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August 1. 1 event.
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal Census records, maps and tax records.…Learn More
Saturday, August 111:00 AM—12:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
10 Steps to Researching Your House
Learn how to uncover the past of any home—whether it’s 20 years old or 200. House historian Marian Pierre-Louis will introduce where to find the deeds to your house, how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as the US Federal Census records, maps and tax records.…Learn MoreAugust 2. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 2Library Closed
August 3. 3 events.
A new Teen Take & Make will be available every Monday morning, beginning at 9 am. April Fool's Day is one of our favorite holidays! Stop by this week for your kit. Maybe it's a prank, and maybe it's not! Stop in to find out. .. Limit of one per teen, while supplies last.…Learn More
Come join local PreK teacher, Miss Jenny, as she shares yoga, mindfulness, music, books, and more! This 45-minute class is open to children ages 4-6 years old with a caregiver. Yoga mats will be provided. We will meet in the program room at 9:30 am.…Learn More
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Monday, August 39:00 AM—8:00 PM Teen SpacePortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Teen Take & Make: The Joke's On You!
A new Teen Take & Make will be available every Monday morning, beginning at 9 am. April Fool's Day is one of our favorite holidays! Stop by this week for your kit. Maybe it's a prank, and maybe it's not! Stop in to find out. .. Limit of one per teen, while supplies last.…Learn MoreMonday, August 39:30—10:15 AMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Summer Yoga with Miss Jenny
Come join local PreK teacher, Miss Jenny, as she shares yoga, mindfulness, music, books, and more! This 45-minute class is open to children ages 4-6 years old with a caregiver. Yoga mats will be provided. We will meet in the program room at 9:30 am.…Learn MoreMonday, August 31:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Cribbage
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.August 4. 1 event.
Welcome to our monthly mystery club!Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 to discuss a new selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year: thrillers, whodunits, cozies, police procedurals, and even books written for teen audiences.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 46:30—7:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Mystery Meetup - A Book Club for Mystery Readers
Welcome to our monthly mystery club!Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 to discuss a new selection. We will read a variety of mystery stories throughout the year: thrillers, whodunits, cozies, police procedurals, and even books written for teen audiences.…Learn MoreAugust 5. 1 event.
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to adults of all skill levels, beginner to expert.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 51:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Mahjong
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to adults of all skill levels, beginner to expert.…Learn MoreAugust 6. 1 event.
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing and want to do it more? Head to library to learn and play with friends!This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.…Learn More
Thursday, August 610:30—11:15 AM Children’s LibraryPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Summer Break Pokemon Club
Summer School Break Pokémon Club (Grades K–5)Pokemon Club at the Portsmouth Library! Have cards at home but not sure how to play? Love playing and want to do it more? Head to library to learn and play with friends!This program is for grades K through 5! Parents are required to stay to watch kids play and trading is only allowed with parents permission.…Learn MoreAugust 7. 1 event.
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP. Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.
Friday, August 73:30—4:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Fiber Art Fridays
Join fellow crafters/stitchers for a social hour while working on your current WIP. Please, no sewing machines. Drop in, no registration required.August 8. 1 event.
Board GamesCome join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to casually play every once in a while.…Learn More
Saturday, August 89:30 AM—12:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Board Games
Board GamesCome join us for a variety of American and Euro style board and card games, such as Terraforming Mars, Clank!, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, Settlers of Catan, etc. Everyone is always welcome to join us - from the seasoned gamer to those who like to casually play every once in a while.…Learn MoreAugust 9. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 9Library Closed
August 10. 1 closure. 0 events.
Monday, August 10Library Closed
August 11. 1 event.
Get ready to be amazed as we celebrate the grand finale of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program with the incredible Magic of Russ DeSimone Show!This fun-filled family performance is packed with laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping magic that will delight audiences of all ages.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 116:00—7:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Magic of Russ DeSimone Show
Get ready to be amazed as we celebrate the grand finale of our Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program with the incredible Magic of Russ DeSimone Show!This fun-filled family performance is packed with laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping magic that will delight audiences of all ages.…Learn MoreAugust 12. 0 events.
August 13. 1 event.
Get Hooked on Needle ArtAugust 13th at 2pmJoin us for the catch of the summer! Karen Katin from the Stitchery will be here to teach you a how to sew your own stuffed fish! Fish can be kept as is or made into a keychain. Samples are available to view at the Reference Desk! All materials and instruction will be provided.…Learn More
Thursday, August 132:00—4:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Get Hooked on Needle Art
Get Hooked on Needle ArtAugust 13th at 2pmJoin us for the catch of the summer! Karen Katin from the Stitchery will be here to teach you a how to sew your own stuffed fish! Fish can be kept as is or made into a keychain. Samples are available to view at the Reference Desk! All materials and instruction will be provided.…Learn MoreAugust 14. 0 events.
August 15. 0 events.
August 16. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 16Library Closed
August 17. 1 event.Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Monday, August 171:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Cribbage
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.August 18. 2 events.
August: Snow in August by Pete HamillSet in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two characters: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague. Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk.…Learn MoreAugust: Snow in August by Pete HamillSet in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two characters: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague. Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 184:30—5:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Third Tuesday Book Club
August: Snow in August by Pete HamillSet in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two characters: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague. Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 186:30—7:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Third Tuesday Book Club
August: Snow in August by Pete HamillSet in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two characters: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague. Copies will be available for checkout at the adult circulation desk.…Learn MoreAugust 19. 0 events.
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August 22. 0 events.
August 23. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 23Library Closed
August 24. 2 events.Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Step into a world of magic and mystery as you join us for an exhilarating Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Become a legendary hero, embarking on dangerous quests to uncover hidden treasures, face off against fearsome foes, and perform daring feats that will go down in history.…Learn More
Monday, August 241:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Cribbage
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.Monday, August 245:30—7:30 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Step into a world of magic and mystery as you join us for an exhilarating Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Become a legendary hero, embarking on dangerous quests to uncover hidden treasures, face off against fearsome foes, and perform daring feats that will go down in history.…Learn MoreAugust 25. 0 events.
August 26. 1 event.Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to adults of all skill levels, beginner to expert.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 261:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Mahjong
Join others to play this classic game of skill, strategy, and luck. Mahjong is a fun activity that gives your brain a workout while socializing with others. Guest instructors will help new participants get started. This new program is open to adults of all skill levels, beginner to expert.…Learn MoreAugust 27. 0 events.
August 28. 0 events.
August 29. 1 event.
Dungeons & Dragons TeensAugust 29th at 10amJoin Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues. Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players.…Learn More
Saturday, August 2910:00 AM—12:00 PM Teen SpacePortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Dungeons & Dragons TeensAugust 29th at 10amJoin Dungeon Master Naiara for a one-shot adventure! Become a hero on a dangerous quest to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, or even carry out daring rescues. Haven't played before? No problem, this is for all levels of players.…Learn MoreAugust 30. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, August 30Library Closed
August 31. 1 event.Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
Our Cribbage Group is now full. Inquire at our Reference Desk for future openings.
Monday, August 311:00—3:00 PMMello Program RoomPortsmouth Free Public Library2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
Cribbage
Cribbage with Jackie, Carol, and the gang! For Adults (18+) only.
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