What’s Going On…
Karaoke Club for Teens
Do you have a song in your heart? Do you love belting along to your favorite tunes? Our Karaoke Club for Teens meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Drop in and sing along! Ages 12-19.
Summer Meals Storytime
Join us at South Portland Middle School on Thursday, July 10th at 11:00am for stories and songs for all ages! Following the storytime, attendees are invited to stay for a free kids meal courtesy of the Foodcorps Summer Meals Program. SPMS is located at 120 Wescott Rd.
Construct & Create
Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, July 10th at 2pm for an all-ages building bonanza featuring LEGOs, Brain Flakes, Lincoln Logs, and more!
Library Technology Help
Do you have your library card, but a whole lot of questions about the library’s online services? On the first Friday of every month from 1-3pm, Tala will be at our Branch location at 155 Wescott Rd., happy to guide you through the following:
- Accessing your online Library Account
- Searching the Minerva Library Catalog and placing holds on the materials you want
- Using CloudLibrary for e-books and more
- Utilizing Novelist to discover new books based on what you like to read
All you need to bring is the most important card in your wallet: your South Portland Library Card! All levels of computer literacy are welcome!
Please preregister for your appointment either by calling the Main Library at 767-7660 or signing up in person at the Main Library Circulation Desk.
Mad Science: Color Our World
Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, July 12th at 10:30am for Color Our World, a fun and interactive Mad Science show that explores the exciting connection between art and science!
In celebration of this year’s summer reading theme, kids will dive into colorful activities that reveal the fascinating connections between science and art. With eye-popping demonstrations, this event will spark curiosity and creativity while showing how science can explain the vibrant world around us. Perfect for young learners who love to explore, experiment, and imagine! Recommended for ages 5+
Artsy Afternoon: Summer Lupines Painting
Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, July 12th at 1pm for Artsy Afternoon! Artsy Afternoon is a monthly adult crafting series, where adults can come to flex their creative muscles. This month we will be exploring acrylic painting! Each participant will create their own painting of summer lupines. Choose from one of our canvases, or bring your own! All materials and instruction will be provided.
Artsy Afternoons is for adults ages 18+ and preregistration is required. To sign up, call the Main Library at 207-766-7660 or stop by the front desk!
Community Garden Storytime at Hinckley Park
Join us at the Hinckley Park Community Garden on Thursday, July 17th at 10:30am for stories followed by an exploration of the garden! All Ages!
Summer Reading Program Begins!
Join us this summer for The Art of Summer Reading! Our summer reading program runs June 13th-August 10th, with options for kids, teens, & adults. Stop by either library location starting on Friday, June 13th to sign up!
Drawing Workshop with Don Thompson
Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, July 17th at 5:30pm for a night of still life drawing with Don Thompson, educator and facilitator of the Maine Drawing Exchange. Explore the principles of line and mass, composition, drawing theory and techniques. Some materials and easels will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a sketchbook or drawing pad and supplies. All skill levels are welcome in this safe work environment.
Don Thompson graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in drawing/painting. Don is a facilitator and educator at the Maine Drawing Exchange, located at 39 Exchange St in Portland. He also is owner of Fine Line Studio, a painting and decorating business in the Portland area.
Kids Painting Workshop with Amelia Garretson-Persans
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to the Main Library on Wednesday, July 23rd at 2pm for a painting workshop with local artist Amelia Garretson-Persans. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and preregistration is required.