Event List

Featured Events

movie poster for 'The Archivettes'

"The Archivettes" Documentary Screening and Discussion

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
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Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom movie poster

"Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown 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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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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an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, December 18, 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, December 18, 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!

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, December 18, 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!

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

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, December 19, 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...

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a child aged 2–5 plays with wooden educational toys

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, December 19, 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, December 19, 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!

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a baby in a high chair reads a board book

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, December 22, 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...

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

Preschool Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, December 22, 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...

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

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, December 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...

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CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

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

NOTE: All PPL Locations will be closed for Christmas. Visit us online »

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multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Groups:

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

Early Birds: join us for these generative writing sessions facilitated by Riverton branch manager and fiction writer Meghan Gilliss, who thinks that writing in the morning—before the day

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young girl plays with LEGOs

Kids LEGO Club @ Riverton

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton 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!

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!

 

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Portland Comix Club

Saturday, December 27, 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 NEW YEAR'S DAY

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

NOTE: All PPL Locations will be closed for New Year's Day. Visit us online »

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First Friday Art Walk at PPL

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Portland Public Library for First Friday Art Walk in the Lewis Gallery.

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a library patron works from their laptop in the library

Community Writes

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required; please register if you'd like to receive a reminder. All experience levels welcome.

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Registration Required
two kids aged 5–7 play together at a table

Kids Crafternoon @ Riverton

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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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an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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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logo for the PPL Blurb Club

Blurb Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

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multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Groups:

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

Early Birds: join us for these generative writing sessions facilitated by Riverton branch manager and fiction writer Meghan Gilliss, who thinks that writing in the morning—before the day

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Registration Required
young girl plays with LEGOs

Kids LEGO Club @ Riverton

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton 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!

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!

 

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a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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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