Announcements

CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

All PPL Locations and Book Drops will be closed for the holiday. Book Drops will reopen at all locations Tuesday. There are no fees for materials returned late. 

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.

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!

Little Roots Family Music Class

10:30am - 11:15am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Babies (0-24 months), Preschoolers (2-5)
Program Type: Storytime, Family Storytime
Event Details:

Visit the Children's Library Downtown on the 1st Friday of every month for a special Little Roots Family Music Class for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers, presented by our partners from 317 Mai

Disclaimer(s)

Children's programs and events at PPL are designed for children under the age of 12 and their caregivers unless otherwise stated. We ask that older kids (teens) and solo adults not attend or register for programs designated Children's for the benefit of our young participants. 

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!

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.

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. 

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.

Paws & Pages

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children (5-12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making services available to everyone. All events at PPL buildings are wheelchair accessible. Some library programs take place outdoors or offsite at partner organizations and businesses. Persons requiring special assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with the contact listed for the event.

Children's programs and events at PPL are designed for children under the age of 12 and their caregivers unless otherwise stated. We ask that older kids (teens) and solo adults not attend or register for programs designated Children's for the benefit of our young participants.