Calendar


Mar
1
Fri
2024
Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
Mar 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cooking Class Series A: Choose My Plate by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

Seating is limited, contact Shannon Cherry shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org 207-598-6587

Mar
7
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Ambulance Tour
Mar 7 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Children of all ages are welcome to stop by the children’s library for an ambulance tour! Supplies are provided, contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

Mar
8
Fri
2024
Last day to order FEDCO
Mar 8 all-day

The final day to order FEDCO seed packets in the library fundraiser.

https://fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/porter-lib-24

Storywalk® Themed Activity Day
Mar 8 @ 1:30 am – 4:30 am

The Storywalk® on the grounds of our library features several regional books and local authors. Beginning this month, we will host a quarterly Storywalk® Themed Activity Day. This month’s book, “Lobsterman” by Dahlov Ipcar, a Maine author, is a classic with something for everyone to enjoy. In honor of our rich maritime heritage, we will be assisting children in creating lobstering themed crafts in the Children’s Library. There will be light refreshments, coloring sheets and more to enjoy. Our Storywalk® implementers, Shannon Cherry and Julianne van Norden will be on site to greet visitors as well. We hope to see you there!

Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
Mar 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cooking Class Series A: Choose My Plate by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

Seating is limited, contact Shannon Cherry shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org 207-598-6587

Mar
15
Fri
2024
Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
Mar 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cooking Class Series A: Choose My Plate by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

Seating is limited, contact Shannon Cherry shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org 207-598-6587

Mar
21
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Building Castles
Mar 21 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Children of all ages are welcome to stop by the children’s library to build castles! Supplies are provided, contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

Mar
22
Fri
2024
Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
Mar 22 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cooking Class Series A: Choose My Plate by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

Seating is limited, contact Shannon Cherry shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org 207-598-6587

May
8
Wed
2024
Free 1-on-1 Business Advising for Women
May 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ruth Feldman is the Program Director at CEI Women’s Business Center in Machias. She helps women entrepreneurs to develop their plans and skills and is generously offering free 1 on 1 business advising!
Sign up at the library at least one day in advance if you would like to attend.
May
15
Wed
2024
Free 1-on-1 Business Advising for Women
May 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ruth Feldman is the Program Director at CEI Women’s Business Center in Machias. She helps women entrepreneurs to develop their plans and skills and is generously offering free 1 on 1 business advising!
Sign up at the library at least one day in advance if you would like to attend.
May
22
Wed
2024
Free 1-on-1 Business Advising for Women
May 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ruth Feldman is the Program Director at CEI Women’s Business Center in Machias. She helps women entrepreneurs to develop their plans and skills and is generously offering free 1 on 1 business advising!
Sign up at the library at least one day in advance if you would like to attend.
May
23
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Springer’s Journey
May 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Come learn about the journey an orca whale takes! Virginia Heaven will be reading Springer’s Journey by Naomi Black, which she illustrated. We will also be drawing whales!

Supplies will be provided for this event. This activity is appropriate for children ages 5 and up, a separate activity will be available for younger children. Contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

May
29
Wed
2024
Free 1-on-1 Business Advising for Women
May 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ruth Feldman is the Program Director at CEI Women’s Business Center in Machias. She helps women entrepreneurs to develop their plans and skills and is generously offering free 1 on 1 business advising!
Sign up at the library at least one day in advance if you would like to attend.
Jun
6
Thu
2024
Bumps & Babies
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
A place of support for all moms and caregivers during pregnancy and postpartum. Join us for connection and encouragement. Babies and kids welcome.
Hosted by LeAnne Dunham @adventureawaitsbirthservices
STEM Day – Vernal Pools
Jun 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Come visit the vernal pools at Middle River Park! We will be meeting at the library to visit Middle River Park in Machias to explore the vernal pools.

Supplies will be provided for this event. This activity is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

Jun
8
Sat
2024
Seed & Seedling Sale
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The annual Friends of the Library Seed and Seedling Sale!

Including yard sale, raffles for local merchandise, book sale, and bake sale.

Jun
12
Wed
2024
Free 1-on-1 Business Advising for Women
Jun 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ruth Feldman is the Program Director at CEI Women’s Business Center in Machias. She helps women entrepreneurs to develop their plans and skills and is generously offering free 1 on 1 business advising!
Sign up at the library at least one day in advance if you would like to attend.
Jun
15
Sat
2024
Margaretta Day Book Sale
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The library will have a book sale table on the green at the University of Maine at Machias during Margaretta Day!

Jun
20
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Wooleez
Jun 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet at the library for a field trip to Wooleez! We will be sewing and decorating, please preregister so we can have enough supplies.

Supplies will be provided for this event. This activity is appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

Jun
28
Fri
2024
Nature Book Club
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come check out the Nature Book Club with Allison & Chris Paprocki! We will be bird watching, nature journaling & wildlife sketching, outdoors if the weather permits.

The club is for children ages 8-12, sign up at the library.

Jul
11
Thu
2024
Bumps & Babies
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
A place of support for all moms and caregivers during pregnancy and postpartum. Join us for connection and encouragement. Babies and kids welcome.
Hosted by LeAnne Dunham @adventureawaitsbirthservices
Jul
12
Fri
2024
Nature Book Club
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come check out the Nature Book Club with Allison & Chris Paprocki! We will be bird watching, nature journaling & wildlife sketching, outdoors if the weather permits.

The club is for children ages 8-12, sign up at the library.

Jul
17
Wed
2024
PML Association Annual Meeting
Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The annual meeting for the Porter Memorial Library Association will be immediately followed by the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Jul
18
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Feathers Not Just for Flying
Jul 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet at the library where Cathy Lookabaugh will be reading Feathers Not Just for Flying by Melissa Stewart! We will be making paper airplane birds.

Supplies will be provided for this event. This activity is appropriate for children all ages. Contact Julianne Van Norden for details.

Jul
19
Fri
2024
Nature Book Club
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come check out the Nature Book Club with Allison & Chris Paprocki! We will be bird watching, nature journaling & wildlife sketching, outdoors if the weather permits.

The club is for children ages 8-12, sign up at the library.

Jul
26
Fri
2024
Nature Book Club
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come check out the Nature Book Club with Allison & Chris Paprocki! We will be bird watching, nature journaling & wildlife sketching, outdoors if the weather permits.

The club is for children ages 8-12, sign up at the library.

Aug
1
Thu
2024
Bumps & Babies
Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
A place of support for all moms and caregivers during pregnancy and postpartum. Join us for connection and encouragement. Babies and kids welcome.
Hosted by LeAnne Dunham @adventureawaitsbirthservices
Aug
16
Fri
2024
Book Sale (Preview Night)
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our Annual Book Sale is taking place at 4 Center St

Tickets at the door. The best selection of books, beat the crowd, food & music.

Aug
17
Sat
2024
Book Sale (General Sale)
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Our Annual Book Sale is taking place at 4 Center St

Free admission to the General Sale.

Aug
18
Sun
2024
Book Sale (General Sale)
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Our Annual Book Sale is taking place at 4 Center St

Free admission to the General Sale.