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Art Workshop: Inspired by Home

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Love Lab Studio to make art inspired by the idea of home! Exploring the mediums of drawing, writing and collage, Love Lab's teacher team will support you to create art you can...

Library Branch: Peaks Island Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join Love Lab Studio to make art inspired by the idea of home!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making services available to everyone. All events at PPL buildings are wheelchair accessible. Some library programs take place outdoors or offsite at partner organizations and businesses. Persons requiring special assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with the contact listed for the event.

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Noonday Concert: Timothy Burris

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Noonday Concert Series provides free access to live performances by Maine’s most talented musicians throughout the academic year. The series has always been an integral part of...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Rines Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Live Performance
Event Details:

The Noonday Concert Series provides free access to live performances by Maine’s most talented musicians throughout the academic year.

Closed for Thanksgiving

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

All PPL Locations will be closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Visit us online»

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

All PPL Locations will be closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Visit us online»

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Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

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Ideas for a Better Democracy from Maine and Away

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Services, Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Maine has led the nation in implementing polices that strengthen our democracy. How can Maine share what it's learned? How can we raise more awareness and curiosity about innovatio...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Rines Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Services, Other
Event Details:

Maine has led the nation in implementing polices that strengthen our democracy. How can Maine share what it's learned? How can we raise more awareness and curiosity about innovations in democracy?

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Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

a library worker helps a patron at a computer

Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

a library worker helps a patron at a computer

Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.

a library worker helps a patron at a computer

Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a library worker helps a patron at a computer

Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a ch...

Library Branch: Burbank Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Le...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Lewis Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. Each month, we celebrate an exhibit in the Lewis Gallery and often have additional exhibits in the Lower-Level exhibition area, performances, and other programs.