Calendar


Jun
15
Sun
2025
CLOSED
Jun 15 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
16
Mon
2025
CLOSED
Jun 16 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
17
Tue
2025
Summer Reading Program & Storywalk Mini-Event
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for the kickoff event to our Summer Reading Program in the children’s section of the library. We will read Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen. Shannon Cherry of Healthy Acadia will be serving snacks and we will have a sail boat craft!

Jun
18
Wed
2025
Capital Campaign Committee meeting
Jun 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
Jun 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Jun
20
Fri
2025
Machias Area Weekly Playgroup
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Playgroup will be meeting at the Machias Playground for the summer. Meet at Porter Memorial Library if it rains!

Led by Barb Koch from Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council.

LEGOs
Jun 20 @ 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)
Jun 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
Jun
21
Sat
2025
Margaretta Day Book Sale @ West Branch Farms
Jun 21 all-day

The library will have a book sale table at West Branch Farms Event Center during Margaretta Day!

The table will be open from 9:00-3:00. West Branch Farms is located at 180 W. Kennebec Rd, Machias

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 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
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We welcome beginners and experienced players alike! Drop in and learn about the game of chess. Contact Sam Diefenbach for more information samueldiefenbach@gmail.com

Jun
22
Sun
2025
CLOSED
Jun 22 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
23
Mon
2025
CLOSED
Jun 23 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
24
Tue
2025
Summer Reading Program
Jun 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for the Summer Reading Program in the children’s section of the library. We will read Loopy Hens by Janet Morgan Stoeke. The Braggs will be showcasing their Polish chicks!

Jun
26
Thu
2025
STEM Day – Bean Planting with Annie & Peef
Jun 26 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for this month’s STEM activity. Annie Lamb and Peef the Chicken will read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and we will have a bean planting activity!

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

Jun
27
Fri
2025
Machias Area Weekly Playgroup
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Playgroup will be meeting at the Machias Playground for the summer. Meet at Porter Memorial Library if it rains!

Led by Barb Koch from Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council.

Porter Poets
Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Porter Poets welcome you! Join in-person or via Zoom link at https://westliberty.zoom.us/j/99465572474

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 27 @ 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
Jun
28
Sat
2025
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Jun 28 @ 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
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We welcome beginners and experienced players alike! Drop in and learn about the game of chess. Contact Sam Diefenbach for more information samueldiefenbach@gmail.com

Jun
29
Sun
2025
CLOSED
Jun 29 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jun
30
Mon
2025
CLOSED
Jun 30 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jul
1
Tue
2025
Summer Reading Program
Jul 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for the Summer Reading Program in the children’s section of the library. We will read What If There Were No Bees: a book about the grassland ecosystem by Suzanne Slade. Shannon Cherry of Healthy Acadia will make a fruit salad!

Jul
3
Thu
2025
Bumps & Babies
Jul 3 @ 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
4
Fri
2025
CLOSED
Jul 4 all-day

The Library will be closed for Independence Day.

Jul
5
Sat
2025
Chess Club
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We welcome beginners and experienced players alike! Drop in and learn about the game of chess. Contact Sam Diefenbach for more information samueldiefenbach@gmail.com

Jul
6
Sun
2025
CLOSED
Jul 6 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jul
7
Mon
2025
CLOSED
Jul 7 all-day

The Library’s regular hours are…

TUES-FRI 10AM-5PM,

SAT 10AM-1PM

Jul
8
Tue
2025
Summer Reading Program
Jul 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for the Summer Reading Program in the children’s section of the library. We will read Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff. There will be a scavenger hunt with Cathy Lookabaugh of Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Jul
11
Fri
2025
Machias Area Weekly Playgroup
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Playgroup will be meeting at the Machias Playground for the summer. Meet at Porter Memorial Library if it rains!

Led by Barb Koch from Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council.