We are currently looking for volunteers to fill roles for several of these programs, inquire at the library.
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Featured Event: Acorn to Oak Family Fair
A free family fair connecting Downeast Maine families with local activities, resources, services, and opportunities. Located in the Reynolds Center Gymnasium at the University of Maine at Machias. Created in collaboration with Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine & The Kinship Program, Porter Memorial Library, Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council, and the Community Caring Collaborative’s Family, Friend & Neighbor Network. Visit the Facebook page to stay up to date on this event!
Storywalk®
Healthy Acadia partnered with PML to install a year-round Storywalk® in the library yard. The book selection, donated by generous patrons and local businesses, is changed each month.
August’s story was The Little Red Hen, sponsored by the Ustruck family!
The September StorywalkⓇ is Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer.
Contact Julianne Van Norden if you are interested in sponsoring our October StorywalkⓇ!
Ongoing Events:
Library Checkout Brought to You
A library volunteer will come to your classroom to provide children with a library card, (caregiver’s signature is required) and the opportunity to check out books from Porter Memorial Library. Also, a volunteer can provide books on rotation for a classroom library.
Classroom Visits
Classes are invited to have a one-time visit or a regularly scheduled visit to the library. Plan your visit with Library Director Lee Downing at 207-255-3933.
Storytime at the Library
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM a volunteer or guest will read a story and provide a craft for children in the Children’s Library.
Children’s Library Garden
From planting seeds to harvesting, the Children’s Library will have a busy garden plot, during the growing season, where children can help care for the garden in the back yard at the library.
Book Reviews from the Children’s Library
Children are encouraged to share their reactions to library books from PML. Book Reviews will be posted in the Children’s Library and may also be submitted to Machias Valley News Observer.
Book Club
Age-appropriate Book Clubs will meet in the Children’s Library on a scheduled basis to discuss readers’ reactions to recommended books. Check with the library for dates and times.
Lego Time
Drop-in Lego play once a month on a Friday from 1 to 4pm. Check the calendar for dates. Legos are provided, as well as Duplos for children under 3.
Art Shows
Display your art in the Children’s Library Art Shows! Homeschool and school-based art shows will be announced throughout the year.
STEM
The Children’s Library features Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) sessions monthly. Check the calendar or our Facebook page to find out more.
Summer Reading Program
The Children’s Library’s Summer Reading Program goes from June through August, watch the calendar and social media accounts for updates.