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»   We hope that Portland Public Library has earned your thoughtful consideration for a gift this coming year. Please donate to our 2011-2012 Annual Fund by clicking here.   Join us on Saturday, February 4th, from 11am to 2pm for Take Your Child to the Library Day and enjoy crafts, refreshments, door prizes and more!

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Upcoming Events:
Art Quilt Exhibit in Sam L. Cohen Children's Library through Feb. 24
Take Your Child to the Library Day, Saturday, February 4th
Page to Stage "Trouble is My Business", January 31st
Wisdom at Work Professional Development Workshops, Tuesdays in February
2012 POV Winter Documentary Series January through March
(For film descriptions, click here)
Teen Library Midnight Madness, February 10th
E-reader Workshops at Main, Burbank & Peaks Island locations
Basic Computer Training in February

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