Portland Public Library of Sumner County

10/24/2026

We had so much fun with all of you during our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular: The World of Oz! 🌪️

Thank you to our favorite green and pink witches from Character Visits 4 U for visiting our library and making this day magical. You were amazing! 💚🩷

Also, thank to our staff, Friends, teen volunteers, and all of our attendees! 🙌

10/23/2026

Join us TOMORROW, October 24, for our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular: The World of Oz! 🌪️

✨ From 9:30-12:30 we'll have a variety of fun activities that include the following:

🦉 Haunted Forest Maze
👠 Scavenger Hunt
🦁 Costume Contest (See below for more info)
🍭 Candy

✨ From 10:00-12:00 we'll also have a meet and greet with your favorite green and pink witches brought to you by Character Visits 4 U! 💚🩷

(Costume Contest: We'll just snap your photo and get your contact information. Winners will be contacted after the event. This year we're having categories like Most Creative, Best Homemade, Best On-Theme, and more!)

10/23/2026

One day only! Saturday, October 24th - 50% off everything in the Friends bookstore

10/23/2026

The annual Friends of the Portland Library Silent Auction has begun and will run through November 14th. Stop by and bid on lots of items.

It's Silent Auction time! We have over 200 items for you to bid on this year. Our local business' and artisans have really gone all out! Come by the library and check it out. We have gift baskets, craft items, gift cards, and much more.

10/23/2026

Every Friday we have Lapsit where we have storytime, music and movement at 10:30 for ages 0-2. Come join us next week!

10/21/2026

Today for our After School Adventure we made Frankenstein Hands!
Every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 we have our after-school program for elementary age students (typically K-5). Come join us next week!

10/21/2026

Today we experimented with primary colors to make secondary colors!
Every Wednesday morning we have our pre-school story time at 10:30 for ages 3-5. Come join us next week!

10/17/2026

We're just ONE week away from our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular: The World of Oz on Saturday, October 24! 🌪️

✨ From 9:30-12:30 we'll have a variety of fun activities that include the following:

🦉 Haunted Forest Maze
👠 Scavenger Hunt
🦁 Costume Contest (See below for more info)
🍭 Candy

✨ From 10:00-12:00 we'll also have a meet and greet with your favorite green and pink witches brought to you by Character Visits 4 U! 💚🩷

(Costume Contest: We'll just snap your photo and get your contact information. Winners will be contacted after the event. This year we're having categories like Most Creative, Best Homemade, Best On-Theme, and more!)

10/16/2026

Cool fall days are the perfect time to cozy up with a new book! 🍂

Here are some of the titles we have recently added to our adult collection. We have new literary fiction, romance, thrillers, fantasy, Christian fiction, memoirs, and more! 📖

10/16/2026

Our kiddos were full of energy this fall morning!
Every Friday we have Lapsit where we have storytime, music and movement at 10:30 for ages 0-2. Come join us next week!