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Baby Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (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

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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...

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Ocean Avenue Elementary School

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
a volunteer helps new Mainer's fill out paperwork

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 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, January 27, 2026 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...

HIV & STD Testing and Support

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
All Ages

The Frannie Peabody Center will be on-site in our new Community Resource Room, providing an HIV & AIDS testing and support clinic. Stop by anytime during the clinic for testing, information, and support.

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Longfellow Elementary After School Recreation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Talbot Elementary After School Recreation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Riverton Park Study Center

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event

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, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (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, January 28, 2026 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 PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Presumpscot Elementary After School Recreation

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Lyseth Elementary After School Recreation

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

North Deering Gardens

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
Photo of Author Laura Poppick with an Illustration of geological strata - (this artwork is the cover of the book)

Stories from Geological History

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Author Talk, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

As we grapple with the environmental crises gripping Earth today, we can look to the deep geologic history of this planet to learn how Earth regained stability during past periods of upheaval. Join local science journalist Laura Popp

a volunteer helps an older adult sign up for benefits

Resources for Older Adults

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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?

Family Storytime Downtown

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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...

an adult reads a picture book to kids

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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...

logo for the PPL Blurb Club

Blurb Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite
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!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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 new PS5. Games start at 2 PM both days and are available until the library closes.

We have the following videogames to choose from: 

the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

East End Elementary After School Recreation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)
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...

Offsite Event
kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!

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!