How-To Festival 2015: Full Schedule

There will be something for everyone at the How-To Festival – bring the whole family and all your friends! Learn new things, meet your neighbors, and have fun. All you’ll need is a plan for lunch – bring your own, visit the Farmer’s Market, or head downtown. The rest is on the library!

Don’t forget to pick up your door prize tickets at the Welcome Table! We will draw winners at the Closing Ceremonies at 3 PM. You do not need to be present to win.

Events, times, locations, and presenters are subject to change.

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10:00am

✭ Opening ceremonies: How to read a poem

Everyone is invited to the opening ceremonies! Portsmouth Poet Laureate Kate Leigh will teach us how to read a poem.

Presenters

Kate Leigh

Portsmouth Poet Laureate

Kate was recently named the 2015 Portsmouth Poet Laureate.

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:00am - 10:15am
Levenson Room 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject orientation
Tags Featured

10:15am

✭ How to dance ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all movement and it develops a discipline that connects the mind, body and soul. It has been called "the perfect form of exercise" because it encompasses and connects all aspects of the human being.

Presenters

Edra Toth

Northeastern Ballet Theatre

Edra is a former prima ballerina for Boston Ballet and a ballet teacher of over 40 years. She brings a wealth of experience to demonstrating classical ballet technique.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:30am
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject dance, performance

10:15am

✭ How to groom a pet rabbit

Learn how to handle and groom a long haired rabbit.

Presenters

Laura Williford

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Laura is an experienced seed starter and has been caring for rabbits for 4 years.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:30am
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, hands-on activity
Audience 5 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

10:15am

✭ How to learn Indian dance: Masala Bhangra

Get started learning the Masala Bhangra, an Indian-dance based program, designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who love to stay physically active.

Presenters

Gina DellaPasqua

Gina teaches the Masala Bhangra Workout and is a certified Masala Bhangra level 2 Ambassador. She has been enjoying spreading this high energy Indian dance workout around the Seacoast since 2009.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:30am
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, performance, music

10:15am

✭ How to swing dance

We'll learn the basic of swing and some underarm turns.

Presenters

Peggi Morrow

Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio

Peggi has been teaching social dance for over 30 years. This is her second year with the How-To Festival.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:35am
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance

10:15am

✭ How to play lacrosse

Learn basic lacrosse rules and handling.

Presenters

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Eilee Foley

Eilee played lacrosse at Portsmouth High School, and had a very successful Lacrosse career at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:45am
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject sports

10:15am

✭ How to read and create runes

My presentation will include a brief history of runes, the different ways they are used in modern times, a visual presentation of how to use runes, and a visual presentation of how to make your own rune set.

Presenters

Valerie Lofaso Roy

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:45am
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

30 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience 12 and up, teens, adults
Subject crafts

10:15am

✭ How to save a seal

Find out what the NH Marine Mammal Rescue team does and what kind of animals they commonly see.

Presenters

Sarah Toupin

Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue Team

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:45am
Fiction nook 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 4 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject local interest, animals

10:15am

✭ How to write a poem

Kate will guide you to discover: What inspires you? How to let this combine with your feelings and words. She will also help you keep it simple.

Presenters

Kate Leigh

Portsmouth Poet Laureate

Kate was recently named the 2015 Portsmouth Poet Laureate.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 8 to 18, kids, teens
Subject language skills
Tags Featured

10:15am

✭ How to create a craft for various ages of children

Making paper bag puppets with a variety of art supplies.

Presenters

Parkie Boley

Families First

This is Parkie's second year with the How-To Festival. She will be assisted by Ally Dillon.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 11:15am
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts

10:15am

✭ How to play chess or improve your chess game

I will informally play chess with whoever drops by and point out a few suggestions on how they can improve their game.

Presenters

Doug Decker

New Hampshire Chess Association

Doug is a tournament chess player with a rating of 1611 through the US Chess Federation. He is a chess coach and local tournament director. He has directed or assistant directed over 100 tournaments in the past two and a half decades. He is on the board of directors for the NH Chess Association, and was the scholastic coordinator for a decade. Doug will be assisted by John Elmore.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 11:15am
Lobby Left 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience 4 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject games

10:15am

✭ Community weaving project

Everyone is invited to participate in our community weaving project! Each participant will receive an item they can contribute to the project in their welcome packet. Add more if you're inspired!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 3:00pm
Center staircase 1st floor

all day: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject art, crafts, weaving

10:15am

✭ Geek the Library photobooth

What do you geek? Tell us and have your photo added to the “Geek The Library” project!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 3:00pm
Cafe Left 1st floor

all day: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject photography

10:15am

✭ How to get started at the How-To Festival!

Pick up a schedule, map, and other helpful information at the Welcome Table outside the main entrance.

