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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 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 RECENT BROWN BAG LECTURES FROM THE MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL'S HUMANITIES ON DEMAND PODCAST PROGRAM!


UPCOMING MONTHLY PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Monthly Schedule of Events


Victoria Mansion presents The Modern Woman in Maine, 1890-1940
July 21, August 18 and September 22 at noon, Rines Auditorium


Marta Morse Photography/Roger Prince Sculpture in the Lewis Gallery August 2 - Sept. 18

Brown Bag Lecture Series
The Brown Bag Lecture Series features best-selling authors and prominent people from Maine and New England as guest speakers and performers. Bring your lunch and enjoy. Coffee and tea are provided. All programs are free and open to the public, and are fully accessible to people with disabilities. Books will be available for purchase and signing at most programs, with a portion of the proceeds designated for the Library's annual fund for new books and materials. Programs take place in the newly renovated Rines Auditorium, located in the Lower Level of the Main Library at 5 Monument Square.  The 2009-2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series is made possible with the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust. All programs are FREE and open to the public.  


Page to Stage
Portland Stage Company, in collaboration with Portland Public Library, is pleased to present  Page to Stage, an opportunity to engage in questions about the plays, playwrights, and ideas presented on Portland Stage's Mainstage.  Facilitated by Portland Stage artistic staff.  Programs take place in the renovated Main Library at 5 Monument Square.  All programs are FREE and open to the public. Click here for the 2010-2011 schedule.


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