Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library

04/25/2026

Reminder! Come out to the launch event today (and maybe stop by the book sale while you’re at it!)

We’re so excited to have helped bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Portsmouth.

Come out to the Children’s Museum this Saturday for the launch celebration! Can’t wait to see you there 🎉

04/23/2026

We are so thankful for Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library and the incredible role they played in helping bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Portsmouth to life!

Their generous $20,000 gift was a huge part of helping us reach our goal and launch this opportunity for Portsmouth families.

Because of support like this, more young children can receive free, high-quality books at home — month after month — and start building a love of reading from the very beginning.

We love what can happen when a community comes together around children, literacy, and possibility. Thank you for helping make this happen!

04/22/2026

We’re so excited to have helped bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Portsmouth.

Come out to the Children’s Museum this Saturday for the launch celebration! Can’t wait to see you there 🎉

03/18/2026

The book sale at main will be closed this Saturday, March 21!

02/07/2026

Unfortunately, the main branch book sale will be opening late tomorrow (2/7). We’ll be open at 12pm!

01/30/2026

We’re open tomorrow! Come grab something good to read before the storm rolls in. We just got a huge donation of romance books to keep to keep you warm ❤️

10/11/2025

DELAYED OPENING: We will be open from 12-2 today, instead of 10-2. We apologize for the inconvenience!

10/07/2025

08/25/2025

📚 Local Author Reading: Kilo the Godfather: Betrayal by King David Smith II

📅 Saturday, August 30
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Main Portsmouth Library
601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us at the Main Branch for a special author event with King David Smith II, author of Kilo the Godfather: Betrayal - a gripping crime thriller set in the streets of High Bank, Florida.

Come hear King David read from his debut novel, share the inspiration behind the story, and talk about his journey from Panama City athlete to published author. There will be a Q&A, book signing, and a chance to connect with other readers.

Whether you’re into crime fiction, gritty southern noire, or just looking for a good read, you’re welcome!

✅ Free and open to the public

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about King & his novel: kingdavidsmith.com

06/07/2025

Come hang at the Local Authors Expo @ the main library today! 20+ local authors all selling their books plus crafts, writing groups, face painting and just overall good, bookish fun 📚