Sat. June 13th, 9AM-4PM

The 48th annual celebration in the Square! We will be accompanied by Maine game creator Kevin Trainer of
Ebb Tide Games, featuring his Gundalow game about coastal trade & history throughout Great Bay! As well as 10 year old Elle Eaton, who will be showcasing her first ever title The Youngest Lobsterman, a story which follows her determined younger brother and his dream toward becoming a lobsterman! See You There!

Sun. June 14th

Experience the 2nd annual Seacoast Literary Festival on Chestnut St. at The Music Hall! We will be joined at the fair by Joni McNeal, author of the brand new, local favorite board book ABCs By The Sea, which takes you on a colorful journey through the alphabet with Portsmouth-specific alliterations near & dear to our vibrant coastal community!

In-Store

Sun. June 28th 11AM-12PM

Come visit us for Nancy's current "Ghost on the Coast" book tour, highlighting her eerie, riveting title

The Ghost of Spruce Point which is out now! Plus her upcoming release The Haunting of Walker Pond available June 2nd! Let's get spooky this summer on the New England seacoast!

RICE Public Library

Wed. July 1st, 6PM

Help us welcome Kris Coronado & Islenia Mil as they talk about what inspired them to shine a spotlight on these hardy heroines in their writing and artwork!

This is an all-ages event, please register on the RICE Public library website: Here!

In-Store

Sun. July 12th, 10:30AM

We welcome you to experience an amazing author/illustrator who has been making pictures for as long as he can remember, most notably bringing to life the cute, adventurous bear Paddington we all know and love! R. W. is currently busy writing & illustrating the various occupations of a cheerful anthropomorphic community in the new series Breezy Valley at Work! His newest addition Construction Crews Build Big! is out on June 2nd.

RICE Public Library

Wed. July 22nd, 6PM

Enjoy some time in Kittery, Maine with Jarrett, the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels & select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series!

Every Third Thursday 5-8PM

Experience the charm of Portsmouth with this exciting new event inviting you to explore a variety of local retailers throughout the city, offering an evening of shopping opportunities, special promotions, and unique finds.

Where’s Waldo? Waldo’s are hiding in various businesses throughout downtown Portsmouth this July 2025! Pick up your Waldo passport this summer at the Portsmouth Public Library or G.Willikers!

Visit Portsmouth Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, September 21st, 10AM-4PM (rain or shine) for the beloved annual family-friendly outdoor event, Fairy House Tour! You can plan your day and pick up your tickets via the link below.