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Smiling toddlers gathered around and playing a large drum. An adult wears a white and red "Little Roots" t-shirt.

Little Roots Family Music Class

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
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Singing Storytime with Mx. Linda

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
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Signature MiMi reads from a poetry text

Poetry Open Mic and Zine Making

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
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a nature journal

Introduction to Nature Journaling

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Riverton 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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Fiber Arts Meetup @ Burbank

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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a hand finishes a Zentangle version of the PPL logo

Adult Zentangle @ Riverton

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join your neighbors at the Riverton Branch to explore the practice of Zentangle!

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CLOSED FOR A STAFF IN-SERVICE DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile

All PPL Branches will be closed on Friday, May 9 for a staff in service day. Visit us online!

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balls of yarn with knitting needles

Fiber Arts Meetup @ Burbank

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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the logo for PPL's Death Cafe series

Portland Death Café

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

At Portland Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death.

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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here Friday, May 23 for one hour.

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CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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balls of yarn with knitting needles

Fiber Arts Meetup @ Burbank

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

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a hand finishes a Zentangle version of the PPL logo

Adult Zentangle @ Riverton

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join your neighbors at the Riverton Branch to explore the practice of Zentangle!

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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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the logo for PPL's Death Cafe series

Portland Death Café

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

At Portland Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death.

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CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
balls of yarn with knitting needles

Fiber Arts Meetup @ Burbank

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

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