What’s Going On…
Author Talk with Amelia Garretson-Persans
Join local author Amelia Garretson-Persans at the Main Library on Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm in conversation about her first book Where the Avonley Seed Falls, winner of the Excellence in Publishing award at this year’s Maine Literary Awards. … Read more.
Birds & Books
Authors Heidi E.Y. Stemple and Rebekah Lowell visit the Main Library on Saturday, December 9th at 11:30am for bird books and crafts! Books will be available for sale from Nonesuch Books. … Read more.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to Graphic Novel Book Club at the Main Library on Wednesday, December 13th at 3:30pm. Join us for a book discussion, snacks, and a fun activity inspired by the book.… Read more.
Nature Storytime!
We’re back with Nature Storytimes at the Main Library in partnership with the South Portland Parks Department.
September 15 : Porcupines
October 13 : Spiders & Friends
November 17: Wolves
December 8: Whales
Toddlers: 10:30-11am
5-12 years: 3:30-4:30pm… Read more.
Spanish Conversation Group – New Day & Time!
Our Spanish Language Conversation Group has moved to every Thursday at noon.
Brush up on your Spanish language skills at this weekly event!
For more information: Spanish Language Conversation Group… Read more.
City of South Portland Accessory Dwelling Ordinance Presentation
On April 25, the Library, along with Age Friendly South Portland hosted South Portland’s Planning Department for a presentation highlighting the City’s recent updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, which will make building new ADUs easier and more affordable.
Our colleagues from South Portland Community Television were on hand to record the talk, and the video can be viewed below…
One Day: Maine Edition – March 19, 2022
Back in March, along with our neighboring libraries in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough, we presented a program called, One Day: Maine Edition. We produced a video with the help of our many participants which we welcome you to view:
Park, Museum, & Attraction Passes!
NEW park and museum passes are available!
We’re excited to offer our patrons attraction and museum passes, thanks to the support of our generous Friends of the South Portland Public Library!… Read more.
Presenting: “Enslavement, The Underground Railroad and Abolition in Greater Portland”
We have produced, in partnership with South Portland Community Television the first in what we hope to be an ongoing series of programs reflecting and enriching our community. … Read more.