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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Peaks Island Radio Live @ the Library

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Pop-up Library, Summer Reading, Community Services
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Peaks Island Radio is LIVE at the Peaks Island Branch! Stop by and meet Peaks Island Radio's host Chris Marot and find out what it takes to have a radio station on the island.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, July 30, 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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This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, July 31, 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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This event is in the "Offsite" group

Blurb Club

Thursday, July 31, 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!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Level Up Your Art

Thursday, July 31, 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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

D&D for Young Adventurers Downtown

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

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

Registration Required
This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Make Your Own Superhero

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Join the fun as we create our own three-dimensional superheroes and then make them the stars of their own comic strips! What powers will your superhero bring with them wherever they go? Recommended for ages 6-12.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, July 31, 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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This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Table Games: Round One

Thursday, July 31, 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.

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Baby Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, August 1, 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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This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Burbank Fairy Frolic

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play, Summer Reading, Maker Club, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12)

Calling all fairies, wizards, gnomes, dragons, and elves! All manner of magical creatures are welcome at the Second Annual Burbank Fairy Frolic! Join us in our reading garden for an enchanted morning of crafts and fun. Costumes are encouraged!

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, August 1, 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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This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Summer LEGO Club Downtown

Friday, August 1, 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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This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, August 1, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Under the Tree Reading Club

Saturday, August 2, 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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Preschool Play Date Downtown

Saturday, August 2, 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

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, August 4, 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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This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Preschool Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, August 4, 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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This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, August 5, 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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This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Level Up Your Future

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

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

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Community Writes

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

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. 

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Make Your Own Game

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming, Maker Club
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Level up and make your own game at the Peaks Island branch. We will supply all the materials for you to make table games, fortune tellers, word puzzles and more! All ages are welcome to participate.