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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Friends of the Peaks Island Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00am - 2:30pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Other, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

The Friends of the Peaks Island Library are hosting a Book Sale Saturday, July 19th, in the Community Room off the Peaks Island branch. Save the date and save your books!

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Maine Creature: Insects

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
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!

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

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.

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Happy Rock Painting!

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

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

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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Author Talk: Lewis Robinson

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Author Talk, Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Maine Author Lewis Robinson will join the Friends of Peaks Island Library to discuss his new book,

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

Level Up Your Future

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Paws & Pages

Friday, August 8, 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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group

Under the Tree Reading Club

Saturday, August 16, 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

Paws & Pages

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
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.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group
This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Offsite" group
This event is in the "Virtual/Hybrid" group
This event is in the "Pop-up Libraries" group

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Death Café

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

At Portland Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death.

This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group

Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Love to do hand crafts? Bring your latest project and join other crafters for inspiration and conversation. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, and other fiber arts welcome, as are all ...

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Portland Comix Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teenagers (14-19)

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm. 

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group
This event is in the "Riverton Branch" group
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group
This event is in the "Offsite" group
This event is in the "Virtual/Hybrid" group
This event is in the "Pop-up Libraries" group

CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing