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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
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
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
🌧️ 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!
✨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
📺 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
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
❤️🔥 🗯️ 💥 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
🥘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!
💵📃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:
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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
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
@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
💀 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
🥳 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
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
💫 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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