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Maine Creature: Insects

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

What changes from one form into another, are more numerous than any other animal and often hides in plain sight? Insects!

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Under the Tree Reading Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Calling young readers! Join other kids from the neighborhood for a quiet reading club in the natural fort provided by Riverton’s magnificent Norway Spruce.

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young children play with their parents

Preschool Play Date Downtown

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months), Preschoolers (2-5)

Are you a parent or caregiver of a baby or preschooler? Stop by the Children's Library Downtown every other Saturday morning this summer for a big Preschool Play Date! Library staff will bring out special toys for

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D&D for Young Adventurers Downtown

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Downtown Branch! We are hosting four single-session campaigns this summer. Campaigns are designed for players ages 8-12 and no prior experience is necessary.  

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a baby in a high chair reads a board book

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
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, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Summer Reading
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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Deering Oaks Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Sagamore Village Study Center

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, July 22, 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

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

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, 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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Talbot Elementary School

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Riverton Park Study Center

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
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Level Up Your Future

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Level Up Your Future with this fun career exploration series at the Downtown Children's Library.

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Teen Art Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
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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Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
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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Will's Playground

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Munjoy South Playground

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
kid paints a rock like a lady bug

Happy Rock Painting!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Come paint a rock (or two) to brighten a stranger's day! What will your rock look like and where will you plant it? We will have plenty of rocks available, but you are welcome to bring your own rock!

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an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Summer Reading
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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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

North Deering Gardens

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
logo for the PPL Blurb Club

Blurb Club

Thursday, July 24, 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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Offsite Event
a teacher shows artwork in a gallery to four kids aged 8–12

Level Up Your Art

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Study Room 119 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Are you a teen looking to level up your art this summer, but don't know where to start? Join us for our art critique group and learn how to give and receive constructive feedback on visual art.

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