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The Portland Public Library hosts a variety of free public programs, such as book talks, lectures, educational classes, workshops and book sales throughout the year. To see what's happening this month call 871-1700 ext. 758.  Most of our public programs are made possible through the generosity of corporate and foundation sponsorships.

We send out weekly e-mails with a list of programs and events for the week.  If you would like to be added to our e-mail distribution list, click here and send us an e-mail with your request!  

Questions about our programs or events, send us an e-mail! 

Check out Brown Bag Lectures from the Maine Humanities Council's Humanities on Demand Podcast Program.

UPCOMING MONTHLY PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
May calendar
Brown Bag Lecture Series

Friday Local Author Series

Page to Stage Discussions

Launch of "I'm Your Neighbor Portland," Sat., May 25, 3-6pm, Rines Auditorium (I'm Your Neighbor Portland is Portland's year-long community-wide read of books set in Maine's "new arrival" community with an introduction to the books, readings, music and refreshments)

"Beethoven's Wig," Saturday, June 15, 11am, Rines Auditorium
Admission is Free.  Recommended for ages 5 and up

Internationally renowned family musician Richard Perlmutter brings the award-winning music of Beethoven's Wig to the Portland Public Library on June 15th at 11am.  Perlmutter will sing and perform the music of Beethoven's Wig on piano, classical guitar and mandolin, throwing in some trademark wit and fun audience interaction for good measure.

The Beethoven's Wig franchise has received 4 Grammy Award nominations, 5 Parents Choice Awards, and over 50 other recognitions for its "irreverent, witty approach to music appreciation" (The LA Times).

For more information about Beethoven's Wig, visit:  www.beethovenswig.com.

Basic Computer Training Workshops, Thursdays, May 9 and 16, 10am-12pm, Meeting Room 4

Tutoring in English, French, Kurundi and Kiryarwanda

 

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