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Baby Storytime

Monday, April 27, 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...

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 27, 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...

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Ocean Avenue Elementary School

Monday, April 27, 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, April 27, 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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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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). 

Work permit clinic:

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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...

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Drawings by Keanan Fox

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Keanan Fox grew up on Peaks Island and will be exhibiting his plaster drawings and photo collages at the library.

His exhibit will be on display Tuesday, April 28 through the month of May.

comic style explosion with text "Teen Opportunities Fair" in the center.

Teen Opportunities Fair

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Are you a teen looking for paid work, a summer job, an internship, or an opportunity to learn new skills?

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Longfellow Elementary School

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
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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Make a May Basket

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the library to make and decorate a May Day basket, just in time for May 1! All supplies will be provided.

 

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Talbot Elementary School

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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

Riverton Park Study Center

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
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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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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Baby Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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...

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After School Art Room

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
, Kids (Ages 6-11)

Drop in, get inspired, and make some art with friends at the library. Collage materials, paint, and drawing supplies will be provided. Participants are welcome to join us at any time during this program. 

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Presumpscot Elementary School

Wednesday, April 29, 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
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Lyseth Elementary School

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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
blurred image of people in a lecture

Surveying the City

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Surveying the City: Exploring Greater Portland through Historic Documents

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North Deering Gardens

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
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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Resources for Older Adults

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burbank 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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Self-Employment Drop-in

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

April 2nd, 16th, and 30th, a New Ventures Microenterprise Specialist will be available for drop-in questions from 10AM-12PM in Meeting Room 3.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Family Storytime:

Family Storytime is a general drop-in program for children of any age and their caregivers. Together we will read a variety of stories, sing songs, move our bodies and have fun! Fa...

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank 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...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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: