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GET STUFF DONE!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Photo of people working together on a desk with notebook and other stationary

GET STUFF DONE!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Photo of people working together on a desk with notebook and other stationary

GET STUFF DONE!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
CAMP logo in yellow cartoon font next to purple lighthouse

CAMP (Comic Arts Maine Portland)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
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Childrens Illustration of a van rolling down the road with instruments inside and music emanating from the van

Little Roots Family Music Class

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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!

A photo of instructor Lu Suarez in the lotus position

Rainbow Yoga with Lu

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Everyone is welcome at Rainbow Yoga! 

Childrens Illustration of a van rolling down the road with instruments inside and music emanating from the van

Little Roots Family Music Class

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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!

Photo of Mx Lindz singing playing a ukelele

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Live Performance, Movement & Play, Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

Join local troubadour Mx. Lindz for Singin’ Storytime at the Portland Public Library! We’ll celebrate the magic of books through songs, stories, and just a little bit of fun. Perfect for kids…and kids-at-heart.

A photo of instructor Lu Suarez in the lotus position

Rainbow Yoga with Lu

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Everyone is welcome at Rainbow Yoga! 

Childrens Illustration of a van rolling down the road with instruments inside and music emanating from the van

Little Roots Family Music Class

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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!

CLOSED FOR PATRIOT'S DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
photo of children smiling and playing instruments while watching instructor

Multilingual Music & Movement

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Singing, music, and movement with our special guests from Maine Families! Join us as we sing, dance, and listen to songs in a variety of languages. Interpreters and native speakers will join us for the fun.

Photo of Mx Lindz singing playing a ukelele

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Live Performance, Movement & Play, Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

Join local troubadour Mx. Lindz for Singin’ Storytime at the Portland Public Library! We’ll celebrate the magic of books through songs, stories, and just a little bit of fun. Perfect for kids…and kids-at-heart. 

A photo of instructor Lu Suarez in the lotus position

Rainbow Yoga with Lu

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Everyone is welcome at Rainbow Yoga! 

Childrens Illustration of a van rolling down the road with instruments inside and music emanating from the van

Little Roots Family Music Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Babies-Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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!

Photo of Mx Lindz singing playing a ukelele

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Live Performance, Movement & Play, Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6-11)

Join local troubadour Mx. Lindz for Singin’ Storytime at the Portland Public Library! We’ll celebrate the magic of books through songs, stories, and just a little bit of fun. Perfect for kids…and kids-at-heart. 

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Downtown Branch, Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, Riverton Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite, Virtual/Hybrid, Pop-up Libraries
Closing
A photo of instructor Lu Suarez in the lotus position

Rainbow Yoga with Lu

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Movement & Play
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Everyone is welcome at Rainbow Yoga! 

CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

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

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

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

CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

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

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

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

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

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

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

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

NOTE: All PPL Locations will be closed for Christmas. Visit us online »

Closing

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY

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

NOTE: All PPL Locations will be closed for New Year's Day. Visit us online »

Closing

CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

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

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

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