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Featured Events

Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom movie poster

"Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
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Microphone and Transistor Radio

Peaks Island Radio Live @ the Library

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Peaks Island Branch
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Singing Storytime with Mx. Linda

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
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Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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Art Club Downtown

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Join our Art Club in the Children's Library! Every other Tuesday afternoon this summer we will offer a different art activity. Crafts are designed for children ages 5-12, but younger children may be able to participate with adult assistance.

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Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
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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CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

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Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
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Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
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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Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

This is a casual, drop-in creative writing group for children in grades 3–5. We meet for 45 minutes each Friday afternoon at the Peaks Island branch library. Journals and pencils will be provided: just bring your imagination!

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Summer LEGO Club Downtown

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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Singing Storytime with Mx. Linda

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Family Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months), Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12)

Join special guest Mx. Lindz for songs and stories at the Portland Public Library! We'll sing together, read a story (or two!), and have a whole lot of fun. Come for the books, stay for the dance party! Perfect for kids of all ages.

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Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
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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Preschool Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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Level Up Your Future

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Level Up Your Future with this fun career exploration series at the Downtown Children's Library.

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Middle School Book Club @ Peaks

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

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.

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Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
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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D&D Campaign for Young Adventurers @ Burbank

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Burbank Branch! This three-session mini campaign will take players on an adventure through a mystical library full of monsters, magical objects, and mayhem.

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Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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Worms and Our World

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Discover how worms magically transform waste through vermiculture–worm composting! Meet live red wiggler worms, use dramatic play to explore what it’s like to be a worm, and learn how they help the plants around.

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D&D Campaign for Young Adventurers @ Burbank

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Burbank Branch! This three-session mini campaign will take players on an adventure through a mystical library full of monsters, magical objects, and mayhem.

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Registration Required
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D&D for Young Adventurers Downtown

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Downtown Branch! We are hosting four single-session campaigns this summer. Campaigns are designed for players ages 8-12 and no prior experience is necessary.  

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Registration Required
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Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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Table Games: Level Up

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Visit the Downtown Branch every Thursday afternoon during our Summer Reading program for table games for children, tween, teens, and their caregivers. We will alternate each week between the Teen Library and Children's Library.

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Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
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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a child aged 2–5 plays with wooden educational toys

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
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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