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Riverton Park Study Center

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

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...

Game Lab

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · York Public Library

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+

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...

Beginning Vex Robotics

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · York Public Library

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

Invasive Species Clean-up Day

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · York Public Library

Join York Land Trust at York Public Library property and learn to confidently identify multiple aggressive invasive plant species. These plant species are opportunists that can be seen everywhere from roadsides and backyards to forests and fields. How did they get here and why do they need to be...

Multilingual Music & Movement

In 2 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

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

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...

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

Baby and Toddler Storytime

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

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.

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...

Budding Builders

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · York Public Library

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.

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.

Little Movers (Drop-in)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · York Public Library

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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

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

Finding the Poet Within

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · York Public Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month with poet Cheryl Perreault in a welcoming, creative workshop for all experience levels. Cheryl has shared poetry in libraries, schools, cafes, healing centers, and community events, and believes everyone has an inner poet waiting to be heard. In this relaxed group...

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Getting started with ChatBots to help with everyday tasks

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · York Public Library

Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chatbots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot, and Google Gemini? Are you interested in learning about how AI can help you with every day tasks like: quick answers without endless searching on the webmaking schedules and grocery listsunderstanding.

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...

Indoor Herb Gardens

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · York Public Library

Join Danie in the Hangout Room for Indoor Herb Gardens! Decorate your own planters and start growing your herb garden. Perfect for all skill levels!! Grades 6+

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

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

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...

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..

Walking Club

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · York Public Library

Come together to take a walk around town. This is not a library led group. Participants who attend can set the route and length. People interested in walking together can meet in the library lobby at 11am and head out. Incase of rain, walking group will not meet.

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..

YPL Crafting Group

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · York Public Library

This group meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the York Public Library's Wheeler Room. This is open to any and all handcrafters! Bring your own supplies and make friends!

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.