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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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

SARSSM Community Healing

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Healing through Expression: A Creative Space for Survivors

Cancelled
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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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

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
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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:15am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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

HIV & STD Testing and Support

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The Frannie Peabody Center will be on-site in our new Community Resource Room, providing an HIV & AIDS testing and support clinic. Stop by anytime during the clinic for testing, information, and support.

SARSSM Community Healing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Healing through Expression: A Creative Space for Survivors

Cancelled

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
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Teen Community Pop-up: Planned Parenthood

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services, Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Teen Library Community Pop-up:

PPL's Teen Library Community Pop-ups strive to bring topical and relevant conversations directly to the young people who use our library spaces. We invite teens into conversation w...

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

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reference Tutoring Area at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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?

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Internet Safety for Caregivers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Join SARSSM (Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine) for this training geared toward caregivers of young people who are just beginning to engage with the internet independently. 

Registration Required
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Career Development Drop-in

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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.

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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?

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
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Career Development Drop-in

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 4 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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.

a volunteer helps an older adult sign up for benefits

Resources for Older Adults

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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?

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Teen Community Pop-up: Planned Parenthood

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services, Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Teen Library Community Pop-up:

PPL's Teen Library Community Pop-ups strive to bring topical and relevant conversations directly to the young people who use our library spaces. We invite teens into conversation w...

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

a volunteer helps an older adult sign up for benefits

Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reference Tutoring Area at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

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?