Don’t forget to pick up your door prize tickets! Write your name and contact information on each ticket, then choose which drawings you want to enter. We will draw winners at the Closing Ceremonies at 3 PM. You do NOT need to be present to win. Thank you to all the presenters and businesses who generously provided the prizes!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:15am - 3:00pm
Brickwork Outside the library's main entrance

all day: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, orientation
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject orientation

10:30am

✭ How to dance ballet

Presenters

Edra Toth

Northeastern Ballet Theatre

Edra is a former prima ballerina for Boston Ballet and a ballet teacher of over 40 years. She brings a wealth of experience to demonstrating classical ballet technique.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:30am - 10:45am
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject dance, performance

10:30am

✭ How to groom a pet rabbit

Learn how to handle and groom a long haired rabbit.

Presenters

Laura Williford

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Laura is an experienced seed starter and has been caring for rabbits for 4 years.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:30am - 10:45am
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, hands-on activity
Audience 5 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

10:30am

✭ How to learn Indian dance: Masala Bhangra

Get started learning the Masala Bhangra, an Indian-dance based program, designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who love to stay physically active.

Presenters

Gina DellaPasqua

Gina teaches the Masala Bhangra Workout and is a certified Masala Bhangra level 2 Ambassador. She has been enjoying spreading this high energy Indian dance workout around the Seacoast since 2009.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:30am - 10:45am
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, performance, music

10:35am

✭ How to swing dance

We'll learn the basic of swing and some underarm turns.

Presenters

Peggi Morrow

Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio

Peggi has been teaching social dance for over 30 years. This is her second year with the How-To Festival.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:35am - 10:55am
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance

10:45am

✭ How to dance ballet

Presenters

Edra Toth

Northeastern Ballet Theatre

Edra is a former prima ballerina for Boston Ballet and a ballet teacher of over 40 years. She brings a wealth of experience to demonstrating classical ballet technique.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:00am
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject dance, performance

10:45am

✭ How to learn Indian dance: Masala Bhangra

Get started learning the Masala Bhangra, an Indian-dance based program, designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who love to stay physically active.

Presenters

Gina DellaPasqua

Gina teaches the Masala Bhangra Workout and is a certified Masala Bhangra level 2 Ambassador. She has been enjoying spreading this high energy Indian dance workout around the Seacoast since 2009.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:00am
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, performance, music

10:45am

✭ How to make origami seed pots

We will use paper that would have otherwise ended up in the recycling box to make seed starting pots.

Presenters

Laura Williford

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Laura is an experienced seed starter and has been caring for rabbits for 4 years.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:00am
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts, gardening

10:45am

✭ How to play lacrosse

Learn basic lacrosse rules and handling.

Presenters

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Eilee Foley

Eilee played lacrosse at Portsmouth High School, and had a very successful Lacrosse career at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:15am
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject sports

10:45am

✭ How to read and create runes

Presenters

Valerie Lofaso Roy

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:15am
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

30 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience 12 and up, teens, adults
Subject crafts

10:45am

✭ How to save a seal

Find out what the NH Marine Mammal Rescue team does and what kind of animals they commonly see.

Presenters

Sarah Toupin

Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue Team

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:15am
Fiction nook 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 4 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject local interest, animals

10:45am

✭ How to write a poem

Kate will guide you to discover: What inspires you? How to let this combine with your feelings and words. She will also help you keep it simple.

Presenters

Kate Leigh

Portsmouth Poet Laureate

Kate was recently named the 2015 Portsmouth Poet Laureate.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 8 to 18, kids, teens
Subject language skills
Tags Featured

10:45am

✭ How to tie marine knots (practical seamanship)

Join us for a hands on class in basic knots and knot tying for all levels of skill.

Presenters

Jeff Savage

UNH Marine Docent Program

UNH Marine Docents have attended 7 months of training in marine science education learning about a variety of marine topics. Jeff Savage is also a professional mariner. He will be assisted by Doug MacLennan, who is an experience boater with over 40 years on the water.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:45am
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience 13 and up, teens, adults
Subject local interest, boating

10:45am

✭ How to walk a labyrinth

Participants will use a portable labyrinth to learn about this meditative practice.

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:45am
Lobby Right 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject meditation

10:45am

✭ How to take and edit great photographs on your phone

Limited Capacity seats available

Bring your own phone! Review different settings on the camera phone, practice taking photos, and editing the results.

Attendance is limited to 15 and is FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Please arrive early to secure your place. Signing up for this session on sched.org will not secure your place.

Presenters

Jasmin Hunter

Owner, Jasmin Hunter Photography

Jasmin is a wedding and portrait photographer and also takes travel photos using her cell phone. Her cell phone photography has been published on the cover of Spotlight Magazine and displayed in a juried photography exhibit at StoneCrop Gallery in Maine.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:45am - 11:45am
Special Collections 2nd floor

1 hour session: please stay for the full hour

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject art, photography
Tags Featured

10:55am

✭ How to swing dance

We'll learn the basic of swing and some underarm turns.

