Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near PORTLAND - PEAKS ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY from the public library calendar.
129 ISLAND AVENUE, PEAKS ISLAND, ME 04108
Upcoming events
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
377 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Every spring in the land we now call Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians such as frogs awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain. Learn about amphibian migration by meeting a frog puppet and creating a mini-sensory vernal pool to reenact the life cycle of a frog. This program is designed for a preschool audience by the presenter.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Join us on the front lawn (weather allowing) to welcome nocturnal ambassadors from the Center for Wildlife! These amazing animals will teach us how they utilize all of their senses to find food and shelter at night. Bring a blanket to sit on, pack a picnic, and stay for the Branch’s special evening hours as the animal nightshift prepares to come out!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 for Divorce. Please register with Alpha Legal Foundation before attending this event. To register please email: navigators@alphalegalfoundation.com *Note that Alpha Legal can provide general information only and will not be providing legal representation or specific legal advice.*
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME, 04101, US
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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.
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
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 applications and suggest connections to organizations that may be helpful to you.
10:15 AM to 5:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Slime Science! Come learn how to make sparkly, green slime. All ingredients will be provided and kids can take home a small container from the big batch of slime we create together! Registration is required and space is limited to 10 kids.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Join Cultivating Community for a sensory scavenger hunt in the Riverton Community Garden! What will you see, taste, touch, smell, and hear? Perfect for children aged 2-5, but all children are welcome. As this is an outdoor event, please register so we can notify you if it needs to be cancelled or rescheduled.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 cozy, quiet workspace. Every 3rd Wednesday and last Saturday of the month! NEW: need a dedicated space to GET STUFF DONE but can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom to do some co-working virtually! Zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82591558329?pwd=G5tjfAkF8QDYHaBe2pBzaX1T0dAiZg.1 Not sure where to start? Complete this worksheet, and we’ll have resources waiting for you at the event!
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
377 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Join Dr. Katie Burns, an ecologist who studies bees and other pollinators, for story circle and craft time! Katie will be sharing one of her favorite books, Am I Even a Bee? by Felicity Muth. She will lead the group in a "Build a Bee" craft to help us learn about and celebrate the wonderful, colorful world of bees.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Ask a Nurse - Presented by Portland Public Health Nurses, these sessions offer information on various health topics and provide time to address basic, non-emergency medical questions. The specific educational topic will be listed each month.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Nye Pelton, Community Educator from the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will deliver an awareness program to help the community better understand the disease and where to turn for support. The program will cover the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the 10 warning signs, the prevalence of the disease, importance of early detection, new advances in treatment options and what the Association offers. Nye will also share how you could get involved in the mission of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Click here to register or call 800-272-3900
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
581 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 recommendations from other participants. Sharing is encouraged but not required—the shy are welcome here. On bad weather days, we will meet in the Mechanics' Hall library (519 Congress Street, 2nd floor). Blurb Club is hosted by Portland Public Library, Friends of Congress Square Park and Mechanics’ Hall.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
377 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Join us in Burbank's lovely garden to meet author Margot Anne Kelley and discuss her memoir, A Gardener at the End of the World. Kelley’s book about gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic is Read ME’s 2026 nonfiction selection.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 custody and/or child support. Please register with Alpha Legal Foundation before attending this event. To register please email: navigators@alphalegalfoundation.com *Note that Alpha Legal can provide general information only and will not be providing legal representation or specific legal advice.*
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME, 04101, US
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Portland Public Library is proud to host the Wabanaki Alliance on July 18th for a panel discussion entitled ‘From Treaties to Today’. The panel will discuss the modern history of treaties, agreements, and legislation between the Wabanaki nations, the US, and the state of Maine. The panel will explore how relationships have continued, how they have changed, and what needs to change. The Wabanaki Alliance is a coalition of Mi’kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot Nation which advocates for education in Maine on Tribal sovereignty.
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Make Your Move! Looking for a fun, brain-boosting activity for all ages? Our All Ages Chess Club meets every other weekend and welcomes players of all experience levels. Learn new strategies, enjoy friendly competition, and be part of a growing chess community. Perfect for kids, teens, adults, and families! ♟️ Learn ♟️ Play ♟️ Connect
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
10:15 AM to 5:00 PM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
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 (bernard@hopeacts.org) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Join Vicky Smith, librarian and local beekeeper, for stories, songs and a peak at an observation hive! Learn about and celebrate the wonderful, colorful world of bees. All children are welcome to attend this special story circle and craft..
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
129 Island Avenue, (inside Kennedy-Carter Family Community Ctr), Peaks Island, ME, 04108, US
Everyone loves a fairy house. We will have a variety of materials from nature for you to create your own miniature fairy house to take home.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
377 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
Let's head outside to get messy! Squish, stir, stamp, and paint! Process Art allows us to create freely, and sensory fun engages our senses.We will offer unusual materials and washable paints. Plan ahead for messy hands and clothes, and for lots of creative fun!
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1600 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04103, US
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." -Rachel Carson Join your nature-loving peers to learn and share fun nature journaling techniques and respond to prompts to get your very own nature journal started. What will you notice next, and how will you capture it? All materials provided. Best suited for ages 9-12. Space is limited; registration required.