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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira).&n

a dad reads to a child aged 2-5 sitting in his lap

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

HIV & STD Testing and Support

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The Frannie Peabody Center will be on-site in our new Community Resource Room, providing an HIV & AIDS testing and support clinic. Stop by anytime during the clinic for testing, information, and support.

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Teen D&D One-Shot

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Teen gamers: come join us for a one-off game of D&D! Registration for this event is required and space is limited.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile
Closing

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries

NOTE: All PPL Locations will be closed for New Year's Day. Visit us online »

Closing

Teen Puzzle Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Stop by the Teen Library during the holiday break to work on a collaborative, large-scale puzzle!

Technology Tutoring

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Technology 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. Advanc...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games our new PS5. Games start at 2 PM both days and are available until the library closes.

We have the following videogames to choose from: 

Teen Puzzle Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Stop by the Teen Library during the holiday break to work on a collaborative, large-scale puzzle!

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Adult Writing Group

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

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Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

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Baby Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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 chil...

five kids aged 4–7 play with toys alongside their teacher

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Ocean Avenue Elementary School

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
Bookmobile:

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, D...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
Bookmobile:

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, D...

Offsite Event
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Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

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Teen Community Pop-up: Planned Parenthood

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services, Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Teen Library Community Pop-up:

PPL's Teen Library Community Pop-ups strive to bring topical and relevant conversations directly to the young people who use our library spaces. We invite teens into conversation w...

Planned Parenthood New England will regularly visit the Teen Library Downtown the first Tuesday of the month during the 2025-2026 school year. 

Teen Art Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Teen Art Table: All day on Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Library Downtown as we bring out professional-grade art supplies for you to use and enjoy on our in-house art table. 

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reference Tutoring Area at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Are you over 60, an adult with a disability or a caregiver?

Do you have questions about resources and supports that may be available to you in your community?

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Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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 chil...

two kids aged 5–7 play together at a table

Kids Afternoon Crafts

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
Crafternoon:

Kids of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this drop-in program to do a fun craft.

Image of an Asian woman with a young Asian boy looking at a laptop computer together.

Internet Safety for Caregivers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Join SARSSM (Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine) for this training geared toward caregivers of young people who are just beginning to engage with the internet independently. 

Registration Required