City Observes Juneteenth Holiday

By: City of Portsmouth

The City of Portsmouth’s municipal offices, libraries, museums, and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, June 20th, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Trash Collection – There will be no trash, recycling, or bulk collections on Monday, June 20th ,and all Monday routes will be collected on Wednesday, June 22nd. For more information, call the Waste Management Division at (757) 393-8663.

Portsmouth Public Library – Libraries will be closed on Monday, June 20th, in observance of Juneteenth. Learn more about America’s diverse history by visiting your favorite library location or online at our digital branch. Use your PPL card to start checking out e-books, downloading music, movies, and more at portsmouthpubliclibrary.org. Remember, your Digital Branch Library offers virtual services 24/7! Please call (757) 393-8501 for more information.

Portsmouth Museums and Tourism – All Portsmouth Museums will be closed on the Juneteenth Holiday, Monday, June 20th. The Portsmouth Welcome Center, located at 206 High Street, has new temporary hours. It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parks & Recreation Recreation Centers will be closed Monday, June 20th, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Parks will be operating with normal hours, from dawn to dusk. Picnic shelter rentals are available online at portsmouthparks.com.
Golf Courses will be open; tee times and golf carts are limited. Please call ahead to ensure availability.
-The Links Golf Course, located at 140 City Park Avenue, will be open from
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information, call (757) 465-1500.
-Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, located at 1 Bide-A-Wee Lane, will be open from
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information, call (757) 393-8600 or visit: portsvagolf.com.