This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.

Asylum Seeker Resource Center

All Day
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Services
Event Details:

Representatives from Hope Acts will be on site to help with language interpretation and to provide free resources including computer printouts, photocopies, and mailing envelopes.

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Library Branch: Peaks Island Branch
Age Group: Babies (0-24 months)
Program Type: Storytime, Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime is our series for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers. Reading, playing, talking, singing, and writing are the five practices that stimulate the growth of a child’s brain and make the connections that will become the foundation for reading. Baby Storytime at the Portland Public Library incorporates the elements of early literacy and shares songs, rhymes, and movement that caregivers can use with baby at home!

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!

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Library Branch: Peaks Island Branch
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!

This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.

Technology Tutoring

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tutoring

One-on-one technology tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Advance registration is required, please call or visit the reference/branch desk to sign up.

This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.

Teen Video Games

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Library
Age Group: Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM!

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. 

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.

Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Library Branch: Peaks Island Branch
Age Group: Children (5-12)
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Creative Writing for Kids in Grades 3, 4, & 5
We will meet for 45 minutes each Friday afternoon.
Bring your imagination – journals and pencils will be provided.

This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.

First Friday Art Walk

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.