Event List

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day

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

Closing

Burbank's 30th Birthday Party

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Burbank Branch

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Special Events, Other

Age Group:

All Ages

We invite you to celebrate the Burbank Branch Library as we mark 30 years in our Stevens Avenue location! Join library staff for family-friendly fun and activities. We will have music, games, crafts, button-making and more!

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Game Day Fun

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Peaks Island Branch

Program Type:

Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

All Ages

Join us for Game Day Fun at the Peaks Island Branch. We will have a variety of games set up in the Community Room across from the library. There will be oversized games, childhood favorites and maybe you'll discover a new game, too.

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Friends of the Peaks Island Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00am - 2:30pm

Peaks Island Branch

Program Type:

Other, Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

The Friends of the Peaks Island Library are hosting a Book Sale Saturday, July 19th, in the Community Room off the Peaks Island branch. Save the date and save your books!

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Happy Rock Painting!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Riverton Branch

Program Type:

Maker Club, Other, Summer Reading

Age Group:

All Ages

Come paint a rock (or two) to brighten a stranger's day! What will your rock look like and where will you plant it? We will have plenty of rocks available, but you are welcome to bring your own rock!

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Registration Required

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, August 1, 2025 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.

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CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

All Day

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

Closing

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, September 5, 2025 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.

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First Friday Art Walk

Friday, October 3, 2025 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.

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CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

All Day

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

Closing

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, November 7, 2025 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.

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CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

All Day

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

Closing

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

All Day

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

Closing

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, December 5, 2025 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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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