Tuesday, July 10th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5:30-7:00PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Come hack your city (in a good way!) and join others of various backgrounds and skill levels in applying modern open technology to the solution of common civic problems. Refreshments provided, all are welcome. FREE and open...
Friday, July 6th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS For our July First Friday author chat, Michelle Chacho-Negrete, will be here to answer questions about her book "Stealing: Life in America", a collection of her own essays. From Amazon: "In this beautifully crafted,...
Tuesday, July 3rd Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Book club will discuss "Strength in What Remains" by Tracy Kidder. Bring your lunch. Snacks and tea provided. "In Strength in What Remains, Tracy Kidder gives us the story of one man’s inspiring American journey...
Wednesday, June 27th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:00-9:00 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS This month’s guest presenter will be Bennett W. Steele of Wheelwright Landscapes. Ben is a furniture maker and artist who builds custom wood furniture that is natural, unique, rustic, contemporary and one of a...
Wednesday, June 20th 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...
Saturday, June 16th thru Saturday, June 23rd Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. Various times in the Ballroom EVENT DETAILS Mechanics' Hall is hosting various acts from PortFringe again this year! The mission of PortFringe is to support performance artists, to encourage experimentation and innovation, and to provide an accessible, affordable...
Tuesday, June 12th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5:30-7:00PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Come hack your city (in a good way!) and join others of various backgrounds and skill levels in applying modern open technology to the solution of common civic problems. Refreshments provided, all are welcome. FREE and open...
Tuesday, June 5th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS Book Club meets once a month in the library, on the First Tuesday, to discuss bestsellers. This month we are discussing The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan. Google books writes: "This highly touted debut...
Sunday, June 3rd Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 2-3 PM in the Ballroom EVENT DETAILS Faculty and Student Performances! This is a free concert for everyone. This event continues 240 Strings' partnership with MCMA, we now host their Yamaha baby grand piano in our beautiful Ballroom. 240 Strings builds community...
Friday, June 1st Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS For our June First Friday author chat, local Portland author, Eleanor Phillips Brackbill will be present in our library to chat about and sign her book, The Queen of Heartbreak Trail - The Life and...