Presenters

Peggi Morrow

Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio

Peggi has been teaching social dance for over 30 years. This is her second year with the How-To Festival.

Saturday August 1, 2015 10:55am - 11:15am
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance

11:00am

✭ How to dance ballet

Presenters

Edra Toth

Northeastern Ballet Theatre

Edra is a former prima ballerina for Boston Ballet and a ballet teacher of over 40 years. She brings a wealth of experience to demonstrating classical ballet technique.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:00am - 11:15am
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject dance, performance

11:00am

✭ How to learn Indian dance: Masala Bhangra

Get started learning the Masala Bhangra, an Indian-dance based program, designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who love to stay physically active.

Presenters

Gina DellaPasqua

Gina teaches the Masala Bhangra Workout and is a certified Masala Bhangra level 2 Ambassador. She has been enjoying spreading this high energy Indian dance workout around the Seacoast since 2009.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:00am - 11:15am
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, performance, music

11:00am

✭ How to make origami seed pots

We will use paper that would have otherwise ended up in the recycling box to make seed starting pots.

Presenters

Laura Williford

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Laura is an experienced seed starter and has been caring for rabbits for 4 years.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:00am - 11:15am
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts, gardening

11:30am

✭ How to try Bikram yoga

A cool way to get into Hot Yoga! Learn about this series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises and the basic things you need to bring to your first Bikram class. This will be a fun, informative and light hearted demo to inspire you to go take your first real class.

Everyone will be able to participate: all ages, sizes, and shapes. Children under 13 should be accompanied by a parent for this activity.

Presenters

Carina Claire

Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher

Carina attended a 9 week yoga teacher training course in Khao Lak Thailand in 2014. She has been teaching full time at studios across New England since then, including Bikram Yoga Portsmouth, Bikram Yoga Concord, Bikram Yoga Manchester, Bikram Yoga Epping, Bikram Yoga Upper Valley and Bikram Yoga Mendon.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 11:45am
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject yoga

11:30am

✭ How to conduct a music ensemble

Take the baton and conduct a chamber ensemble through a short musical excerpt!

Presenters

Russ Grazier

Portsmouth Music And Arts Center

Russ Grazier has conducted the New Horizons Band for the past twelve years and has conducted numerous ensembles throughout his 30 year career as a professional musician. He will be joined by members of PMAC's New Horizons Band.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 11:50am
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity, performance
Audience 10 and up, teens, adults
Subject music

11:30am

✭ How to master sashiko embroidery

Learn the ancient art of Sashiko, a meditative and easy to master hand embroidery which can be functional and beautiful at the same time.

Presenters

Maggie Smith

Pintuck & Purl

Maggie has been hand-stitching for many years and currently owns Pintuck & Purl, a fabric and yarn shop which also sells all the tools for all sorts of hand crafts.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 11:50am
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience adults
Subject japanese crafts, art, sewing, embroidery

11:30am

✭ How to read aloud

Join United Way of the Greater Seacoast while we demonstrate how to read to children in a way that is engaging and fun for all.

Presenters

Victoria Su

United Way of Greater Seacoast

Victoria is an AmeriCorps VISTA serving at United Way of the Greater Seacoast in volunteer engagement and early literacy. Before starting her VISTA service year she worked as a reading tutor and an English Language Learner's tutor. She is also an experience actor and has done many different types of readings.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 11:50am
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject language skills, performance, reading

11:30am

✭ How to build a weekly menu plan

Learn how to set up a rotating menu built around your food preferences, your budget and the time you want to spend on food preparation.

Presenters

Christine Friese

Portsmouth Public Library

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Participants can sample or taste
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject food

11:30am

✭ How to create an ikebana flower arrangement

Limited Capacity seats available

Attendance is limited to 10 and is FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Please arrive early to secure your place. Signing up for this session on sched.org will not secure your place.

Merle will demonstrate the measuring, cutting and placement of plant materials in a container and participants will practice making their own arrangements.

Presenters

Merle Schlesinger

Merle has been studying Sogetsu ikebana for 17 years. In that time she has had arrangements displayed at the Boston Spring Flower Show, Tower Hill Botanic Gardens and Chestnut Hill Mall. She teaches a workshop for Sogetsu as well as an adult class through Kittery adult education.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject art, crafts, flower arranging, japanese crafts

11:30am

✭ How to finger knit

Just simple yarn and your fingers. There are single or multiple ways using your fingers to knit.

Presenters

Alison Petersen

Seacoast Waldorf School

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 12:30pm
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Make-and-Take, Hands-on activity
Audience 5 and up, kids, teens
Subject knitting, crafts

11:30am

✭ How to make origami

Learn how to make simple origami, including dragons, flowers, cranes, and more!

