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Winter Book Sale

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Don’t miss our Winter Book Sale!

Offsite Event
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Winter Book Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Don’t miss our Winter Book Sale!

Offsite Event

Winter Is Coming

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for an afternoon of winter and solstice crafts. All ages are welcome and all supplies provided. 

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Day of Solstice Cheer

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Help us embrace the season of darkness by stopping in to enjoy warm drinks and intentional light as you browse for the perfect book to keep you company through the dark afternoons and evenings.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS 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 Christmas. Visit us online »

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
First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

CLOSED FOR PATRIOT'S DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

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

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

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