Friday, Apr. 5th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 5-8 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS This month we welcome Paul J. Ledman, author and historian, to our historic library. Paul’s historical works include Walking Through History: Portland Maine on Foot and A Maine Town Responds: Cape Elizabeth and South...
Tuesday, April 2nd Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS This month’s selection is America for Beginners by Leah Franqui. Pival starts her journey from India to California to discover what happened to her son, Rahi. This debut novel explores the complexities of family,...
Wednesday, Mar. 27th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:00-9:00 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS "Civic Co-Design: Maintenance and Innovation." Nick Kaufmann is a leader of Open Maine, a civic tech collective in the Code for America network. He has a background in sociology, city design, radio, storytelling and...
Wednesday, Mar. 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...
Tuesday, March 5th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS The Book Club discusses New York Times Bestseller Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. The Mechanics Book Club meets 12pm-1pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your lunch, sweets and tea are provided....
Friday, March 1st Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:30 PM in the Ballroom EVENT DETAILS Resident musicians from Portland’s 240 Strings are joined by resident musicians from New Haven’s Music Haven and acclaimed flutist Nicole Rabata for an intimate evening of chamber music. From the soaring sounds of Bach’s...
Wednesday, Feb. 27th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 7:00-9:00 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and add vodka!" Mechanics’ Hall is excited to welcome Johanna & Steve Corman of Vena’s Fizz House. Opened in 2013 in the Old Port, Vena's was originally...
Saturday, Feb. 23rd Mechanics' Hall 10-3 PM, 519 Congress St. EVENT DETAILS Come celebrate Mechanics' Hall's 160th Anniversary! Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 marks the 160th anniversary of the completion and dedication of Mechanics' Hall in 1859! Join us for decorations, re-dedication, and special events! As usual, the library is open from...
Wednesday, Feb. 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...
Tuesday, February 5th Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress St. 12-1 PM in the Library EVENT DETAILS The Book Club tackles a very different novel, “The Yellow Birds” by Kevin Powers. Right from the first line, “The war tried to kill us in the spring” you know this will be an...