Event List

Featured Events

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CAMP (Comic Arts Maine Portland)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
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Library Branch
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Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

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Adult Writing Group

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

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Creative Career Lab

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

This winter the Maine Arts Commission is teaming up with Lights Out to launch Creative Career Lab – a dynamic new series of free interactive artist skill-building sessions designed to bolster Maine artists and creative entrepreneurs.

a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

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Notebook Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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!

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GET STUFF DONE!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Schedule that appointment! 

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a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

multiple people write in notebooks at a table

Notebook Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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!

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GET STUFF DONE!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Schedule that appointment! 

Work on that project! 

Finish that email! 

Submit that resume! 

Research that thing! 

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The Emily Dickinson Project

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Join writer, artist, and performer Patricia Mulholland to discuss the life and work of Emily Dickinson. Patrica will bring awareness to the genius and mystery of the beloved poet, and will discuss translating poem into song. 

Registration Required
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Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

Teen Community Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join Portland Poet Laureate Signature MiMi for this special mini writing series for teens! We'll explore the power of v.o.i.c.e.

Registration Required
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Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!

the hands of three people holding pens work on a project together in a notebook

Adult Writing Group

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

Vernal Pools in Maine

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

Drop by the Riverton Branch to learn about vernal pools and the creatures who visit them! Maine Master Naturalists Cordelia Hill, Tyler Kidder, and Laura Lewis will host an interactive informational table to share fun facts, activities, and h

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Notebook Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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!

Teen Community Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)

Join Portland Poet Laureate Signature MiMi for this special mini writing series for teens! We'll explore the power of v.o.i.c.e.

Registration Required
a group of classmates aged 9–14 smile to the camera

Creative Writing for Kids

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop, Writing Group
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

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!