The Main Library will be celebrating Star Wars Reads Day on October 7! Join us from 1pm to 4pm! For more information, please call us at 393-8501!
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Summer Reading Kindle Teen Winners!
2017 Teen Summer Reading Winners are as follows, Amber McClanahan-Cradock Isyss Copes-Churchland Azaria Marsh-Churchland Irqeue Loving-Cradock Please pick-up your prize from the branch listed above, no later than SEPTEMBER 20!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Visit your local branch and sign-up for a library card! While you’re there browse the new books or inquire about an upcoming event! For more information, please call 393-8501!
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose is a fun fast paced program for children ages birth to 36 months and their parents that incorporates books, songs, rhymes, instruments, and props to help young children learn the pre-literacy skills needed to become successful readers. Saturdays at 11am, Main Library.
The Lotuses are in bloom!
Have you seen the lotus in bloom at the pond at the Churchland Branch of the Portsmouth Library? Swing by, check out a book, and enjoy the beautiful view at 4934 High Street! *Pictures courtesy of Louise Johnson, President, Friends of the Public Library
A Book That Shaped Me!
Portsmouth Public Library will be partnering with the Library of Congress for “A Book That Shaped Me” writing contest. This contest is for rising 5th and 6th graders. Registration forms can be picked up from any of our branch locations. If you have any questions, call us at 393-8501 or click the link below. ABTSM_entry […]
Book Buddies Book Club @ Churchland
For 4th & 5th grade kids Meetings are held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meetings will be held once a month. Membership is limited Free book and refreshments! Participants must be registered The group will be discussing a different book each month. Register with the Children’s Department in person, by phone @ 686-2538 ext. 6626 or below. […]
Lego Mania
Join us for Lego Mania at Churchland Designed for Children 5-11 years old 6-7 pm in Children’s Program Room on the second Tuesday of each month.
Lego Club
For Ages 6-11 at the Main Library 601 Court St. The LEGO CLUB will meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 2pm. Free Program! and Free parking in parking garage on Saturdays! For more information, Call: 757-393-8501 and ask for the Children’s department.
Monday Morning Playdate at Churchland Library
“Looking for a place to meet people with young children? New to the area? Join us for Monday Morning Playdate. We will meet the 1st Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Young children and babies are welcome. No registration required”
Lego Club @ PPL
The LEGO CLUB will meet on the 4th Saturday of each month.
Preschool Programs at Churchland
Weekly Preschool Storytimes Monthly Preschool S.T.R.E.A.M. Monthly Monday Morning Playdates
Preschool Programs
Check out all the wonderful Preschool Programs we have!
Did you know preschool programs like these contribute greatly to early school success.
SAT Prep and Homework help
Homework Help available for students in grades 3-12 from the Library and Literati. Log in with your Library barcode and get help in Reading, Writing and Math from real teachers.
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Homework Help!
Homework Help available for students in grades 3-12 from the Library of Virginia and Literati. Log in with your Library barcode and get help in Reading, Writing and Math from real teachers.
Hours are; Monday – Thursday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM EDT