Event List

Featured Events

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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Microphone and Transistor Radio

Peaks Island Radio Live @ the Library

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Peaks Island 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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CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
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a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

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

Friday, November 28, 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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multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, November 29, 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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Registration Required
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Portland Comix Club

Saturday, November 29, 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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Community Writes

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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
a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

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

Friday, December 5, 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 group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

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

Friday, December 12, 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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Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, December 13, 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

Register Now
Registration Required
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Portland Comix Club

Saturday, December 13, 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 group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

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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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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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

Register Now
Registration Required
a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

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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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.

Register Now
Registration Required
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

Register Now
Registration Required
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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CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, January 24, 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

Register Now
Registration Required
a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, January 24, 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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a library patron works from their laptop in the library

Community Writes

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Register Now
Registration Required
multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, February 7, 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

Register Now
Registration Required
a hand draws a cartoon for a comic or graphic novel

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, February 7, 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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CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

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