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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira).&n

a dad reads to a child aged 2-5 sitting in his lap

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
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...

Teen Art Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Teen Art Table: All day on Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Library Downtown as we bring out professional-grade art supplies for you to use and enjoy on our in-house art table. 

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
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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Blurb Club

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about a book!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
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!

a baby looks at a picture book while sitting in their mom's lap

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
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...

a child aged 2–5 plays with wooden educational toys

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
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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Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Workshop
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

This is a casual, drop-in creative writing group for children in grades 3, 4, & 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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group @ Peaks

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

a baby in a high chair reads a board book

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
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...

five kids aged 4–7 play with toys alongside their teacher

Preschool Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
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...

a volunteer helps new Mainer's fill out paperwork

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira).&n

a dad reads to a child aged 2-5 sitting in his lap

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
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...

Teen Art Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Teen Art Table: All day on Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Library Downtown as we bring out professional-grade art supplies for you to use and enjoy on our in-house art table. 

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reference Tutoring Area at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults

Are you over 60, an adult with a disability or a caregiver?

Do you have questions about resources and supports that may be available to you in your community?

two kids aged 5–7 play together at a table

Kids Crafternoon @ Riverton

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Crafternoon:

Kids of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this drop-in program to do a fun craft.

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Technology Tutoring @ Burbank

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

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

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
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...

logo for the PPL Blurb Club

Blurb Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about a book!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
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!

cartoon hands hold out a variety of books

All Genres Book Club @ Riverton: Season 2

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Push your reading boundaries and hear different perspectives on both popular and lesser-known books! Each participant will join the club on equal footing. Discussions will be group-led, and library staff will be on hand to help moderate.

Registration Required
a baby looks at a picture book while sitting in their mom's lap

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
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...

a child aged 2–5 plays with wooden educational toys

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
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...