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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Table Games: Round One

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Visit the Downtown Branch every Thursday afternoon during our Summer Reading program for table games for children, tween, teens, and their caregivers. We will alternate each week between the Teen Library and Children's Library.

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

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, 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, July 18, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island 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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kid plays with legos

Summer LEGO Club Downtown

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, 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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Maine Creatures Level Up: Insects

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Other
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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child reads a book under a massive Norway spruce tree

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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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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multi-sided dice sit atop a character sheet for a role playing game

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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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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kid contemplates future; comes up with idea

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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Happy Rock Painting!

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

Level Up Your Art

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Study Room 119 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club, 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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Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
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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children play a board game

Table Games: Level Up

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Visit the Downtown Branch every Thursday afternoon during our Summer Reading program for table games for children, tween, teens, and their caregivers. We will alternate each week between the Teen Library and Children's Library.

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

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island 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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a child aged 2–5 plays with wooden educational toys

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island 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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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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