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Riverton Park Study Center

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:45 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Cookbook Club: How to cook everything fast : a better way to cook great food by Mark Bittman

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

This month, we will use recipes from: How to cook everything fast : a better way to cook great food by Mark Bittman. The Falmouth Memorial Library offers a free program for cooks and food lovers called Cookbook Club. Each month, we use a specific cookbook and each member creates a recipe (at home).

Play and Learn: Windy, Windy, Windy!

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME · Ages 2–5

Early childhood is a time of learning! Join us to boost early science, engineering, math, and art skills with fun and engaging activities. This program is held the 4th Wednesday of every month and is appropriate for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary. This indoor event...

Game Lab

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Come hang-out, eat snacks, and play some games! There will be Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart & Super Smash Bros, and plenty of card and board games. Bring your friends or make some new ones. Grades 6+

Baby Stories & Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Baby Stories & Play is a weekly series for babies birth to 24-months and their caregivers. Join us for baby-friendly songs, rhymes, and movement that incorporate the elements of early literacy! We will follow storytime with open play for sensory exploration and social fun. Families can make...

Michael and His Llamas

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 AM UTC · AOEC · 675 Old Portland Rd., Portland, ME

We are collaborating with local nature and animal enthusiasts to create an interactive and inclusive way to learn more about nature and animals! Join us at our Brunswick AOEC location! AOECBrunswickis

Creative Writing for Kids

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

This is a casual, drop-in creative writing group for children in grades 3, 4, & 5. We meet for 45 minutes each Friday afternoon at the Peaks Island branch library. Journals and pencils will be provided: just bring your imagination!

Tech Talk: Protecting Your Information and Avoiding Fraud

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Learn about a different technology topic each month This free class will equip you with the knowledge to recognize online scams and teach you the best practices for keeping your online information and accounts safe.

Portland's 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Portland's 4th Annual Earth Day celebration is shaping up to be a great afternoon filled with live music from the local band Leaf, delicious food trucks, the Portland Farmer's Market, a mending workshop and more! Be sure to stop by the Bookmobile as you enjoy the festivities!!

Kids Club: Chess

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME · Ages 5–11

Kids ages 5-11 can join us for a game of chess. Our awesome volunteers will assist those looking to learn, and those who already know how to play can find a friend for a match. Bring your own board if you would like; the library has 3 boards to share. No registration is necessary.

Climate Change Series: GMRI presents Coastal Flooding Community Science in Southern Maine

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Sea level rise is increasing the frequency and severity of coastal flooding in Maine. To better document these changes, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute partnered with the National Weather Service to launch a Coastal Flooding Community Science project that tracks water levels, weather...

Astor Piazolla Noonday Concert

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

The Noonday Concert Series provides free access to live performances by Maine’s most talented musicians throughout the academic year. The series has always been an integral part of the Conservatory’s 30 year mission to provide equal access to high quality music and highlight its talented faculty...

Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of...

Sat Mock Tests

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

You wouldn’t show up on game day without putting in some practice or walk onstage without a rehearsal. Similarly, test-takers must practice their focus, endurance, and confidence in a testing environment, so mock tests are a vital component of any successful test preparation program. CATES's mock...

Kids LEGO Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

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!

Genealogy Help Desk

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is here most Tuesdays. Feel free to call...

Vacation Week Arts and Crafts Fun

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

It's vacation week and we want you to get creative! We will provide a variety of materials for this event. All ages are welcome for this fun drop in afternoon.

Lyseth Elementary School

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Beginning Vex Robotics

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Welcome to Vex robotics! This program will have us build our own robots, practice using the VexIQ code interface to connect a controller, and play some robot soccer! This lab is meant to be an inclusive space, so if you have any individual needs, accommodations, or accessibility issues please let.

Teen Opportunities Fair

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Are you a teen looking for paid work, a summer job, an internship, or an opportunity to learn new skills? Come to the spring Teen Opportunities Fair at Portland Public Library's downtown branch, where a number of local organizations and employers will be present with opportunities and resources...

Teen Hangout - Collage Night

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME · Ages 10–17

T(w)eens are invited to come to the library and create collages using magazines, old books, and other supplies. Just bring yourself! (and maybe a friend)

The Art of Cemetery Sleuthing with Author Erin Moulton

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM–10:45 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we.

Tween Graphic Novel Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Join us at the Burbank branch to chat about graphic novels and make your own! We’ll have drawing materials, illustration books, and story prompts on hand. Create your own characters and comics, or doodle characters from comics you know and love! This is a casual drop-in program and readers are...

