Calendar


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.

Aug
22
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Using the Library
Aug 22 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet at the library where Jessica Thimlar and Julianne van Norden will be teaching about using the library. This will include the Dewey Decimal System, placeholders, and even a scavenger hunt!

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

Aug
31
Sat
2024
Manga Book Club
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

For children interested in Japanese graphic novels, check out the Manga Book Club!

Sep
1
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Sep 1 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
2
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Sep 2 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
5
Thu
2024
Bumps & Babies
Sep 5 @ 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
Sep
7
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sign up at the front desk for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Sep
8
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Sep 8 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
9
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Sep 9 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
13
Fri
2024
Meet the Author: Maura Jane Farrelly
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Meet Maura Jane Farrelly, author of “Compliments of Hamilton & Sargent: A Story of Mystery and Tragedy on the Gilded Age Frontier” at Porter Memorial Library.

Free Admission, copies of the book will be available for sale.

Sep
14
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sign up at the front desk for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Historic Architecture Walking Tour of Machias
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sign up here for this historic tour of Machias led by Library Trustee Allison Paprocki. Explore how old buildings can be preserved yet meet current & future needs. Learn why certain architectural styles became popular.

Sep
15
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Sep 15 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
16
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Sep 16 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
19
Thu
2024
STEM Day – Play-Doh shapes
Sep 19 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet at the library where we will be shaping Play-Doh into 2 and 3 dimensional shapes!

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

Sep
21
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sign up at the front desk for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Sep
22
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Sep 22 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM