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Riverton Park Study Center

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 8:45 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Great Decisions: World Affairs Council of Maine

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 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...

Upcoming Events

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 8, 4:00 AM UTC · Woodlawn · 21 Black House Dr, Ellsworth, ME 04605, Ellsworth, ME

Welcome to Woodlawn The Black House The Black House Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 27. The historic Black House contains original furnishings, from the 1800's which belonged to the Black

Homeschool Art Show

In 1 week · May 4 – May 29 · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Homeschool students! Come display your art projects throughout the month of May at YPL! Set-up your creations in the downstairs lobby on May 4th and 5th. Projects shall be no bigger than 2’ x 2’ for a sculpture and 9” x 12” for wall art. Art must be picked up on Friday, May 29th or Saturday, May 30.

Baby Stories & Play

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 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...

Gardening Slide Show

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

Jim will be showing a variety of images on gardening. Come, sit back and enjoy! Light refreshments will be served. Jim Lausier owns and operates Lausier Family Gardens on Peaks Island.

First Friday Art Walk - Friends of Aomori

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Join us for activities held in conjunction with the Maine and Aomori: Sister States Relationship exhibit in the Camden National Bank Community Gallery. Events celebrating japanese culture will be hosted in the Community Gallery, Rines Auditorium and meeting rooms throughout the evening. A...

Genealogy Help Desk

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 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...

Birdwatching 101: Discover the Birds of York County with York County Audubon Society

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Please register in advance for the free program. Curious about the birds you see and hear every day? Join York County Audubon Society for an engaging introduction to birdwatching in beautiful York County—one of Maine’s most rewarding regions for bird enthusiasts of all levels. This program will...

Teen Pop-up Planned Parenthood

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Planned Parenthood New England will regularly visit the Teen Library Downtown the first Tuesday of the month during the 2025-2026 school year.

A Common Yarn

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

Climate Change Series: Salt Marsh Walk & Talk with York Land Trust

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join York Land trust and York River Stewardship Committee's Watershed Program Coordinator Jennifer Hunter and Maine Master Naturalists Sally Harold and Paul Dest for a salt marsh exploration at York Land Trust's Smelt Brook Preserve. Jennifer, Sally and Paul will cover the beautiful complexity of..

Kids LEGO Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 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!

Creative Writing for Kids

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 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!

Ocean Avenue Elementary School

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we...

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Job Search Help: Do's and Don'ts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEWKSBURY LIBRARY THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc” Patricia Hunt Sinacole for her presentation, “Job Hunting Do's and Don'ts.” This...

Teen Art Table

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Drawings by Keanan Fox

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 PM–8:00 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.

Resources for Older Adults

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

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? A Resource Specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be available to answer questions, conduct a benefits check, assist with...

Lyseth Elementary School

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Virtual Author Talk: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father,...

Taiko Maine Dojo Japanese Drumming

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Join us for a performance by Taiko Dojo in the Atrium will showcase traditional Japanese drumming. This and other events will be held during First Friday Art Walk in conjunction with the Maine and Aomori: Sister States Relationship exhibit in the Camden National Bank Community Gallery. Maine and..

Digital Learning Lab: Create Your Own Podcast

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 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...

Adult Writing Group

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 1:00 PM–1:45 PM UTC · Peaks Island Branch Library · 129 Island Ave, Portland, ME

Budding Builders

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 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.

Technology Tutoring

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

Technology Tutoring is now available at Burbank Branch on the first Wednesday of the month. These one-on-one 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. Laptops are available for use and the..

East End Elementary School

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 6:45 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Little Movers (Drop-in)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

In 1 week · Tue, May 5, 2:15 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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...

Mental Health Series: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Cornerstone VNA Community and Life Care Director and mental health expert Katie Michaud MS, OTR/L, will help you learn more about stress and how it can be managed. Learn about causes and types of stress, symptoms, self-assessment techniques, diet and nutrition, and treatment options. Building...

Blurb Club

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 7, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

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...

Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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? A Resource Specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be available to answer questions, conduct a benefits check, assist with...

Fiber Arts Meetup

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

Presumpscot Elementary School

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 7:45 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Wake Up to the Wisdom of Poetry

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

Cheryl Perreault offers an opportunity each month to come together with others interested in exploring how poems can provide wisdom for daily life. All those interested, are welcome to bring a poem that they believe offers wisdom through life observations, story, humor or otherwise. Bring a poem...

Maine and Aomori Opening Reception

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Maine and Aomori share similar geography — rocky coastlines, forests, and farmlands — that lend themselves to kindred agricultural and marine harvest practices. Over more than 30 years, the two regions have had a sister state partnership which has fostered person-to-person exchanges focused on...

After School Art Room

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Burbank Branch Library · 377 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME

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.

Reiche Elementary School

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 8:15 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Canine Cuddles

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

Join some of our canine crew for cuddles and comfort. We’ll also have some other calming activities in our cozy sunroom corner. Pop by and see which pup is visiting the Library this month! They are great listeners - snuggle up or read to them. No registration and open to all ages.

Teen Video Games

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Riverton Branch Library · 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

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...

Rowe Elementary School

In 1 week · Mon, May 4, 7:45 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Portland Public Library - Main · 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME

Week in Review Discussion Group

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · York Public Library · 15 Long Sands Rd, York, ME

This is a casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week's events. Come with an open mind and a willingness to engage with people from different perspectives as we talk about what's happening in the world around us.