Website: https://www.portsmouthva.gov/301/Library
Catalog: https://portsmouth.agverso.com/
Main: 757-393-8501
Churchland: 757-686-2538
Cradock: 757-393-8759
Manor: 757-465-2916
Hours:
Main:
Mon. -Thurs. 10 am- 6 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am- 5 pm
Churchland:
Mon.-Wed. 10 am- 8 pm
Thurs. 10 am- 6 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am- 5 pm
Cradock & Manor:
Mon.-Thurs. 10 am- 5 pm
06/20/2026
There are two weeks before the next Book Group at Churchland Branch Library. We have July's pick, The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. Get started reading and join us on July 6th!
Thank you Sheila Arnold for sharing the story of OnaJudge Staines!
06/19/2026
Did you know that your library card gives you access to a whole catalog of free streaming movies? Celebrate Juneteenth with a special collection of films curated by Kanopy.
https://www.kanopy.com/en/category/49307
06/19/2026
Be inspired and educated with the books on our Juneteenth display at Manor. Many of the selections are available in our Digital Branch and will be available for check out on Monday.
Check out the awesome pens created during our June session of Saturday Studio 757. Join us for our next Saturday Studio 757 on July 11th!
06/18/2026
Teens, join us for a Jurassic Park movie marathon this Saturday at Main Library! Drop in from 11 am- 3pm and enjoy a craft and popcorn! Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
06/18/2026
Relax and unwind during our adult yoga class next Monday at 12 pm at Main Library. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 757-393-8501 for more information and to register.
06/18/2026
We had a roaring good time with Sigmon Theatrical and The Big Dino Show!
06/18/2026
The Story Ship comes sailing into Main Library and Churchland Branch Library next Tuesday! Go a dino adventure at 10:30 am at Main Library and 2 pm at Churchland Library. Call either 757-393-8501 or 757-686-2538 for more information.
06/17/2026
Learn about the history of the steel pan drum at an interactive performance this Saturday! Join us at Main Library at 2 pm to hear Brian Hunt take us on a musical journey. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.