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New releases in Fiction, Nonfiction, Teens, and Children’s

The View from Here

By: Rachel Howzell Hall

This Immortal Heart

By: Jennifer Saint

The Someday Garden

By: Ashley Poston

Sublimation

By: Isabel J. Kim

The Three Coffin Problem

By: Lavie Tidhar

You First

By: Caroline Kepnes

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The Aroostook Arms Race

By: Arend T. Thibodeau

Surrealist Sorcery

By: Will Atkin

Signals

By: Dr. Saira Hameed

One Foot on the Platform

By: Peter Goddard

My Garden

By: Jacqueline van der Kloet

Fun with Gelli Plate Prints

By: Sabine Ickler

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To Steal a Throne

By: Gabi Burton

The Summer I Ate Rich

By: Maika Moulite

The Escape Game

By: Marissa Meyer

Smash or Pass

By: Birdie Schae

Flirting with Murder

By: Amanda Sellet

Change of Plans

By: Sarah Dessen

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Griffin Speaker

By: Jan M. Flynn

Hail Mariam

By: Hudal Al-Marashi

Kitty Caterpillar

By: Annabeth Bondor-Stone

Maya’s Big Question

By: Meena Harris

Nisha Knows Best

By: Maryann Jacob Macias,

Wilderness Hacks

By: Joslin Brorsen

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Upcoming Programs and Events for All Ages

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Young Men Moving Mountains

This interactive photography and storytelling initiative, including 12 color photograph posters, showcases the faces and stories of young men and non-binary folks who are impacted by mental health struggles. Young Men Moving Mountains – A Yellow Tulip Project is sponsored by Peaks Island Health Association.This exhibit is on display through June 30.

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Work Permit Clinic for Asylum Seekers

Work Permit Form Assistance with Hope Acts is by appointment only at Portland Public Library every Tuesday (Mardi, Terça-feira). Work permit clinic:1st application: come to Hope House. YMCA at 70 Forest Avenue, Portland. ME – Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm.Renewal: contact Bernard ([email protected]) or phone: 207-208-6838 (call/text/whatsapp)

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Preschool Storytime

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Teen Pop-up Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood New England will regularly visit the Teen Library Downtown the first Tuesday of the month during the 2025-2026 school year.

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Teen Art Table

Teen Art Table: All day on Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Library Downtown as we bring out professional-grade art supplies for you to use and enjoy on our in-house art table. Stop by the Teen Art Table any day of the week to see what other teens have been making this month.

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Benefits & Resources for Older Adults

Are you over 60, an adult with a disability or a caregiver?Do you have questions about resources and supports that may be available to you in your community?A Resource Specialist from Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be available to answer questions, conduct a benefits check, assist with applications and suggest connections to organizations that may be helpful to you.

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