Presenters

Matt Trudeau

Diversions Puzzles & Games

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts

11:30am

✭ How to be calm, centered and powerful through Aikido

Learn how you can tap into your innate ability to be calm and powerful through the Japanese martial art of Aikido.

People of all sizes, shapes, and ages (12 and up) are welcome to attend.

Presenters

Aaron Cass

Portsmouth Aikido

Aaron is a 3rd degree black belt and the chief instructor of Portsmouth Aikido, where he has been practicing for 20 years and teaching for 10. Aaron will be assisted by Doug Kumph, Judy Ringer and Ingo Roemer.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

1 hour session: please stay for the full hour

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience adults
Subject martial arts, Self-defense
Tags Featured

11:45am

✭ How to try Bikram yoga

Presenters

Carina Claire

Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:45am - 12:00pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject yoga

11:50am

✭ How to conduct a music ensemble

Take the baton and conduct a chamber ensemble through a short musical excerpt!

Presenters

Russ Grazier

Portsmouth Music And Arts Center

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:50am - 12:10pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity, performance
Audience 10 and up, teens, adults
Subject music

11:50am

✭ How to master sashiko embroidery

Learn the ancient art of Sashiko, a meditative and easy to master hand embroidery which can be functional and beautiful at the same time.

Presenters

Maggie Smith

Pintuck & Purl

Maggie has been hand-stitching for many years and currently owns Pintuck & Purl, a fabric and yarn shop which also sells all the tools for all sorts of hand crafts.

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:50am - 12:10pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience adults
Subject japanese crafts, art, sewing, embroidery

11:50am

✭ How to read aloud

Join United Way of the Greater Seacoast while we demonstrate how to read to children in a way that is engaging and fun for all.

Presenters

Victoria Su

United Way of Greater Seacoast

Saturday August 1, 2015 11:50am - 12:10pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject language skills, performance, reading

12:00pm

✭ CANCELLED: How to get the best mortgage

Follow these five key steps to get the best mortgage.

Presenters

Daniel Hackett

Mortgage Master

Daniel has been a Mortgage Loan Officer since 2003.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject finances, home-buying

12:00pm

✭ How to knit

Learn the basics of knitting.

Presenters

Isobel Abelson

Isobel has been knitting for more than 70 years and has taught at area knitting shops as well as teaching at residential weekends and festivals.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject crafts

12:00pm

✭ How to try Bikram yoga

Presenters

Carina Claire

Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject yoga

12:00pm

✭ How to build a weekly menu plan

Learn how to set up a rotating menu built around your food preferences, your budget and the time you want to spend on food preparation.

Presenters

Christine Friese

Portsmouth Public Library

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Participants can sample or taste
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject food

12:00pm

✭ How to create an ikebana flower arrangement

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters

Merle Schlesinger

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject art, crafts, flower arranging, japanese crafts

12:00pm

✭ How to 3D-print a hand

Learn how Gutenberg prints in 3D!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lobby Right 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Demonstration
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject science, 3D printing

12:10pm

✭ How to conduct a music ensemble

Take the baton and conduct a chamber ensemble through a short musical excerpt!

Presenters

Russ Grazier

Portsmouth Music And Arts Center

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:10pm - 12:30pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity, performance
Audience 10 and up, teens, adults
Subject music

12:10pm

✭ How to master sashiko embroidery

Learn the ancient art of Sashiko, a meditative and easy to master hand embroidery which can be functional and beautiful at the same time.

Presenters

Maggie Smith

Pintuck & Purl

Maggie has been hand-stitching for many years and currently owns Pintuck & Purl, a fabric and yarn shop which also sells all the tools for all sorts of hand crafts.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:10pm - 12:30pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience adults
Subject japanese crafts, art, sewing, embroidery

12:10pm

✭ How to read aloud

Join United Way of the Greater Seacoast while we demonstrate how to read to children in a way that is engaging and fun for all.

Presenters

Victoria Su

United Way of Greater Seacoast

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:10pm - 12:30pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject language skills, performance, reading

12:15pm

✭ CANCELLED: How to get the best mortgage

Follow these five key steps to get the best mortgage.

Presenters

Daniel Hackett

Mortgage Master

Daniel has been a Mortgage Loan Officer since 2003.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject finances, home-buying

12:15pm

✭ How to knit

Learn the basics of knitting.

Presenters

Isobel Abelson

Isobel has been knitting for more than 70 years and has taught at area knitting shops as well as teaching at residential weekends and festivals.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject crafts

12:15pm

✭ How to try Bikram yoga

Presenters

Carina Claire

Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, adults, teens
Subject yoga

12:30pm

✭ CANCELLED: How to get the best mortgage

Follow these five key steps to get the best mortgage.

