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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Teen Art Table
All Day
Teenagers (12-19)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Teen Library
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type:
Maker Club
Event Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Teen programs and events at PPL are designed for youth ages 12-19 only unless otherwise stated. We ask that younger children and adults not attend or register for programs designated Teen for the benefit of our teen participants.
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Asylum Seeker Resource Center
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Services
Event Details:
Representatives from Hope Acts will be on site to help with language interpretation and to provide free resources including computer printouts, photocopies, and mailing envelopes.
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Asylum Seeker Resource Center
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Services
Event Details:
Representatives from Hope Acts will be on site to help with language interpretation and to provide free resources including computer printouts, photocopies, and mailing envelopes.
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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Adult Writing Group @ Peaks
Library Branch:
Peaks Island Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Workshop
Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
St. Brigid School
10:45am - 11:30am
Children (5-12),
Teenagers (12-19)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12),
Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Meeting Room 5
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Services
Event Details:
Asylum seekers can meet with a representative from Hope Acts who will assist with completing and filing applications for work permits (Employment Authorization Cards).
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Preschool Storytime Downtown
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers (2-5)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Children's Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
Program Type:
Storytime,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Parents and caregivers can play and sing along while learning about new books, songs, fingerplays and stories from our librarians.
Disclaimer(s)
All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Baby Storytime Downtown
10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-24 months)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Children's Library
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytime,
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 child’s brain and make the connections that will become the foundation for reading. Baby Storytime at the Portland Public Library incorporates the elements of early literacy and shares songs, rhymes, and movement that caregivers can use with baby at home!
Disclaimer(s)
All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!
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This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group.
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Benefits & Resources for Older Adults @ Burbank
Library Branch:
Burbank Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Services
Event Details:
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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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Baby Storytime @ Peaks
10:15am - 10:45am
Babies (0-24 months)
Library Branch:
Peaks Island Branch
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
Program Type:
Storytime,
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 child’s brain and make the connections that will become the foundation for reading. Baby Storytime at the Portland Public Library incorporates the elements of early literacy and shares songs, rhymes, and movement that caregivers can use with baby at home!
Disclaimer(s)
All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Peaks
10:45am - 11:15am
Preschoolers (2-5)
Library Branch:
Peaks Island Branch
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
Program Type:
Storytime,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Parents and caregivers can play and sing along while learning about new books, songs, fingerplays and stories from our librarians.
Disclaimer(s)
All children are welcome to attend the PPL Storytime that best fits their schedule. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Caregivers should remain with their child during Storytime. We encourage caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the fun with their children!
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This event is in the "Offsite" group.
This event is in the "Offsite" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about a book!
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making services available to everyone. All events at PPL buildings are wheelchair accessible. Some library programs take place outdoors or offsite at partner organizations and businesses. Persons requiring special assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with the contact listed for the event.
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Levey Day School
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Teen Video Games
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teenagers (12-19)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Teen Library
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Event Details:
Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM!
Disclaimer(s)
Teen programs and events at PPL are designed for youth ages 12-19 only unless otherwise stated. We ask that younger children and adults not attend or register for programs designated Teen for the benefit of our teen participants.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
East End Elementary School
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Tutoring
One-on-one technology tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Advance registration is required, please call or visit the reference/branch desk to sign up.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
This event is in the "Downtown Library" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Teen Video Games
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teenagers (12-19)
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Teen Library
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-19)
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Event Details:
Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM!
Disclaimer(s)
Teen programs and events at PPL are designed for youth ages 12-19 only unless otherwise stated. We ask that younger children and adults not attend or register for programs designated Teen for the benefit of our teen participants.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Ocean Avenue Elementary
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Rowe Elementary School
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Longfellow Elementary School
3:15pm - 3:45pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Presumpscot Elementary School
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group.
This event is in the "Burbank Branch" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Burbank Branch
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Maker 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!
Disclaimer(s)
Children's programs and events at PPL are designed for children under the age of 12 and their caregivers unless otherwise stated. We ask that older kids (teens) and solo adults not attend or register for programs designated Children's for the benefit of our young participants.
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This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
This event is in the "Peaks Island Branch" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Creative Writing for Kids @ Peaks (Grades 3–5)
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Peaks Island Branch
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:
Join Creative Writing for Kids in Grades 3, 4, & 5
We will meet for 45 minutes each Friday afternoon.
Bring your imagination – journals and pencils will be provided.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Sagamore Village Study Center
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Talbot Elementary School
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Riverton Park Study Center
4:45pm - 5:15pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Lyseth Elementary School
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Reiche Elementary School
4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
North Deering Gardens
5:15pm - 5:45pm
Children (5-12)
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books, and chapter books for kids.
Disclaimer(s)
Please note that this event will take place outdoors. We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain or snow dates will be determined and communicated by staff if needed.
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