Friends of the Portland Library

05/06/2026

If you are interested in local history or genealogy, the Portland Public Library of Sumner County is a great place to be. Ms Paula is a fount of knowledge!

05/02/2026

Is it ok to say that the kids had a "blast" even if they were using a more "elegant weapon, for a more civilized age"?

05/02/2026

Snacks, coloring pages, crafts, and Lightsaber battles! Star Wars Day lasts until 12:30.

05/02/2026

Our Star Wars celebration has begun! 🛸🪐

Drop in today between 10:00-12:30 to discover your own personal Jedi (or Sith!) name, decorate your own droid and porg, practice your lightsaber skills on the lawn, and find hidden characters throughout the library!

05/02/2026

Come join us today from 10-12:30!

04/16/2026

Today is National Librarian Day! If you have a chance, stop by the Portland Public Library of Sumner County and thank the wonderful staff for all they do.

04/11/2026

The Plant Swap went wonderfully at Portland Public Library! We were able to meet so many knowledgeable people today with plants to share and swap.

Please stop by next Wednesday - Saturday and pick up any free plants we still have left.

04/02/2026

*****SAVE THE DATE*****

We are so excited to bring you a day of celebrating Star Wars on Saturday, May 2nd from 10-12:30!

It will be out of this WORLD!

04/01/2026

If you missed Ms Glenda Akin's segment of the Kelly Clarkson Show, you can watch it at the link below. Congratulations, again, Ms Glenda!

Watch The Kelly Clarkson Show highlight: Kelly Clarkson Surprises Librarian Who Taught 61 Years At Same School - NBC.com

03/31/2026

One of of our very own, Glenda Akin, will be on the Kelly Clarkson show today at 3pm on CBS.

We will all be watching it at the library, come and join us!

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03/21/2026

Please join us tomorrow!! We hope to see you there

 Are you looking for more ways to join in with your neighbors and friends to bring exciting and fun events and educational opportunities to your community? Please join the Friends of the Portland Library for their tri-annual Saturday meeting to learn about becoming a part of all the action! The meeting will take place Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 am in the library's Community Room and refreshments will be served.