Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Hanover, NH

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Hanover, NH. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Shakespeare Discussion Group: The Comedy of Errors

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses! Pick up a video recording of the play to view at your leisure, and..

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Reading Dogs - Chloe & Tillie!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Emerging readers! You are invited to come share a book with one of our reading dogs ⁠— first come, first served. This program will be held in the Youth Services area of the library and is open to readers of all ages. Chloe and Tillie are white golden retrievers who love being petted, snuggled and...

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Bigs & Littles Story Time

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

A mixed-age storytime for preschool BIGS and their younger littles. Experience the five elements of literacy development - READ, WRITE, SING, TALK & PLAY through books, music, rhymes, and fingerplays! In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for any changes. Programs will be cancelled if..

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Ask the Experts: Career & Skills

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Looking for a career boost or want to explore classes at Great Bay Community College? Our next session features Great Bay Community College and WRNH representatives offering guidance on a tuition-free professional skills course as well as classes and certificates programs offered at GBCC. Learn...

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Waddler Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Waddler Time is designed for our younger toddlers AND caregivers! Mobile 1s and 2s will engage in the five building blocks of literacy (SING, TALK, READ, WRITE AND PLAY) through this interactive storytime! In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for any changes. Programs will be...

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Mystery Book Club: Death at La Fenice

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon There is little violent crime in Venice, a serenely beautiful floating city of mystery and magic, history and decay. But the evil that does occasionally rear its head is the jurisdiction of Guido Brunetti, the suave, urbane vice-commissario of police and a genius...

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Book Club for Grades 3-5

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Join Miss Gretyl for a book club for students in grades 3-5! Each month will feature a new title to be read BEFORE book club! You can still come to book club if you are not finished - as long as you are OK with spoilers. This month's book is The Enormous Egg by Oliver Butterworth. Our goal in book..

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Environmental Writing Workshop

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Have you ever wondered if "nature writing" can only come from the wilderness, or if it can also be found in the heartbeat of our cities and the stories of our daily lives? Whether you are just beginning to write, or whether you have years of experience, this two-hour workshop will seek to broaden...

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Toddler Time

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Toddler Story Time is recommended for two and three year olds and their caregivers and will feature stories, singing, puppets, playing and more! In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for any changes. Programs will be cancelled if the Portsmouth schools are closed or delayed for weather.

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Poets' Workshop Group

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Poets are invited to join our new Poets' Workshop Group! This community of poets will share their work in a friendly and sensitive environment, explore others' work, write, reflect, revise, and publish! This group is for folks willing to commit to writing, reading others' work, providing helpful...

Film: The Librarians

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The Librarians 2025. 98 minutes. As we start National Library Week, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the librarians who transform our lives and keep our communities strong. Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know,...

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Baby Laptime Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Laptime is recommended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, bouncing rhymes, and puppets. Laptime is designed to engage babies and caregivers and provide social interaction while encouraging early literacy skills including talking, singing, reading and...

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Creative Writing Group II

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The Portsmouth Public Library invites you to join Creative Writing Group II which meets in person at the library and online via Zoom, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 6 to 8 PM. Writers of all genres are invited to attend and share their work in a congenial and sensitive...

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Lego Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Join us for LEGO Club at PPL! Each week children in grades K-5 are invited to join us in the Levenson Room to create unique LEGO challenges, work on individual projects and have fun with other LEGO loving kids! Challenges may include building marble mazes, things that float, ziplines and more! ...

Speculative Fiction Book Club: The Sparrow

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell Tuesday April 28 The Sparrow is a novel about a remarkable man, a living saint, a life-long celibate and Jesuit priest, who undergoes an experience so harrowing and profound that it makes him question the existence of God. This experience – the first contact...

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Mah Jongg

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Come to the library to play Mah Jongg, the ancient Chinese game of tiles on Saturdays from 10:30 AM —12:30 PM! The game is fun for all ages, free, fast, and easy to learn. We teach beginners the Tawainese version of Mah Jongg every Saturday at 10:30 AM. It only takes 15 minutes to learn, and then..

Spanish Language Discussion Group

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The Spanish Language Discussion Group meets at the Library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us...

World Affairs Discussion Group In Person & Zoom

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. Register to receive weekly topics and readings, and access to the discussions. To register, please contact our...

Middle School Mondays

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Calling All Middle Schoolers!!! Join us every Monday for our Middle School unwind space. We'll have snacks, space for you and your friends to hang out and chat, game, craft, and more! Or just come in, pop on your headphones, and relax after a long day at school! We will have a variety of board and..

Weekly Meditation

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Hybrid MeditationOur Weekly Meditation is now offered on Monday evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon. Join us every Monday from 6-6:45 PM in the Hilton Garden Inn Room or attend online via Zoom. Appropriate for all levels of experience. See our current schedule of teachers, or find out more...

Italian Language Discussion Group

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 4:15 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

This Italian Language Discussion Group meets at the library and online via Zoom part of the year. Please note each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask...

French Language Discussion Group

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The French Language Discussion Group meets at the library. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! More Info For information.

Drop-In Device Help

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

How do I listen to an audiobook using Libby? Can I send a picture with a text? How do I pair Bluetooth headphones? What are apps?! Get one-on-one help with these questions and more during our drop-in device help time at the library. From library digital services to Microsoft and Macs, all questions.

German Language Discussion Group

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The German Language Discussion Group meets at the library in the Hilton Garden Inn Room. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us...

Chinese Language Discussion Group

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

The Chinese Language Discussion Group meets online via Zoom. Please note that each group is volunteer-facilitated. These are not classes. They will have no teachers and may have no native speakers. However, the library has many resources for language learning—ask us today! Click this link to...

World Affairs Discussion Group

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Portsmouth Public Library · 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH

Are you fascinated by international affairs and the world of foreign policy? If so, please join our online World Affairs Discussion group. This program is offered online via Zoom. Register to receive weekly topics and readings, and access to the discussions. To register, please contact our...