Calendar


Feb
9
Fri
2024
Legos
Feb 9 @ 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 9 @ 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
Feb
10
Sat
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Feb 10 @ 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 10 @ 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
13
Tue
2024
Story Time (It’s Valentines Day by Jack Prelutsky) and Crafts
Feb 13 @ 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 Valentines Day” by Jack Prelutsky.

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
16
Fri
2024
1-on-1 Computer Help (sign up at front desk)
Feb 16 @ 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
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.

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.