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Seed Sowing Workshop with Wild Seed Project

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Come join us to learn about the diverse plants that grow here in Maine and their unique seed collection and seed sowing processes.

Registration Required
balls of yarn with knitting needles

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
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 ...

three kids aged 8–12 sit on the floor with their teacher discussing a book

Family Storytime Downtown

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Family Storytime:

Family Storytime is a general drop-in program for children of any age and their caregivers. Together we will read a variety of stories, sing songs, move our bodies and have fun! Fa...

a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+), Teens (Ages 12-18)

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. 

a baby in a high chair reads a board book

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies - Preschoool (Ages 0-5)
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, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
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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AARP: Explore Self-Employment after 50

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

New Ventures Maine, in partnership with AARP, will be holding a discussion for those in the 50+ community looking to explore their self-employment options.

a volunteer helps new Mainer's fill out paperwork

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
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:
, Teens (Ages 12-18)

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. 

a baby reaches for a picture book from the lap of their dad

Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies - Preschoool (Ages 0-5)
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...

kids do crafts at a table

After School Art Room

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
, Kids (Ages 6-11)

Drop in, get inspired, and make some art with friends at the library. Collage materials, paint, and drawing supplies will be provided. Participants are welcome to join us at any time during this program. 

the logo for PPL's Death Cafe series

Portland Death Café

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
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...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
, Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games our PS4. Games start at 2 PM both days and are available until the library closes.

kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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, November 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies - Preschoool (Ages 0-5)
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, November 21, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
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 series "Blurb Club @ Burbank"

Blurb Club @ Burbank

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
, Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games our PS4. Games start at 2 PM both days and are available until the library closes.

a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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, November 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
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, November 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies - Preschoool (Ages 0-5)
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, November 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
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...