Presenters

Daniel Hackett

Mortgage Master

Daniel has been a Mortgage Loan Officer since 2003.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:30pm - 12:45pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject finances, home-buying

12:30pm

✭ How to knit

Learn the basics of knitting.

Presenters

Isobel Abelson

Isobel has been knitting for more than 70 years and has taught at area knitting shops as well as teaching at residential weekends and festivals.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:30pm - 12:45pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject crafts

12:45pm

✭ CANCELLED: How to get the best mortgage

Follow these five key steps to get the best mortgage.

Presenters

Daniel Hackett

Mortgage Master

Daniel has been a Mortgage Loan Officer since 2003.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject finances, home-buying

12:45pm

✭ How to boost your health and make smoothies like the pros

Morgan will enthusiastically describe and demonstrate the steps to creating the perfect healthy smoothies at home. Learn how to add special ingredients like superfoods and veggies to a basic formula, and how to go beyond smoothies to make great salad dressings, soups, dips, and more!

Presenters

Morgan Avery

The Fresh Press

Morgan is a certified holistic health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She works with clients one-on-one and in groups, and has given wellness workshops, healthy cooking lessons, and worked with an after school program and summer camp to get kids excited about creating healthy smoothies. Morgan is also the recipe creator for the Fresh Press, an organic juice bar in downtown Portsmouth.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Participants can sample or taste
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject food

12:45pm

✭ How to get away from an attacker (self-defense)

Learn how to get away from several types of grabs/holds of an attacker.

Participants will practice the moves on friends (or instructors) during this presentation. Some physical activity is required, so individuals should generally be in good health.

Presenters

Cindy Naiditch

Shaolin Studios

Cindy Naiditch is Chief instructor, 4th degree black belt at Shaolin Studies. Cindy will be assisted by Catherine Thorn.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience 8 and up, adults, teens
Subject martial arts, Self-defense

12:45pm

✭ How to knit

Learn the basics of knitting.

Presenters

Isobel Abelson

Isobel has been knitting for more than 70 years and has taught at area knitting shops as well as teaching at residential weekends and festivals.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject crafts

12:45pm

✭ How to take care of a chicken

See a chicken up close and learn how to take care of her.

Presenters

Leslie Stevens

Sidewalk Farms

Leslie is a UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and Natural Resourses Steward, and an urban farmer. She will be assisted Carly Wile.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

12:45pm

✭ How to create princess hair styles

Learn how to create a princess hair design that will amaze your friends.

Presenters

Kim Walch

Empire Beauty Schools

Kim holds a Cosmetology License and Cosmetology Instructor License. She will be assisted by Brenda Glidden.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:05pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject hair, fashion

12:45pm

✭ How to learn track events

Learn track and field events with Portsmouth Recreation Department staff.

Presenters

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject sports

12:45pm

✭ How to make a hand-made greeting card

Make an original hand-made greeting card to brighten someone's day.

Presenters

Jeannette Lacasse

Stamped Designs

Jeannette has been the owner of Stamped Designs in Dover NH since 1996.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts

12:45pm

✭ How to make fruit circuits

Learn how electricity can travel through fruit by experimenting with lemon batteries and a banana piano!

Presenters

Meredith Lamothe

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Meredith teaches weekly science classes at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. The most recent session is about electricity and magnetism.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject science, electricity

12:45pm

✭ How to make nature mandalas using found items in nature

We collect twigs, leaves, flowers, pine cones, stones, pebbles, seeds, sea glass and other items found in nature hikes or beach combing and assemble them into an artistic creation the child or adult can take home.

Presenters

Heather Hatada Boyd

Forest Folk New England

Heather has been working with children in some capacity for 25 years. She was a Lead Teacher and Assistant Supervisor for a Nature Based Preschool in Kittery Maine for the last three years and recently opened a Nature Club for families called Forest Folk New England.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take, Audience participation
Audience 4 and up, kids, teens, adults
Subject crafts, nature

12:45pm

✭ How to dance Michael Jackson's Thriller

Learn how to dance Michael Jackson's Thriller song.

Presenters

Marissa Day

Portsmouth Thriller Dancers

Jonathan and Marissa Day have been involved in the Portsmouth Thriller Dancers group for three years. Lisa Griffin has taught the Portsmouth Thriller Dancers for over five years and has always been inspired by song and dance. The Thriller Dancers are a popular feature of the Portsmouth Halloween Parade.

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

1 hour session: please stay for the full hour

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance
Tags Featured

12:45pm

✭ How to use 'medical improv' to improve communication in healthcare

Participants will practice fun, basic Medical Improv activities that build communication and interpersonal skills while learning about the critical need for effective communication among consumers, doctors, nurses, and others. Everyone is welcome: healthcare providers and individuals!