Make a May Basket

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 7:30 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

Stop by the library to make and decorate a May Day basket, just in time for May 1! All supplies will be provided.

East End Elementary School

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Great Decisions: World Affairs Council of Maine

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Great Decisions 2026Library Discussion Series in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Maine!March 24 – May 19, 2026 | Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Join us for the 2026 Great Decisions discussion series! Over nine weeks, we'll engage in thoughtful, facilitated conversations on the most...

Cooking Club: Today Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join us for YPL’s Cookbook Book Club! York Public Library boasts a deliciously diverse collection of cookbooks. Each month we’ll dive into one of them and bring its recipes to life! April's Cookbook = Today Loves Food: Recipes From America's Favorite Kitchen Every registrant selects a recipe...

Teen Art Table

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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. Stop by the Teen Art Table any day of the week to see what other teens have been making this month.

Coffee & Chromosomes

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Parent and kids, aged 0-12, are welcome to join for this morning of socializing and community. There will be coffee for the grownups and some age-appropriate toys and activities for the kids. This group is aimed toward those within the Down syndrome community but kids (and their parents!) of all...

Climate Change Series: Sea Change: Survival in the Gulf Of Maine, Documentary Screening

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

In Part 3: Survival in the Gulf of Maine (53 minutes), now at a crossroads for the future of the Gulf of Maine and our oceans, Indigenous peoples and scholars practice climate resilience and adaptation, scientists track developments, and entrepreneurs find new ways to make a living from the...

Drawings by Keanan Fox

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

Keanan Fox grew up on Peaks Island and will be exhibiting his plaster drawings and photo collages at the library. His exhibit will be on display Tuesday, April 28 through the month of May.

Toddler Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME · Ages Up to 5

Digital Learning Lab: Create Your Own Podcast

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Ever wanted to start your own show? Join us for a hands-on crash course in podcasting! In this session, you will: Plan & Script: Brainstorm topics and learn how to plan your podcast.The Gear: Get hands-on experience with a 4-mic mixing board.AI Sound Design: Use AI to compose your own theme music...

Preschool Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Filing for Custody or Child Support

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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. This session will focus on filing post-judgement action to change..

A Common Yarn

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Ocean Avenue Elementary School

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Little Movers (Drop-in)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Climb, play, balance and enjoy positive playtime at this drop-in program. This program is suggested for 6 months - 2 years and their caregiver. This is not a storytime facilitated by a librarian, it is an open social, unstructured playtime.

Adult Writing Group

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–1:45 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

Short Story Discussion Group

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Falmouth Memorial Library · 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME

Do you love short stories? Join us twice a month to discuss a story or two from a specific short story collection. The group meets every other Monday at 10 AM. New members are encouraged to join at any time! Learn more about the short stories we are currently reading and our upcoming short story...

Budding Builders

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Every Monday morning at 10:30. Bring your Little ones to tinker, build and play! Miss Jo will read a story and then send the little engineers off to various stations to be creative with some fun new manipulatives. This program is for ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver.

Fiber Arts Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Beginner Embroidery for Tweens

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Learn a new skill over Spring Break! This beginner workshop, designed for ages 9-12, will provide an introduction to basic stitches. Participants will leave with a beautiful creation. Registration is required. All supplies will be provided.

Presumpscot Elementary School

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Baby and Toddler Storytime

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join us for rhymes, songs and a story, followed by social playtime. We'll work on developing social, literacy and motor skills in this program series designed for babies and toddlers (birth - 2), with their caregivers. This is a drop-in program and open to all.

Notebook Club

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Are you interested in keeping a creative journal, already have one in progress, or just like getting creative? Come join the Notebook Club at Burbank Branch! The Notebook Club is an ongoing group that meets twice a month to learn new journaling techniques. We will explore cartooning, watercolors...

Medicare Counseling Appointments

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

MEDICARE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS By appointment only - Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging @ 207-396-6524 to book a spot. @ York Public Library. 1:00 - 4:00pm. Are you new to Medicare or need help reviewing your Medicare coverage for 2026? Meet with a certified State Health Insurance Assistance...

Multilingual Music & Movement

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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. Languages may include: Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English. This..

Reiche Elementary School

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:15 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Book Group

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

All are welcome to join the P.I. Book Group. Titles are chosen in advance by the members who rotate leading the discussion. Meetings are fun and mind-broadening. Contact the Peaks Island Branch Library for help in procuring these titles. Visit the Peaks Island Branch page to view the current...