Learn something new in South Portland, ME. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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
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...
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.
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+
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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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..
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...
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.
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)
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..
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...
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.
Stop by the library to make and decorate a May Day basket, just in time for May 1! All supplies will be provided.
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..
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...
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..
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.
Stop by the Teen Library during the school break to work on a collaborative, large-scale puzzle!
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...
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.
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!
**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...
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...