Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

10:15am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Services
Event Details:

Asylum seekers can meet with a representative from Hope Acts who will assist with completing and filing applications for work permits (Employment Authorization Cards).

Preschool Storytime Downtown

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (2-5)
Program Type: Storytime, Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Parents and caregivers can play and sing along while learning about new books, songs, fingerplays and stories from our librarians.

Disclaimer(s)

All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!

Teen Community Pop-up

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type: Pop-up Library, Community Services
Event Details:

Our Teen Community Pop-up series at PPL strives to bring topical and relevant conversations directly to the young people who use our library spaces. We invite teens into conversation with a diverse array of passionate professionals working in the Portland community. 

Teen Community Pop-up, November 2024 Schedule:

November 12: Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center

Disclaimer(s)

Teen programs and events at PPL are designed for youth ages 12-19 only unless otherwise stated. We ask that younger children and adults not attend or register for programs designated Teen for the benefit of our teen participants. 

Longfellow Elementary School

3:15pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children (5-12)
Program Type: Pop-up Library

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.  

Talbot Elementary School

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children (5-12)
Program Type: Pop-up Library

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.  

Middle School Book Club @ Peaks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Library Branch: Peaks Island Branch
Age Group: Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Middle school readers love to read books, lots of books, and share what they are reading with others. Unlike other book groups there is not a specific book that everyone reads each month.

Riverton Park Study Center

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children (5-12)
Program Type: Pop-up Library

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.

Disclaimer(s)

Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.