Portsmouth Public Library

06/05/2026

Join us at Main Library tomorrow morning for our annual Local Authors Expo! Discover authors from the Hampton Roads area, enjoy activities for all ages, and learn more about our library programs! Call 757-393-8501 for more information. The full list of authors is located on our event page!

06/03/2026

Teens, learn how to play Loteria, during our next Level Up Lounge at Churchland! Often called "Mexican Bingo," this game uses colorful iconic images instead of numbers. It’s a fast-paced race to match a full row and shout "¡Lotería! Join us the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm for a different type of game! Call 757-686-2538 for more information.

06/03/2026

***Patrons must sign up for a slot at the library. Slots are first come, first served***
Do you need advice on public housing, divorce, child support, unemployment benefits, SSDI/SSI benefits, or eviction matters? The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is offering free legal advice on June 5th at 2 pm at Main Library. Call 757-393-8501 for more information

06/03/2026

Learning Littles will be canceled for tomorrow. Please enjoy our other 10:30 am story times at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland!

05/29/2026

Our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Starting June 8th, everyone can read books and earn prizes! We will also have a variety of programs and crafts for all ages. Specific information about how to participate will be coming out next week!

05/29/2026

Thanks to our May Saturday Studio 757 bath bomb participants for coming out! Check out our next Saturday Studio 757 on June 13th at Churchland Branch Library!

05/29/2026

Drop in tomorrow and make a 3-D butterfly during our Saturday Crafternoon at Main Library. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.

05/28/2026

Excellent job to our mother-daughter design duos and their gorgeous hair pins! Keep an eye out for future resin events!

05/28/2026

Update: The maintanance of the public computers will be postponed at Main Library tomorrow. The public computers will be available for use tomorrow.

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05/26/2026

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