Event List

Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community.&n

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: 

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!

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Readers can sign up for their one-on-one reading session with Smith the Golden Retriever and his human companion, Jane.

Are you interested in keeping a creative journal, already have one in progress, or just like getting creative? Come join the Notebook Club at Burbank Branch!

Visit the Children's Library Downtown on the 3rd Saturday of the month this winter for Little Roots On The Go: where young children and their caregivers sing, play, and move together to spark a lifelong love of music!

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira).&n

Planned Parenthood New England will regularly visit the Teen Library Downtown the first Tuesday of the month during the 2025-2026 school year. 

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?

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.

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. 

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month.

Interested in developing your career? Curious about opening & operating a full- or part-time small business? PPL is working with New Ventures Maine to answer all your financial questions.