Friday, November 1st Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Join us for another exciting partnership event with Print: A Bookstore. We invite Patricia O’Donnell, author of The Vigilance of Stars, together with Hannah Calkin, author of Pomegranate Odyssey to discuss their latest work,...
Friday, November 8th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. GET TICKETS HERE Image source: Architect of the Capitol EVENT DETAILS Sponsor & Patron Reception: Mechanics' Hall Library, 6:00pm. Sparrow Lecture: Mechanics' Hall Ballroom, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:45pm). The 2019 Sparrow Lecture: The Restoration of one of America’s most iconic landmarks, the...
Friday, November 1st Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5-8 PM in the Chalkboard Gallery EVENT DETAILS CAPITOL CRAFT: The artisans and tradespeople who built and restored the U.S. Capitol Dome. Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a special exhibit curated by Bruce Brown and...
Wednesday, October 30th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:00-8:00 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Patricia Daunis-Dunning is an award winning jeweler based in Portland, Maine who believes that jewelry is an art form that should be in harmony with the wearer. Patty is influenced by Maine's fluctuating coastal...
Wednesday, October 16th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Come work on your latest craft project in our historic library! Bring your lunch and chat with other makers. Snacks and tea are provided. Craft Club meets every third Wednesday of the month from...
Tuesday, October 8th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 6-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Mechanics' Hall is starting a game night in our historic library and we would love for you to join us! Whether you are a regular game player or want to learn how to play...
Friday, October 4th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Join us for our fourth partnership event with Print: A Bookstore: Open Mic Poetry Night! Print: A Bookstore and Mechanics’ Hall Library present their first open mic poetry night. Interested poets (both published and unpublished)...
Tuesday, October 1st Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Join us for a discussion of Northland by Porter Fox - A 4,000-Mile Journey Along America’s Forgotten Border. Bring your own lunch, but tea and sweets will be served. All are welcome. Pre-reading of the...
Sunday, September 29th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 2:00 PM in the Ballroom EVENT DETAILS Resident musicians of 240 Strings will perform on Sunday, September 29 at Mechanics’ Hall (519 Congress St, Portland). The concert is at 2pm and is free (donations are always appreciated). The program includes the...
Wednesday, September 25th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:00-8:00 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS We welcome back this series from summer hiatus with Katie Benedict. Katie is a Portland graphic designer specializing in creating web pages and printed materials for her clients. She not only designs the look...