sound check party includes early access to band's soundcheck and autographed 11 X 17- limited tickets are available. General Admission Tickets are Standing Room Only
7PM Doors and 8PM Show Doors and show times are subject to change VIP sound check party includes early access to band's soundcheck and autographed 11 X 17- limited tickets are available. General Admission Tickets are Standing Room Only
Larry McCray, inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame (2024), is a leading modern blues artist known for his soul-soaked voice and commanding guitar work. His latest release, Heartbreak City, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, marks a direct and personal new chapter....
Larry McCray, inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame (2024), is a leading modern blues artist known for his soul-soaked voice and commanding guitar work. His latest release, Heartbreak City, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, marks a direct and personal new chapter....
Are you over 60, an adult with a disability or a caregiver? Do you have questions about resources and supports that may be available to you in your community? A Resource Specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be available to answer questions, conduct a benefits check, assist with applications and suggest connections to organizations that may be helpful to you.
Sharon Jones has made her name in clubs and performances across the. U.S. She has been named "Portsmouth's Gem," by 'Portsmouth Spotlight Magazine' for her many shining performances over the years at The Music Hall, Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club, the Seacoast Jazz Festival, Top of the Hub, and much...
Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out. In case of rain, the walking group will not meet.