Calendar


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

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

Mar
30
Sat
2024
Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Bring a basket and meet in front of the library for the annual Easter Egg Hunt!

11:00 ages 0-6, 11:30 ages 7-11

May
3
Fri
2024
Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cooking Class Series B: 10 Tips for Adults by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

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

May
5
Sun
2024
CLOSED
May 5 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

May
6
Mon
2024
CLOSED
May 6 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

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
10
Fri
2024
Maine SNAP-Ed Cooking Class
May 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cooking Class Series B: 10 Tips for Adults by Maine SNAP-Ed and Healthy Acadia

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

May
11
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
May 11 @ 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
May
12
Sun
2024
CLOSED
May 12 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

May
13
Mon
2024
CLOSED
May 13 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

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.