Curious? Watch Beth teach local nurses and students how to deal with interruptions using improv principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGK9_CkhRNw.

Presenters

Beth Boynton, RN, MS

Beth Boynton, RN, MS consulting

Beth has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years and a consultant and author for about 10 of them. She specializes in interactive workshops and coaching to improve communication and collaboration in healthcare. She has also been a student of improv for more than 5 years. Her Masters is in organization and management and I have been trained in the Professor Watson curriculum for "Medical Improv" at Northwestern University School of Medicine.

Med Improv Handout Portsmouth library pdf

Saturday August 1, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

1 hour session: please stay for the full hour

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject communication skills, health care, language
Tags Featured

1:00pm

✭ How to boost your health and make smoothies like the pros

Presenters

Morgan Avery

The Fresh Press

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Participants can sample or taste
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject food

1:00pm

✭ How to get away from an attacker (self-defense)

Presenters

Cindy Naiditch

Shaolin Studios

Cindy Naiditch is Chief instructor, 4th degree black belt at Shaolin Studies. Cindy will be assisted by Catherine Thorn.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience 8 and up
Subject martial arts, Self-defense

1:00pm

✭ How to take care of a chicken

See a chicken up close and learn how to take care of her.

Presenters

Leslie Stevens

Sidewalk Farms

Leslie is a UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and Natural Resourses Steward, and an urban farmer. She will be assisted Carly Wile.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

1:05pm

✭ How to create princess hair styles

Learn how to create a princess hair design that will amaze your friends.

Presenters

Kim Walch

Empire Beauty Schools

Kim holds a Cosmetology License and Cosmetology Instructor License. She will be assisted by Brenda Glidden.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:05pm - 1:25pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject hair, fashion

1:15pm

✭ How to boost your health and make smoothies like the pros

Presenters

Morgan Avery

The Fresh Press

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Participants can sample or taste
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject food

1:15pm

✭ How to get away from an attacker (self-defense)

Presenters

Cindy Naiditch

Shaolin Studios

Cindy Naiditch is Chief instructor, 4th degree black belt at Shaolin Studies. Cindy will be assisted by Catherine Thorn.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience 8 and up
Subject martial arts, Self-defense

1:15pm

✭ How to take care of a chicken

See a chicken up close and learn how to take care of her.

Presenters

Leslie Stevens

Sidewalk Farms

Leslie is a UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and Natural Resourses Steward, and an urban farmer. She will be assisted Carly Wile.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

1:15pm

✭ How to win the money game

Learn the rules that everyone should know to make money work for you instead of you always working for money.

Presenters

Amy Lord

Primerica

Amy holds an investment license and a NH state life insurance license. Amy will be assisted by Elizabeth Lord.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience adults
Subject finances

1:15pm

✭ How to play the spoons

The spoons are used as a musical instrument by the Acadians, Quebecois, Cajuns and the Franco-Americans of New England. This will be a demonstration of how to make a set of spoons to use as a musical instrument and how to play them.

Presenters

Lucie Therrien

Lucie is a well-known performer in Portsmouth, and also teaches piano, voice, guitar, French folksinging and French conversation.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject music, performance

1:15pm

✭ How to learn track events

Learn track and field events with Portsmouth Recreation Department staff.

Presenters

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject sports

1:15pm

✭ How to build a pedal-powered battery charger

Library staff members built a pedal-powered battery charger this summer, and will show you how it works!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Lobby Right 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Physical activity
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject science, energy, electricity

1:25pm

✭ How to create princess hair styles

Learn how to create a princess hair design that will amaze your friends.

Presenters

Kim Walch

Empire Beauty Schools

Kim holds a Cosmetology License and Cosmetology Instructor License. She will be assisted by Brenda Glidden.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:25pm - 1:45pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity
Audience kids, teens
Subject hair, fashion

1:30pm

✭ How to boost your health and make smoothies like the pros

Presenters

Morgan Avery

The Fresh Press

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Participants can sample or taste
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject food

1:30pm

✭ How to get away from an attacker (self-defense)

Presenters

Cindy Naiditch

Shaolin Studios

Cindy Naiditch is Chief instructor, 4th degree black belt at Shaolin Studies. Cindy will be assisted by Catherine Thorn.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience 8 and up
Subject martial arts, Self-defense

1:30pm

✭ How to take care of a chicken

See a chicken up close and learn how to take care of her.

Presenters

Leslie Stevens

Sidewalk Farms

Leslie is a UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and Natural Resourses Steward, and an urban farmer. She will be assisted Carly Wile.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience all ages, kids, teens, adults
Subject animals

1:30pm

✭ How to win the money game

Learn the rules that everyone should know to make money work for you instead of you always working for money.

