Calendar


Dec
31
Sun
2017
Musician & Storyteller Duane Ingalls performs for kids and families during Downeast Lobstah Drop
Dec 31 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Musician & Storyteller Duane Ingalls performs for kids and families during Downeast Lobstah Drop 3:30-5:00pm at Porter Memorial Library Machias

Jan
3
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Jan 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Jan 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

SCRATCH CODING 4-H Club
Jan 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The course is open for boys and girls ages 10-14.

Explore MIT’s SCRATCH programming learning about computer science while having fun. Participants will learn how to program interactive stories, games and animations – be a part of a weekly challenge and share creations safely with others online. The ability to code computer programs  is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in SCRATCH, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.

Participants will need an email address to create a SCRATCH account. Participants are asked to bring a laptop as limited numbers are available.

For more information or to register or request a disability accommodation contact Tara at 207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu

Jan
10
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Jan 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

Renee Look’s First Graders Visit!
Jan 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

First Graders from Machias Rose Gaffney School visit the Children’s Library.

SCRATCH CODING 4-H Club
Jan 10 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The course is open for boys and girls ages 10-14.

Explore MIT’s SCRATCH programming learning about computer science while having fun. Participants will learn how to program interactive stories, games and animations – be a part of a weekly challenge and share creations safely with others online. The ability to code computer programs  is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in SCRATCH, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.

Participants will need an email address to create a SCRATCH account. Participants are asked to bring a laptop as limited numbers are available.

For more information or to register or request a disability accommodation contact Tara at 207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu

Jan
17
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Jan 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Jan 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

Renee Look’s First Graders Visit!
Jan 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

First Graders from Machias Rose Gaffney School visit the Children’s Library.

SCRATCH CODING 4-H Club
Jan 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The course is open for boys and girls ages 10-14.

Explore MIT’s SCRATCH programming learning about computer science while having fun. Participants will learn how to program interactive stories, games and animations – be a part of a weekly challenge and share creations safely with others online. The ability to code computer programs  is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in SCRATCH, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.

Participants will need an email address to create a SCRATCH account. Participants are asked to bring a laptop as limited numbers are available.

For more information or to register or request a disability accommodation contact Tara at 207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu

Porter Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting
Jan 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Public Welcome!

Jan
19
Fri
2018
Machias Valley Film Society presents. . . TBD
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jan
20
Sat
2018
4-H Knitting SPIN Club
Jan 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Six sessions, Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2018

Porter Memorial Library, Machias ME

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $5 for materials

This course is open to boys and girls age 10 and older.

Jan
24
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Jan 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

Renee Look’s First Graders Visit!
Jan 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

First Graders from Machias Rose Gaffney School visit the Children’s Library.

SCRATCH CODING 4-H Club
Jan 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The course is open for boys and girls ages 10-14.

Explore MIT’s SCRATCH programming learning about computer science while having fun. Participants will learn how to program interactive stories, games and animations – be a part of a weekly challenge and share creations safely with others online. The ability to code computer programs  is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in SCRATCH, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.

Participants will need an email address to create a SCRATCH account. Participants are asked to bring a laptop as limited numbers are available.

For more information or to register or request a disability accommodation contact Tara at 207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu

Jan
26
Fri
2018
Porter Poets/w Jerry George
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring a poem to share!

Jan
27
Sat
2018
4-H Knitting SPIN Club
Jan 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Six sessions, Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2018

Porter Memorial Library, Machias ME

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $5 for materials

This course is open to boys and girls age 10 and older.

Jan
31
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Jan 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Jan 31 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

Renee Look’s First Graders Visit!
Jan 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

First Graders from Machias Rose Gaffney School visit the Children’s Library.

SCRATCH CODING 4-H Club
Jan 31 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The course is open for boys and girls ages 10-14.

Explore MIT’s SCRATCH programming learning about computer science while having fun. Participants will learn how to program interactive stories, games and animations – be a part of a weekly challenge and share creations safely with others online. The ability to code computer programs  is an important part of literacy in today’s society. When people learn to code in SCRATCH, they learn important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas.

Participants will need an email address to create a SCRATCH account. Participants are asked to bring a laptop as limited numbers are available.

For more information or to register or request a disability accommodation contact Tara at 207-255-3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu

Feb
3
Sat
2018
4-H Knitting SPIN Club
Feb 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Six sessions, Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2018

Porter Memorial Library, Machias ME

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $5 for materials

This course is open to boys and girls age 10 and older.

Feb
7
Wed
2018
Mother Goose on the Loose Story Hour
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Songs and social hour for moms and toddlers.

Individual Computer Help with Computer Expert John Mitchell (Wed 12-5)
Feb 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Everybody who uses a computer knows it’s a luxery to consult with a human computer expert when you get stuck. Now you can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with computer expert, John Mitchell, at Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays, starting November 29th, 2017.

After a break of several months, John’s popular and free program is being offered again every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Call the library at 255-3933 to sign up for a one-hour slot, or walk in and ask for the sign-up sheet.

New Computer Help Books

To help with certain computer questions when John isn’t here, the library has just purchased two books by author Michael Miller, “My Facebook for Seniors”, and “My Social Media for Seniors”. The books will be available for patrons to borrow.

Renee Look’s First Graders Visit!
Feb 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

First Graders from Machias Rose Gaffney School visit the Children’s Library.

Feb
10
Sat
2018
4-H Knitting SPIN Club
Feb 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Six sessions, Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2018

Porter Memorial Library, Machias ME

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Cost: $5 for materials

This course is open to boys and girls age 10 and older.