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Temporary Library hours are as follows:
All locations will be closed on Fridays,                     click here for more information

Main Library; Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 7pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm.

Churchland Branch;  Mon. - Thurs. 10am -7pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm.

Manor Branch;  Mon. & Tues. 10am - 7pm, Wed. & Thurs. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm.

Cradock Branch; Mon. & Tues. 10am - 6:30pm, Wed. & Thurs. 10am - 5:30pm, Sat. 10am - 3pm.

 

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Summer Reading Program

Join our Summer Reading Program it's FUN! You can earn FREE PRIZES! See Free Programs
This years theme is Be Creative @ Your Library.  Featuring Storytimes, Crafts, Magic, Music and all kinds of Fun.  Children birth to 12 can join at any branch beginning June 22nd 2009.  Sponsored by the Marvin Fenster Family, the Library of Virginia, and the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library.  Click here for calendar of programs...

 
     
Express yourself

Express Your Self @ Your LibraryEspecially for Teens coming June 22nd a summer program for individuals ages 12 - 17.   Come have some fun at the library, There will be Teen programs at ALL our locations this summer, keep track of the number of pages read and you will be entered in our raffle for awesome prizes! Registration begins on June22nd at all locations of the Portsmouth Public Library.  Click here for TEEN summer reading calendar...

 
 
 
 
     

New program for Guys ages 10-12 Guys read! A book club just for guys to talk books and share a pizza or two. Our featured book is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen held @ Cradock Branch Library, 28 Prospect Parkway on June 16, 2009 4:00 pm. Register and receive a free book at the program!  How to register; in person at the circulation desk, by calling 393-8759, or online at www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/ Limited to nine guys – register today!

 
     

TwoTime

Two-Time A weekly event for children between the ages of 18 and 36 months. The program includes a story time followed by fun activities that will help your child learn some of the pre-literacy skills that are important for later school success. Parents who register and attend at least 4 programs will receive a library tote bag and a board book. Held @ Main Children's June 27th- August 8th on Saturdays @ 11AM excluding July 4th. Please Register Here... or call 393-8501 and ask for Children's Dep.

 
     

Quill

Attention writers!  Join our new Writer's Group.  We meet @ the Churchland Branch at 5:00 PM twice a month.  See our upcoming dates here...   Who knows, you may be the next Pulitzer Prize winner!

 
 
 
 

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