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Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 6, 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...

Technology Tutoring

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Tutoring:

One-on-one technology tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Advanc...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from...

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

Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Event Details:

Join Creative Writing for Kids in Grades 3, 4, & 5We will meet for 45 minutes each Friday afternoon.Bring your imagination – journals and pencils will be provided.

a balloon in the shape of the earth lifts up a wrecked house

First Friday Art Walk

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

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk from 5:00-7:00pm. This month, we celebrate the opening of Washed Away presented by the Union of Maine Visual Arts.Washed Away...

Adult Writing Group @ Peaks

Saturday, June 7, 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. 

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 ...

tweens read together in sunny library

Tween Book Club @ Riverton

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Event Details:

Join Riverton’s Tween Book Club, ideal for readers ages 9-11 who are eager to explore and discuss what’s important to them! The books we read will help spark conversations about ma...

a baby in a high chair reads a board book

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, June 9, 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, June 9, 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 an older adult sign up for benefits

Benefits & Resources for Older Adults @ Riverton

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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?A Resource Specialist f...

a volunteer helps new Mainer's fill out paperwork

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

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

Work Permit Form Assistance by appointment only at Portland Public Library EVERY TUESDAY (Mardi).  Come to Hope House between 11 and 3 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday to...

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

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, June 10, 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...

a look down at a number of books with their pages fanned out

Book Group @ Peaks

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to join the P.I. Book Group. Titles are chosen in advance by the members who rotate leading the discussion. Meetings are fun and mind-broadening. Contact the Peaks ...

Teen Art Table

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

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...

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

Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown 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...

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, June 12, 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...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from...

kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, June 12, 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 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
Event Details:

Join your neighbors at the Riverton Branch to explore the practice of Zentangle! Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to create beautiful, unplanned patterns that is known t...

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

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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...

Technology Tutoring

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Tutoring:

One-on-one technology tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Advanc...

Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from...