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

IGNITE DISCUSSIONS THROUGH ART. This unique opportunity encourages artists to submit work that challenges societal norms and advocates for inclusivity and equality. Submission Form:

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.

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:

🌧️ 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. 👉

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

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! 🔥. 🏕️

❤️‍🔥 🗯️ 💥 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!.

🥘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: .

💻🖱️ 📲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:

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:.

💀 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:.

🥳 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:

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.

💫 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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From the #pplbookspinepoetry archives!

No shame, no late fees, just a sweet story of a book checked out in 1951 making its way back home!. Thank you @WGME for sharing this sweet story:. This fall, the Portland Library got an unexpected but very special delivery:.