Calendar


Jun
10
Sat
2023
Porter Memorial Library Plant, Book, and Yard Sale Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Friends of Porter Memorial Library will host a plant sale, book sale, yard sale, craft fair and raffles on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the library.
Donations for perennial plants and annuals will be graciously accepted on June 9th from 10-5. Also small yard sale items will be accepted. Please no clothing.
Questions? Call 255-3933, ask for Marcia or Sissy
Oct
6
Fri
2023
Storywalk Grand Opening
Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Free pumpkin decorating, recipe sampling, refreshments with help from Shannon Cherry, Mary White & Pineo’s True Value. Supported by Healthy Acadia & Univ. of New England

Oct
11
Wed
2023
Open House For Children’s Education
Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Families & educators are invited to learn about our children;s book collection & services. Visit our Reading Resource corner.

Oct
20
Fri
2023
Author Talk with Bonnie Newsom, PhD
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

“Birds In Past Wabanaki Lifeways”. Newsom is a member of the Penobscot Nation & an archaeologist. Her talk is part of the library’s Author At The Last Page series, supported by Maine Public Library Fund.

Nov
1
Wed
2023
StorywalkⓇ Time for Cranberries
Nov 1 all-day

Stop by the library for November’s StorywalkⓇ “Time for Cranberries” by Lisl Detlefsen!

This month’s story is accompanied by a cranberry structure activity kit and recipes for cranberry orange bread and a cranberry vinaigrette dressing.

Thank you to the Ustruck family for sponsoring this month’s StorywalkⓇ.

Nov
3
Fri
2023
Children’s Room Reserved
Nov 3 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

The children’s room of the library is reserved from 12:30 to 1:30. Please be respectful of other patrons, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Dec
2
Sat
2023
Holiday Open House
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, December 2nd for our holiday event of the year!
There will be food, activities, and a puzzle giveaway, as well as holiday cooking tips and a free gift card presented by Healthy Acadia.
Dec
20
Wed
2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dec
26
Tue
2023
CLOSED
Dec 26 all-day

The library is closed today.

Jan
5
Fri
2024
Healthy Acadia Cooking Class
Jan 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join SNAP Nutrition Educator Shannon Cherry for this series “Eating Better on a Budget”. Seating is limited, so register by emailing shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org or call 207-598-6587

Jan
12
Fri
2024
Healthy Acadia Cooking Class
Jan 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join SNAP Nutrition Educator Shannon Cherry for this series “Eating Better on a Budget”. Seating is limited, so register by emailing shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org or call 207-598-6587

Jan
19
Fri
2024
Healthy Acadia Cooking Class
Jan 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join SNAP Nutrition Educator Shannon Cherry for this series “Eating Better on a Budget”. Seating is limited, so register by emailing shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org or call 207-598-6587

Jan
26
Fri
2024
Healthy Acadia Cooking Class
Jan 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join SNAP Nutrition Educator Shannon Cherry for this series “Eating Better on a Budget”. Seating is limited, so register by emailing shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org or call 207-598-6587

Feb
1
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Making Ice Cream
Feb 1 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Feb
2
Fri
2024
Plant Swap & Seed Sale Kickoff
Feb 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This Groundhog Day is the kickoff event for our annual Fedco seed sale; featuring a plant and seedling swap, raffle, and children’s event.

Feb
14
Wed
2024
Bake Sale and Art Show
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for a Valentine’s Day bake sale to kick off our youth art show!

Feb
15
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Dissecting Owl Pellets
Feb 15 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Feb
17
Sat
2024
Winter is the Time for Stories
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

From Passamaquoddy Elder Fredda Paul, with Leslie Wood. Includes Fredda’s stories from Indian Residential School. Followed by potluck.

Register at 207-255-3933, limit 14 participants.

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