Presenters

Amy Lord

Primerica

Amy holds an investment license and a NH state life insurance license. Amy will be assisted by Elizabeth Lord.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience adults
Subject finances

1:35pm

✭ How to play the spoons

Presenters

Lucie Therrien

Lucie is a well-known performer in Portsmouth, and also teaches piano, voice, guitar, French folksinging and French conversation.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:35pm - 1:55pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject music, performance

1:45pm

✭ How to win the money game

Learn the rules that everyone should know to make money work for you instead of you always working for money.

Presenters

Amy Lord

Primerica

Amy holds an investment license and a NH state life insurance license. Amy will be assisted by Elizabeth Lord.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience adults
Subject finances

1:55pm

✭ How to play the spoons

Presenters

Lucie Therrien

Lucie is a well-known performer in Portsmouth, and also teaches piano, voice, guitar, French folksinging and French conversation.

Saturday August 1, 2015 1:55pm - 2:15pm
Graphic Novels nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject music, performance

2:00pm

✭ How to compost with worms

Meet some red wiggler worms and see them turning food scraps and used paper products into rich soil indoors!

Presenters

Amy Antonucci

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Amy Antonucci is a certified permaculture designer, local homesteader, and worked in organic agriculture for over ten years. She shares her love of working with nature by speaking and teaching on homesteading topics for the Seacoast Permaculture group and at libraries, schools, garden clubs, and more!

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject animals, gardening

2:00pm

✭ How to win the money game

Learn the rules that everyone should know to make money work for you instead of you always working for money.

Presenters

Amy Lord

Primerica

Amy holds an investment license and a NH state life insurance license. Amy will be assisted by Elizabeth Lord.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Special Collections 2nd floor

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience adults
Subject finances

2:00pm

✭ How to make an image/dream book to bring your dreams and desires into reality

What DO you want in your LIFE? Make an image book with pictures cut out of magazines to look at daily and have these start to happen for you.

Presenters

Paula Glynn

PG 1 Consulting

Paula is a prosperity and Law of Attraction practitioner.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take, Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject crafts

2:00pm

✭ How to make healthy cooking choices

Healthy cooking choices and tips: selecting ingredients, food preparation, and safe storage.

Presenters

Marilynn Carter

Many Paths for Health

Marilyn is a Wholistic Health and Wellness Practitioner, Foodie, Cook, and Cookbook Author.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience 8 and up, teens, adults
Subject food

2:00pm

✭ How to greek dance: mastering the syrtos

Inspiring session learning one of the most popular Greek circle dances and the oldest form of folk dancing, the Syrtos.

Presenters

Carol Coronis

Of Greek descent, Carol learned Greek dancing as a child. She has performed Greek music for several decades and has been Greek dancing pretty much her whole life.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance

2:00pm

✭ How to learn cheerleading moves

Learn basic cheerleading moves and jumps.

Presenters

Portsmouth Youth Cheerleaders

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject performance, sports

2:00pm

✭ How To SOLVE problems in five simple steps

The SOLVE presentation will demonstrate how to find solutions to problems in five easy, enjoyable and effective steps.

Presenters

Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW, CGP

Bette is a clinical social worker, speaker and author of a new book, "Soul Mothers' Wisdom: Seven Insights for the Single Mother," released in March from Pearlsong Press. | As a stress management teacher and workshop leader for over 25 years, she has dedicated her work to accessing and using the intuitive/psychic dimension of the mind for stress relief and for the inner guidance vital for solving problems.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 12 and up, adults, teens
Subject communication skills

2:00pm

✭ How to tell a story

“How to Tell a Story” provides basic instruction and techniques in finding, choosing, learning, and telling stories through performance observation, presentation, and a hands-on storytelling activity.

Presenters

Debra Ballou

Seacoast Storytellers

Debra Ballou, serving for over five years as Coordinator of Seacoast Storytellers of Portsmouth, NH, has 20 years of storytelling and 30 years of teaching experience as a non-formal educator for audiences of all ages in libraries, nature centers, schools, museums, etc. She has a BA in Biology and a MS in Environmental Studies Education. Debra is the 2012 recipient of the “Gateways Award” from the New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance because... Read More →

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience 10 and up, teens, adults
Subject performance, language skills, storytelling

2:00pm

✭ How to make a firefly

Join the staff from Firefly Pottery for a fun craft - making fireflies!

Presenters

Denise McDonough

Firefly Pottery

Denise is the owner of Firefly Pottery, a contemporary ceramic art studio | where you can visit, relax and create your own work of art!

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen nook Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take
Audience 8 and up, kids, teens
Subject crafts

2:00pm

✭ How to play STEM games!

Join the engineers of fun from G. Williker's Toyshop to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on experimentation and non-stop exploration!

