Portsmouth Public Library

Young Adult Book Talk Podcast

Webmaster — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:34:34 +0000

In this months Book Talk Podcast, we discuss the ongoing Book Battle Royale and the books in the bracket.

Bookmark: Re-Purposing Paint Strips

Webmaster — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:27:58 +0000

This craft came from the book “Simply Sublime Gifts: 30 No-Sew, Low-SewProjects” by Jodi Kahn. This item is available for check out from any Portsmouth Public Library location.

February 2012 Bookmark

Webmaster — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:54 +0000

Need a bookmark? Print a copy of this bookmark from home by clicking ‘here’

Lettie Clark 1937 Flood Interview

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:24:44 +0000

Ms. Lettie Clark reflects on her memories of the 1937 flood.

Longing by Karen Kingsbury

Webmaster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:06:49 +0000

Review provided by Regina Lyons About the Book Book 3 of a Bailey Flanigan Series. About a young girl leaving home for New York, finding a part on Broadway, finding love with a famous actor. The trials of leaving one love and finding another. Fighting to maintain her religion. Favorite Part The part where her ...

Zero Day by David Baldacci

Webmaster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:53:59 +0000

Review provided by Janet Nowlin About the Book This book was great from start to finish. A thriller. I didn’t want to put it down. Favorite Part All of it. Recommend Yes. View on our catalog.

77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz

Webmaster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:35:08 +0000

Review provided by Janet Nowlin About the Book I didn’t like this type of book. Spooky. Favorite Part None. Recommend No. View on our catalog.

D.C. Dead by Stuart Woods

Webmaster — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:42:53 +0000

Review provided by Janet Nowlin

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Webmaster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:50:56 +0000

Diana Bishop is a witch who refuses to use her magic. Working in Oxford’s Bodleian Library, she accidentally discovers a bewitched manuscript. Her discovery draws the interest of several daemons, witches, and vampires. One vampire in particular comes to her rescue, Matthew Clairmont and helps to protect Diana from others trying to cause her harm. ...

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Webmaster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:38:57 +0000

At first, I hated this book. I'm not much for fantasy or science fiction. But after putting it down halfway through I found myself picking it back up to try to finish it. I am so glad I did! I found it fascinating! On the surface, a circus full of performers and magic, hidden away is a competition between two characters who...