Portland Library ME

Established in 1867, the Portland Public Library is Maine's oldest and largest public library system with a Downtown Library and three branches. [phone]

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This list uplifts the voices of Jewish American authors and their stories and contributions to literature.

Browse: https://t.co/q7JG6T3Zwa

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IGNITE DISCUSSIONS THROUGH ART

This unique opportunity encourages artists to submit work that challenges societal norms and advocates for inclusivity and equality. Submission Form: https://t.co/ANCuGKlJ6o

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In a recent @PressHerald Op Ed piece, PPL Executive Director Sarah Moore expresses how public libraries are more than just books —they are lifelines, offering opportunity, inspiration, and a sense of belonging to all who walk through their doors.

https://t.co/gCC5zy8NjD

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All are welcome to celebrate with Signature MiMi!

🖊️With the help of suggested writing prompts that spark curiosity and reflect on the moments that move us, you are encouraged to nourish your writing practice!

EXPLORE: https://t.co/YZocrhBXh4

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🌧️ POSTPONED to 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟰/𝟭𝟵.
🌱 Learn about native planting, tour @PPL_Bookmobile, vote on the name of our electric box truck, and be the first to see our new truck wrap!
♻️Bring your @thinkCLYNK returnables to donate /pick up a CLYNK bag to support PPL!

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✨POETRY MONTH

"Music is the universal language of mankind — poetry their universal pastime and delight." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

To celebrate, we have curated this special list of titles found in our collection featuring the work of Maine poets. 👉https://t.co/2M8abaLkZ3

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📺 Check out PPL's Executive Director, Sarah Moore, chatting with @WGME about a few cool and unexpected offerings available for free at PPL!

WATCH: https://t.co/JkpiUCNvPo

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At CAMP we'll celebrate all things comics!

There will be exhibitors selling comics, graphic novels, and zines, and hands-on comic arts workshops, panels featuring comics professionals, and more! 🔥

🏕️https://t.co/ls1SCI5OlK

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❤️‍🔥 🗯️ 💥 Comic Books are more popular than ever!

🎧 Tune into @mainecalling to hear Isabella Rotman & Rick Lowell chat about why this multigenerational genre is so inspiring ...and more about the Comic Arts Festival at the Downtown Branch on 4/5!

https://t.co/WplI8sArmr

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🥘Have you been participating in @DineME?

🍽️For all our foodie friends, reminiscing about their favorite eateries, check out this spread Abraham, PPL's Special Collections Librarian & Archivist, created for the @PressHerald. 😋Bon Appétit!

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💵📃Ease into tax season with help from professionals!

Support from @AARPMaine focuses on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.

Learn more:
https://t.co/TeQcj95c2t

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💻🖱️ 📲If you (or a loved one) are struggling with how to use a new gadget you were gifted, such as the latest iPhone, laptop, or iPad, one-on-one tech tutoring sessions are perfect!

📍TECH TUTORING is offered at all PPL Locations: https://t.co/DyqhQC4mHx

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The Downtown Library is proud to host this moving collection of work. Join us on Friday, February 7 | 5-7 pm for First Friday: 2024 Portland Press Herald Photos of the Year!

Learn more from @newscentermaine & @PressHerald:

https://t.co/wwDuqqUYDi

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@DAVID_LYNCH has passed away at age 78.
Below are works by and about Lynch, which include his forays into music, producing, writing, and of course, directing.

https://t.co/16UV66kkaJ

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💀 Please note: Portland Death Café with Die Well Death Education has been cancelled for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15. Please join us on 2/19/25.

Learn more:
https://t.co/wUtpyjv0CN

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🥳 We are excited to introduce a new seasonal reading challenges...Winter Reading Challenge BINGO!

📚 Submit the reading challenge form before February 28 for a chance to win a gift card to a local bookstore!

🔴 Get Started: https://t.co/ppru5A81Pj

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Explore our collection to learn more about President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who has passed away at the age of 100.

https://t.co/hJ14qzApSy

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💫 December Staff Picks

❄️ We're hoping you also have some great stacks of books, movies, and music for the winter nights ahead.

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😊 Please visit us online!
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From the #pplbookspinepoetry archives!