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Children's Department @ The Main Library.  PreSchool StoryTime  Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome. Programs are designed for 3-5 year olds. Open to families and home daycares with 8 children or less. Larger groups must call to register for a special session.  Monthly Coloring contest.   Join us for Babygarten at the Main Library, a fun and exciting, and informational program for infants and their caregivers. Babygarten classes focus on how nursery rhymes, songs, and books can enrich your children’s lives from the very beginning and provide them with a foundation for later learning success. Held on Saturdays @ 11am August 14th - Sept 11th. Register online here...  Sponsored by a grant from Target  Grab your favorite book - It's time to read with Andalo!  Andalo will be visiting the library for reading time @ the Main Library Saturdays Sept. 11th, and Oct. 9th from 12:30 to 1:30. Presented by the Children's Museum.
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Churchland Branch.  PreSchool StoryTime Thursdays @ 10:30am.  Registration required for larger groups. 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 on Saturday Sept 18th- Oct 23rd. To register click Here... Call 686-2538 or stop by the Childrens Department @ Churchland Branch. Sponsored by a grant from Target.   Attention writers!  Join our Writer's Group.  We meet @ the Churchland Branch at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays twice a month Next meetings July 13th and 27th 6-8pm   See our upcoming dates here...   Who knows, you may be the next Pulitzer Prize winner!  Portsmouth Book Group on The first Monday of the month @ 6:30 pm. Bring your ideas and the titles of those books you’ve always wanted to read. Next meeting Monday, August 2nd, @ 6:30 pm. Call 393-8759 and ask for Mary Hodges for more information. Need Computer help?  Churchland Branch library now has scheduled Information Technology Assistance Program (iTap). No registration required, First come - First served. Mondays 5pm.-7:30pm.Tuesdays 5pm.-7:30pm. Wednesdays 6:30pm.-7:30pm. (Dates Subject To Change) see flyer here...

 

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Manor Branch.   Preschool Storytime Thursdays @ 10:30 am Ages 3-5 **Preschool StoryTime begins September 9** Groups over 8 please see staff. Thursday, September 23rd, Craft @ Preschool StoryTime 10:30 am. Tuesday, September 28th @ 2:45 pm, First organizational meeting of Teen Book Club, Book Club members will receive a paperback copy of monthly selection to keep. Ages 12-18 Refreshments served.
Manor Branch is closed on Fridays.   

 

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Cradock Branch.  PreShool StoryTime Thursdays @ 11am.  Grab your favorite book - It's time to read with Andalo!  Andalo will be visiting the library for reading time @ Cradock on Saturdays Sept. 25th and Oct. 23rd from 12:30 to 1:30.  Presented by the Children's Museum.
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Closed on Fridays.  

 
 
 
 

Friends booksale

Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library.  Monthly Book Sale "Books By The Inch" Saturday, September 11th 10am - 4pm (open to the public).  Preview for members only is Friday September 10th from 3-6 pm.  Membership available onsite.

 

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