Portland Public Library

? YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Portland Public Library continues to create a warm and welcoming space where everyone can find a sense of community. Whether someone visits the library to spend time with their children, explore new interests, or tap into their creativity, our team is here to help. We asked our staff to share stories and moments that brought them joy throughout this year. We've selected a few of the stories to share over the next few weeks. These stories are dedicated to you—our donors and patrons—who make these experiences possible. #PPLStoriesofJoy2024 Your gift sustains the work of Portland Public Library, and we thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Sarah Moore PPL Executive Director Give A Gift: https://lnkd.in/eydfwSda

It’s Pi Day and we’re prepping with two sweet reads! For a slice of pie with your pi, what about Sweet Corn Pie with Blueberry Whipped Cream? Chocolate-Covered-Strawberries Pie? Or Rosé Peach Pie? Find sweet and savory pie delights in Erin Jeanne McDowell’s “The Book on Pie.” Detailed, step-by-step instructions on crust and filling creation plus stellar recipes make this guide great for the novice baker and a treat for experts, too. Craving brain food? As Eugenia Cheng enthuses, “The world of math is more weird and wonderful than some people want to tell you.” For the math-baffled but curious reader, exploring math is a pleasure with Cheng’s funny, reassuring, intriguing book “How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics.” (Cake, sushi, mayonnaise and bagels are also discussed).

How can we sign up? Check out The Bowie Book Club! "Rock star David Bowie was “a beast of a reader,” according to his son, Duncan Jones. So Jones has decided to start an online book club to honor his literature-loving dad." - Los Angeles Times ?? Here's the story: https://lnkd.in/etba8mWY

?? ?? LAST WEEK! Curated by local artist Brian Smith, this exhibition serves as a call to action and encourages viewers to envision neighborhoods, working waterfronts, parks, housing, and infrastructure with hope. https://lnkd.in/e8zUQCyD

?? We are pleased to share that our NEW catalog is now live! Thank you for your patience during this exciting upgrade. To access your account in the catalog follow these steps: ?? Log in using your library card number where it asks for "Barcode" and the last 4 digits of your card number where it asks for "Passcode." ?? Once logged in, we highly recommend you reset your passcode. To access your account, in CloudLibrary follow these steps: ?? Log out of your account, unless you are already signed out. ?? Log in using your library card number where it asks for "Library Card ID" and the last 4 digits of your card number where it asks for "PIN/Password." ?? If you would like to reset your PIN/password, please log in to our new catalog using your library card number where it asks for "Barcode" and the last 4 digits of your card number where it asks for "Passcode." ?? Check out the NEW CATALOG! https://lnkd.in/eUmbqRE4

Explore the intricate process of cartooning at First Friday: Pencils and Inks | The Unseen Work Behind Comics! From digital artists that start by storyboarding in a sketchbook to artists who loosely paint ideas before committing to a final layout – our aim is to highlight the different processes that artists use to create the comics we love to read. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8zUQCyD

??? Have you been participating in Maine Restaurant Week? ?? For all our foodie friends, reminiscing about their favorite eateries, check out this spread Abraham, PPL's Special Collections Librarian & Archivist, created for the The Portland Press Herald. He made the image scans from the original camera negatives- which are components of PPL's Archives. ?? Bon Appétit! https://lnkd.in/e8gqT3_d

Coming up! First Friday: Pencils and Inks | The Unseen Work Behind Comics focuses on cartooning. From digital artists that start by storyboarding in a sketchbook to artists who loosely paint ideas before committing to a final layout – our aim is to highlight the different processes that artists use to create the comics we love to read. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8zUQCyD

Teens! Create a positive difference in your community through art! The Yellow Tulip Project: Zines for Community workshop invites young people, ages 14-16, to explore storytelling, art making, and zines with our community partners at The Yellow Tulip Project! ?? HURRY! Registration is open until March 7: https://lnkd.in/eNFW6dEC