Calendar


Feb
20
Tue
2024
Story Time (Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems) and Crafts
Feb 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late” by Mo Willems.

Feb
21
Wed
2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
Feb 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
23
Fri
2024
Legos
Feb 23 @ 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)
Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Porter Poets – in person & virtual
Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Newcomers welcome. Share your poems!

Contact Gerard Necastro for the Zoom link – gerard.necastro@westliberty.edu

Feb
24
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Feb 24 @ 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
Chess Club
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Paul Ward via email civicsgeek@gmail.com for more info.

Feb
27
Tue
2024
Story Time (Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert) and Crafts
Feb 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Eating the Alphabet” by Lois Ehlert.

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

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Mar
2
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Mar 2 @ 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
Chess Club
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Paul Ward via email civicsgeek@gmail.com for more info.

Mar
5
Tue
2024
Story Time (Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss) and Crafts
Mar 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss.

Mar
7
Thu
2024
Bumps & Babies
Mar 7 @ 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
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

1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Mar
9
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Mar 9 @ 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
Chess Club
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Paul Ward via email civicsgeek@gmail.com for more info.

Mar
12
Tue
2024
Story Time (All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell) and Crafts
Mar 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “All the Ways to be Smart” by Davina Bell.

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

Legos
Mar 15 @ 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)
Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sign up for in-person help with your tech questions – smart phone, laptops, etc
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes
Mar
16
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Mar 16 @ 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
Chess Club
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sign up at the front desk. Children are welcome with their parent/guardian.

Beginners and experienced players are encouraged to stop by to play chess. Contact Paul Ward via email civicsgeek@gmail.com for more info.

Mar
19
Tue
2024
Story Time (Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev) and Crafts
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every Tuesday parents and children gather at Porter Memorial Library for story hour. Join us this week for “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev.

Mar
20
Wed
2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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.