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.