Portsmouth Public Library

08/24/2026

The Cradock Branch Library is closed today, Monday, August 24, due to a power outage. Dominion Energy is currently working to complete the necessary repairs. Portsmouth Public Library

08/15/2026

Main Library will be closed on Monday, August 17th due to filming. Churchland Branch Library, Manor Branch Library, and Cradock Branch Library will be open. Main Library will reopen on Tuesday, August 18th at 10 am.

08/14/2026

Learn about honeybees during our Honeybee Awareness Day at Main! Learn bee trivia and crafts from 11 am - 2 pm. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.

08/14/2026

Socialize with other seniors, have fun, and win prizes! Join us at Churchland this upcoming Monday for Senior Bingo! Call 757-686-2538 for more information.

08/13/2026

Join us at Churchland for our Everywoman Book Club in two weeks. This month's pick is The Idiot by Elif Batuman. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.

08/12/2026

A film Crew will be using the Main Library at 601 Court Street on Monday August 17th for an upcoming production "America's Favorite". Normal library services will not be available at that location,including Movie Monday, and will be closed. Other branches will be operating as normal. Regular hours downtown will resume Tuesday August 18th.

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08/12/2026

Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals from our friends at Virginia Cooperative Extension! Call 757-686-2538 to register for our last summer class on August 17th! Attend five classes and be entered in a raffle to win a multicooker.

08/12/2026

Boost your energy by dancing this Saturday at 10 am in our Beginner's Line Dancing class! Call 757-686-2538 for more information and to register.

08/11/2026

Learn a new skill or crochet with new friends! Join us at Manor on Wednesday at 10:30 am. Call 757-465-2916 for more information.

08/11/2026

Make a mess during our baby story time this Thursday at 10:30 am at Main Library! Call 757-393-8501 for more information.