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Portland Public Library The PPL system includes the Downtown Library, Peaks Island, Burbank, and Riverton branches. We moderate comments and reserve the right to remove content

Library staff exercises editorial control on this page to create a safe and welcoming environment. For Branch Hours: https://www.portlandlibrary.com/locations/

Downtown Library - 5 Monument Sq. 207-871-1700
Burbank - 377 Stevens Ave. 207-774-4229
Peaks Island - 129 Island Ave. 207-766-5540
Riverton - 1600 Forest Ave. 207-797-2915

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We’re super excited to offer Dinosaur Playdate...a series of dinosaur-themed playdates for children ages 0–5! 🦕🦖 Come ha...
10/21/2026

We’re super excited to offer Dinosaur Playdate...a series of dinosaur-themed playdates for children ages 0–5!

🦕🦖 Come have fun exploring dinosaur toys and books, then meet the dinosaurs of ILLUSTRASAURUS in the Lewis Gallery!

🔗🦕 Find all things Dinosaur in our Page Details!

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month! Celebrate and empower the LGBTQIA+ community with our list of nonfiction titles highl...
10/21/2026

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month! Celebrate and empower the LGBTQIA+ community with our list of nonfiction titles highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices, experiences, and history.

🔗 Browse list - link in our Details

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10/19/2026

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🎭 Join Script Club: Rooted for a discussion of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play about what could happen if you went viral on t...
10/19/2026

🎭 Join Script Club: Rooted for a discussion of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play about what could happen if you went viral on the internet! We'll chat with Portland Stage's Literary Manager Todd Brian Backus and special guests to explore the play’s themes, characters, and ideas.

🔗 to full PPL event calendar in Page Details!

📚✨ What a joy to host author Jonathan Edward Durham at the Downtown Branch! Fans traveled from near and far to hear him...
10/18/2026

📚✨ What a joy to host author Jonathan Edward Durham at the Downtown Branch! Fans traveled from near and far to hear him discuss his new book, Winterset Hollow, in conversation with Michelle Souliere of The Green Hand Bookshop, followed by a reading and book signing.

"He was every bit as delightful as I’d hoped! Be sure to check out his newly released book, Winterset Hollow!" - Sarah Moore, Executive Director, Portland Public Library

10/16/2026
🔗 to list are in our Page Details! We encourage readers to continue exploring and honoring Indigenous voices here in Ma...
10/16/2026

🔗 to list are in our Page Details!

We encourage readers to continue exploring and honoring
Indigenous voices here in Maine! 🔗 Our list-makers created a list featuring titles by Wabanaki writers featuring Indigenous writers from tribes across the country.

😎 If you’ve shared a cool quote about how awesome and vital libraries are, chances are you follow Jonathan Edward Durham...
10/16/2026

😎 If you’ve shared a cool quote about how awesome and vital libraries are, chances are you follow Jonathan Edward Durham’s spectacular Instagram account!

At Author Talk with Jonathan Edward Durham meet him in person as he reads from his novel, Winterset Hollow, followed by a conversation with Michelle Souliere of The Green Hand Bookshop.

😍 📚 Exciting news! We love the Maine Humanities Council ReadME program!
10/15/2026

😍 📚 Exciting news! We love the Maine Humanities Council ReadME program!

👃 🩺 🩹 Ask A Nurse is offered in partnership with Portland Public Health Division!
10/15/2026

👃 🩺 🩹 Ask A Nurse is offered in partnership with Portland Public Health Division!

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Downtown Library/5 Monument Square
Portland, ME
04101

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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