Presenters

Bob Breneman

G. Williker's Toyshop has been part of the Portsmouth scene since 1978.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunroom Youth, 1st floor

1 hour session: drop in anytime

type of activity Hands-on activity
Audience 5 and up, adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math)

2:00pm

✭ How to do yoga sun salutations (surya namaskar)

How to do Yoga Sun Salutations.

Presenters

Devon Claire Boyd, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher., Elemental Energy - Portsmouth, NH

Devon is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher. She will be assisted by Amanda Murphy. | | Visit their How To Station to learn and practice Yoga Sun Salutations.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hilton Garden Room 2nd floor

1 hour session: please stay for the full hour

type of activity Audience participation, Hands-on activity, Physical activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject yoga
Tags Featured

2:15pm

✭ How to compost with worms

Meet some red wiggler worms and see them turning food scraps and used paper products into rich soil indoors!

Presenters

Amy Antonucci

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject animals, gardening

2:20pm

✭ How to make an image/dream book to bring your dreams and desires into reality

What DO you want in your LIFE? Make an image book with pictures cut out of magazines to look at daily and have these start to happen for you.

Presenters

Paula Glynn

PG 1 Consulting

Paula is a prosperity and Law of Attraction practitioner.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:20pm - 2:40pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take, Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject crafts

2:20pm

✭ How to make healthy cooking choices

Healthy cooking choices and tips: selecting ingredients, food preparation, and safe storage.

Presenters

Marilynn Carter

Many Paths for Health

Marilyn is a Wholistic Health and Wellness Practitioner, Foodie, Cook, and Cookbook Author.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:20pm - 2:40pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience 8 and up, teens, adults
Subject food

2:30pm

✭ How to compost with worms

Meet some red wiggler worms and see them turning food scraps and used paper products into rich soil indoors!

Presenters

Amy Antonucci

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject animals, gardening

2:30pm

✭ How to greek dance: mastering the syrtos

Inspiring session learning one of the most popular Greek circle dances and the oldest form of folk dancing, the Syrtos.

Presenters

Carol Coronis

Of Greek descent, Carol learned Greek dancing as a child. She has performed Greek music for several decades and has been Greek dancing pretty much her whole life.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience 13 and up, teens, adults
Subject dance, music, performance

2:30pm

✭ How to learn cheerleading moves

Learn basic cheerleading moves and jumps.

Presenters

Portsmouth Youth Cheerleaders

Portsmouth Recreation Department

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Outside 2 Far side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Physical activity
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject performance, sports

2:30pm

✭ How To SOLVE problems in five simple steps

The SOLVE presentation will demonstrate how to find solutions to problems in five easy, enjoyable and effective steps.

Presenters

Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW, CGP

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Courtyard 1st floor, through the cafe

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience 12 and up, adults, teens
Subject communication skills

2:30pm

✭ How to tell a story

Presenters

Debra Ballou

Seacoast Storytellers

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth entrance Youth, 1st floor

30 minute session

type of activity Audience participation, Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience 10 and up, teens, adults
Subject performance, language skills, storytelling

2:40pm

✭ How to make an image/dream book to bring your dreams and desires into reality

What DO you want in your LIFE? Make an image book with pictures cut out of magazines to look at daily and have these start to happen for you.

Presenters

Paula Glynn

PG 1 Consulting

Paula is a prosperity and Law of Attraction practitioner.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:40pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Left 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Hands-on activity, Make-and-Take, Audience participation
Audience adults
Subject crafts

2:40pm

✭ How to make healthy cooking choices

Healthy cooking choices and tips: selecting ingredients, food preparation, and safe storage.

Presenters

Marilynn Carter

Many Paths for Health

Marilyn is a Wholistic Health and Wellness Practitioner, Foodie, Cook, and Cookbook Author.

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:40pm - 3:00pm
Fiction nook 1st floor

20 minute session

type of activity Demonstration
Audience 8 and up, teens, adults
Subject food

2:45pm

✭ How to compost with worms

Meet some red wiggler worms and see them turning food scraps and used paper products into rich soil indoors!

Presenters

Amy Antonucci

Seacoast Permaculture Group

Saturday August 1, 2015 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Outside 1 Near side of field between library and Connie Bean Center

15 minute session

type of activity Demonstration, Hands-on activity
Audience adults
Subject animals, gardening

3:00pm

✭ Closing ceremonies

Everyone is invited to the closing ceremonies! We will share what we learned and draw door prize winners.

Don’t forget to pick up your door prize tickets at the Welcome Table! Write your name and contact information on each ticket, then choose which drawings you want to enter. We will draw winners at the Closing Ceremonies at 3 PM. You do NOT need to be present to win. Thank you to all the presenters and businesses who generously provided the prizes!

Presenters

PPL Staff

Saturday August 1, 2015 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Levenson Room 1st floor

15 minute session

type of activity Audience participation
Audience adults, all ages, kids, teens
Subject door prizes
Tags Featured