Calendar


Jun
2
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Jun 2 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
3
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Jun 3 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
4
Tue
2024
Story Time (The Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons)
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “The Milk Makers” by Gail Gibbons.

Presented as part of Eat Well Play Hard by Healthy Acadia

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
9
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Jun 9 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
10
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Jun 10 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
11
Tue
2024
Story Time (Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems)
Jun 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Leonardo the Terrible Monster” by Mo Willems.

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
14
Fri
2024
Legos
Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for fun with Legos and Duplos from 1 to 4pm

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
16
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Jun 16 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
17
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Jun 17 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
18
Tue
2024
Summer Reading Program (Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes)
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library to participate in  the Summer Reading Program. Join us this week for “Leonardo the Terrible Monster” by Mo Willems.

Jun
19
Wed
2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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
21
Fri
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 21 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Jun
22
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Chess Club
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

Jun
23
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Jun 23 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
24
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Jun 24 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
25
Tue
2024
Summer Reading Program (The Mighty Pollinators by Helen Frost)
Jun 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library to participate in  the Summer Reading Program. Join us this week for “The Mighty Pollinators” by Helen Frost.

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.

Legos
Jun 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for fun with Legos and Duplos from 1 to 4pm

Porter Poets – in person & virtual
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Newcomers welcome. Share your poems!

Contact Gerard Necastro for the Zoom link – gerard.necastro@westliberty.edu

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 28 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Jun
29
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Chess Club
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

Jun
30
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Jun 30 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM