Calendar


Aug
30
Fri
2024
Porter Poets – in person & virtual
Aug 30 @ 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)
Aug 30 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sign up at the front desk for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Aug
31
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Aug 31 @ 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
Chess Club
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Beginners and experienced players alike are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

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
6
Fri
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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
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
Chess Club
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Beginners and experienced players alike are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

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
10
Tue
2024
Story Time (It’s Mine by Leo Lionni)
Sep 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “It’s Mine” by Leo Lionni.

Sep
13
Fri
2024
Legos
Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 13 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sign up at the front desk for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
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
Chess Club
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Beginners and experienced players alike are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

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
17
Tue
2024
Story Time (Earth Dance by Joanne Ryder)
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Earth Dance” by Joanne Ryder.

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
20
Fri
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Sep 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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
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
Chess Club
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Beginners and experienced players alike are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Contact Sam Diefenbach via email samueldiefenbach@gmail.com for more info.

Sep
22
Sun
2024
CLOSED
Sep 22 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
23
Mon
2024
CLOSED
Sep 23 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Sep
24
Tue
2024
Story Time (Down East in the Ocean by Peter and Connie Roop)
Sep 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Down East in the Ocean” by Peter and Connie Roop.