Portsmouth's How-To Festival Held Aug. 1

Ever wondered how to compost with worms? Or how to dance ballet, swing, or Bollywood? Or how to play chess? Or how to write a poem? Or how to take great photos with your phone? Or how to get the best mortgage or make more money? Or how to do yoga, Aikido or self-defense? Or how to care for a chicken or a pet rabbit? Or how to eat healthier? Or how to make origami, knit or embroider?

We could go on! There’s only one place to learn all these things and more: Portsmouth Public Library’s second How-To Festival, on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. It’s free and open to the public.

Supporting the local community is a big part of the library’s mission. The How-To Festival is a celebration of all the skills and talents the Seacoast area has to offer – and a place for community members to connect and share their knowledge and passion with each other! Our community partners are local individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including:

• Isobel Abelson
• Beth Boynton, RN, MS consulting
• Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
• Carina Claire
• Carol Coronis
• Gina DellaPasqua
• Diversions Puzzles & Games
• Elemental Energy
• Empire Beauty Schools
• Families First
• Forest Folk New England
• Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW, CGP
• The Fresh Press
• Jasmin Hunter Photography
• Many Paths for Health
• Mortgage Master, Inc.
• New Hampshire Chess Association
• Northeastern Ballet Theatre
• PG 1 Consulting
• Pintuck & Purl
• Portsmouth Aikido
• Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio
• Portsmouth Music And Arts Center
• Portsmouth Poet Laureate
• Portsmouth Recreation Department
• Portsmouth Thriller Dancers
• Primerica
• Valerie Lofaso Roy
• Merle Schlesinger
• Seacoast Permaculture Group
• Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue Team
• Seacoast Storytellers
• Seacoast Waldorf School
• Shaolin Studios
• Sidewalk Farms
• Stamped Designs
• Lucie Therrien
• UNH Marine Docent Program
• United Way of Greater Seacoast

There will be something for everyone at the How-To Festival – bring the whole family and all your friends! Win prizes, 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! So mark your calendars for August 1st, and get ready to learn. Find out more and view the schedule at cityofportsmouth.com/library/howtofestival.htm.