Things to Do This Weekend in Southport

Riverton Park Study Center

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 8:45 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Southport Memorial Library

1032 Hendricks Hill Road

Southport Memorial Library is a public central library in Southport, ME. Open 1,306 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 7,040 square feet.

Baby Stories & Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

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...

Creative Writing for Kids

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

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!

Portland's 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration

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

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!!

Astor Piazolla Noonday Concert

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

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...

Kids LEGO Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

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!

Vacation Week Arts and Crafts Fun

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library

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.

Teen Art Table

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

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.

Tween Graphic Novel Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

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...

Blurb Club

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Hear about a book! Talk about the book you’re reading! Let’s get together and talk about a book! Join us every other Thursday at noon for Blurb Club, an informal book discussion in which participants talk about a book they are currently reading or have recently read, and get a chance to hear book...

Book Group

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

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...

Ocean Avenue Elementary School

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:15 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira). Work permit clinic: 1st application: come to Hope House. YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland. ME - Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm.Renewal: contact Bernard...

After School Art Room

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

Drop in, get inspired, and make some art with friends at the library. Collage materials, paint, and drawing supplies will be provided. Participants are welcome to join us at any time during this program.

Multilingual Music & Movement

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

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..

Adult Writing Group

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

Notebook Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

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...

Technology Tutoring

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Children's Book Party

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join us for a special visit by Maine children's book author-illustrator Alexandra Thompson. We will celebrate the release of Alexandra's new picturebook, Hazel & Herbert. Fun activities will include: An interactive read-aloudA drawing demonstrationA fun coloring craft to take homeCopies of the...

Rowe Elementary School

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 7:45 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Preschool Storytime

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:45 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library

Family Craft Table

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join us in the Children's Library during school break for an afternoon of crafting! We will have a focused craft for children to try as well as a variety of art supplies to create with on your own. Kids of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this drop-in program.

Fiber Arts Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library

Longfellow Elementary School

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 7:15 PM–7:45 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Beginner Embroidery for Tweens

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

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.

Talbot Elementary School

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

Teen Video Games

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games our new PS5. Games start at 2 PM both days and are available until the library closes. We have the following videogames to choose from: FC262K26Untitled Goose GameNARUTO X BORUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM...

Presumpscot Elementary School

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

Baby Storytime

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library

Get Stuff Done!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Schedule that appointment! Work on that project! Finish that email! Submit that resume! Research that thing! GET STUFF DONE is a dedicated co-working space to focus on your personal tasks & to-dos alongside others, and with the support of library staff. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea in our..

Lyseth Elementary School

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

Filing for Custody or Child Support

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

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..

East End Elementary School

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

Teen Community Writing Workshop

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 7:15 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join Portland Poet Laureate Signature MiMi for this special mini writing series for teens! We'll explore the power of v.o.i.c.e. and learn tips for developing our own writing practices. We'll experiment with spoken word, writing to beats, and spittin’ on the mic. Bring your favorite journal and any.

Reiche Elementary School

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

Paws & Pages

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Readers can sign up for their one-on-one reading session with Smith the Golden Retriever and his human companion, Jane. Registration is encouraged but not required - we can almost always accomodate walk-ins....

North Deering Gardens

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:15 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main

The Irish of Portland

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Explore the history of the Irish in Portland, Maine, with local author, genealogist, and historian Matthew Jude Barker. Barker will discuss his two books, Becoming American and The Blue and the Green, which cover Portland's Irish community from 1840-1870. Longfellow Books will be on hand at the...

Celebrate National Poetry Month

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at Portland Public Library with The Portland Poets Society, Poetry on the Air, and The Portland Dirt. Meet your poet neighbors - the letter carriers, doctors, computer programmers, non-profit managers, activists, and protesters who live in our community. Gather...

Finding Place in a Warming World (Postponed: New Date TBA)

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

What does it mean to take responsibility for a place at a moment of irrevocable changes? Dr. Olson will read from her forthcoming book, which documents lived experiences of climate change in Maine and explores how communities are reimagining a relationship to place amidst the unpredictable currents.

Self-Employment Drop-in

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

April 2nd, 16th, and 30th, a New Ventures Microenterprise Specialist will be available for drop-in questions from 10AM-12PM in Meeting Room 3. New Ventures Maine, a statewide program operating out of the University of Maine at Augusta, aims to help everyday Mainers achieve financial security on...

Little Roots Family Music Class

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Visit the Children's Library Downtown on the 3rd Saturday of the month this winter for Little Roots On The Go: where young children and their caregivers sing, play, and move together to spark a lifelong love of music! Presented by our partners from 317 Main Community Music Center, these joyful...

Family Board Games

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Stop by the Children's Library for an afternoon of fun and games with your friends and loved ones. We will have a variety of board and card games to choose from. Play an old favorite or try something new! Kids of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this drop-in program.

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join local troubadour Mx. Lindz for Singin’ Storytime at the Portland Public Library! We’ll celebrate the magic of books through songs, stories, and just a little bit of fun. Perfect for kids…and kids-at-heart. Mx. Lindz (they/them) is an award winning writer, performer, and teaching artist. You...

Teen Puzzle Table

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Stop by the Teen Library during the school break to work on a collaborative, large-scale puzzle!

Portland Death Café

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

At Portland Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. Our objective is to increase the...

Write-a-Thon!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Come write with your community! Teacher and writer Emma Reynolds will facilitate this drop-in workshop. Stop by whenever you'd like for as long as you want! Coffee and treats will be provided.

Script Club - The Laugh Track

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Join us for a Book Club-style Script Club with the Portland Stage. Check out your copy of the script* and join us two weeks before previews of each Mainstage Production. Scripts are available at the reference desk at the Downtown Library. This year Portland Stage celebrates its 52nd season and we...

Portland Comix Club

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library

Come and join the Portland Comix Club to work on your own comics, find inspiration from other creators and artists, workshop ideas, and collaborate. Portland Comix Club meets every other Saturday from 2-4pm.