Event List

Featured Events

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CAMP (Comic Arts Maine Portland) Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Lewis Gallery at Downtown Branch
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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Monday, March 9, 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?

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 4:00pm
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). 

Work permit clinic:

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Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.

Rapid STI Testing with PPH

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Care for yourself and your community with a health screening!

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S-Corp Tax Help

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Curious about S Corporations and how they impact your taxes and business decisions? This class breaks down the essentials—from reasonable compensation to pass-through taxation—in clear, approachable language.

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Filing Small Claims

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community.&n

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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). 

Work permit clinic:

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Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.

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Career Development Drop-in

Thursday, March 19, 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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Ask a Nurse

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
All Ages

Ask a Nurse - Presented by Portland Public Health Nurses, these sessions offer information on various health topics and provide time to address basic, non-emergency medical questions. The specific educational topic will be listed each month.

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Filing for Divorce

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community.&n

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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). 

Work permit clinic:

HIV & STD Testing and Support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.

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Resources for Older Adults

Thursday, March 26, 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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Filing for Custody or Child Support

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community.&n

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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). 

Work permit clinic:

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Wednesday, April 1, 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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Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.

Photo of woman behind a counter running her own business

Career Development Drop-in

Thursday, April 2, 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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Filing for Divorce

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 5 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

Portland Public Library is partnering with Alpha Legal Foundation, an association of paralegals hoping to further access to legal knowledge, to bring general information on legal proceedings and basic court filings to our community.&n

Coffee with a Cop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Atrium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
All Ages

All are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and a tasty donut with officers of the Portland Police Department, including K9 comfort dog Archie.

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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). 

Work permit clinic:

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Free Tax Filing

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Community Services
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 4 to April 8. This program is by appointment only.