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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group

Game Day Fun

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Game Day Fun at the Peaks Island Branch. We will have a variety of games set up in the Community Room across from the library. There will be oversized games, childhood favorites and maybe you'll discover a new game, too.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, July 16, 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 17, 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 "Riverton Branch" group

Unnaturally Blue: Author Visit and Swamp Art Extravaganza

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Author Talk, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Portland native and art educator Dorson Plourde (Garbage Gulls) will bring his newest picture book, Unnaturally Blue, to the Riverton Branch for a kid-centric reading and Q&A.

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

Art Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12)

Level up your creativity at Burbank's art club! We will provide collage materials, paint, drawing supplies, and space to create with library friends. Participants are welcome to join us at any time during this program.

This event is in the "Downtown Branch" group

Table Games: Round One

Thursday, July 17, 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, July 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Baby Storytime
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 "Peaks Island Branch" group

Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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 "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

Preschool Play Date Downtown

Saturday, July 19, 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 "Downtown Branch" group

D&D for Young Adventurers Downtown

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Downtown Branch! 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

Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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, July 22, 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, 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 "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 "Downtown Branch" group

Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, July 23, 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 "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 "Burbank Branch" group

Preschool Storytime @ Burbank

Thursday, July 24, 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 "Downtown Branch" group

Level Up Your Art

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Study Room 119 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading, 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.

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

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, July 24, 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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