Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

08/28/2026

With a partial lunar eclipse last night, a full moon tonight, and a whole pack of wolves in our New Fiction section, it seems like anything could happen, so maybe you should put a hold on one of these books… just to keep an eye on it… 👀
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Pictured:
-The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman
-Mate by Ali Hazelwood
-The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman
-Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen
-Lost Souls Meet under a Full Moon by Mizuki Tsujimura
Not Pictured:
-When the Wolves Are Silent by C.S. Harris
-Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo
-The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman
-The Black Wolf by Louise Penny
-The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
-White Wolf by Eric Van Lustbader

(This post was supposed to have music, but the full moon energy messed with our ability to use technology 🫣 Please imagine Warren Zevon saying “Awoooo!” or share your favorite wolves/werewolves song!)

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Want to learn more about investing? Need market research before you launch a new business? Did you know the library offers free access to Value Line with your card?

Value Line provides accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. This resources provides the latest data, sophisticated tools, and expert analysis and guidance, plus video tutorials to help you navigate their site. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.

portsmouthnh.gov/library/valueline

This is just one of many research tools & online databases the library offers to help you find reliable information - visit our website, stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor, or call us at 766-1720 to learn more! We’re here to help.

08/17/2026

With the rise of AI and more nuanced cyber threats cropping up every day, it is more important than ever to gain practical skills to navigate this new landscape. Learn how to recognize warning signs, avoid common pitfalls, respond effectively to digital threats, and build confidence and safety in everyday online activity in this presentation from local Portsmouth company, The ATOM Group.

No registration required, but check our calendar event at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/event/cybersecurity for more information. This program is free and open to all - tell your friends, bring a neighbor, share this post with your mom; we hope you’ll join us!

Wednesday August 19
4 PM
Levenson Meeting Room

08/11/2026

Uhh... FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND MINUTES???

You all read more than that so far this summer! In less than two months! I mean!

Incredible!

Summer reading is open through August 28. It’s not too late to sign up and log your reading this summer, for prizes and fun and fame (not really that last one).

Keep it up, folks!
portsmouthnh.gov/library/summerreading2026

08/10/2026

Join award-winning journalist, podcaster, and author Laura Knoy as she discusses her debut historical novel, The Shopkeeper of Alsace. Inspired by a true story, this moving novel follows one woman’s resilience through two World Wars. The event includes an author talk, Q&A, and book signing.
THIS THURSDAY • August 13
5:30 - 7 PM
Portsmouth Public Library
Q&A + Book Signing
Registration is encouraged but not required.

07/28/2026

Come celebrate America’s 250th by hearing about the Seacoast’s revolutionary past!

Join us as Doug Wood tells the tale of New Hampshire’s only Revolutionary War battle. This talk is free & open to all. We hope you’ll join us!

Wed August 5
6 PM
Levenson Room
No registration required

07/22/2026

Summer so far 😍

1: balloon animals at the kickoff
2: reading dog Tillie 💗
3: teen lock-in
4: walk with a doc
5: hula hooping at the kickoff
6: tabling at market
7: story time shenanigans
8: studying at babysitting class
9: opening our beautiful new courtyard
10: teen escape room
11: tie dying
12: sensory story time
13: cupcake decorating
14: excited fans at center for wildlife’s presentation

There’s still so much to see and do, like TOUCH A TRUCK this Friday!

Special thanks and credit to our summer photography intern, Kelsey, who we want to keep forever & ever ☀️