Portland Public Library of Sumner County

10/17/2026

We're just ONE week away from our 5th annual Halloween Spooktacular: The World of Oz on Saturday, October 24! 🌪️

✨ From 9:30-12:30 we'll have a variety of fun activities that include the following:

🦉 Haunted Forest Maze
👠 Scavenger Hunt
🦁 Costume Contest (See below for more info)
🍭 Candy

✨ From 10:00-12:00 we'll also have a meet and greet with your favorite green and pink witches brought to you by Character Visits 4 U! 💚🩷

(Costume Contest: We'll just snap your photo and get your contact information. Winners will be contacted after the event. This year we're having categories like Most Creative, Best Homemade, Best On-Theme, and more!)

10/16/2026

Cool fall days are the perfect time to cozy up with a new book! 🍂

Here are some of the titles we have recently added to our adult collection. We have new literary fiction, romance, thrillers, fantasy, Christian fiction, memoirs, and more! 📖

10/16/2026

Our kiddos were full of energy this fall morning!
Every Friday we have Lapsit where we have storytime, music and movement at 10:30 for ages 0-2. Come join us next week!

10/14/2026

Today for our After School Adventure we germinated pumpkins!
Every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 we have our after-school program for elementary age students (typically K-5). Come join us next week!

10/14/2026

A pasta-tively fun morning! Local author Jen Goncalves came to do storytime with us, we read The Noodle Queen and had noodle activities after!
Every Wednesday morning we have our pre-school story time at 10:30 for ages 3-5. Come join us next week!

10/13/2026

The watercolor class for adults on November 14 is currently full.

📝 If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please let us know.

🔔 For Those Registered: Please let us know if you are unable to attend.

10/09/2026

We are one week away from our Understanding Dyslexia event with licensed dyslexia therapist, Christina Fry.

Give us a call to sign up!

We are just one month away from our Understanding Dyslexia informational session with Christina Fry! Join us as we explore the defining characteristics of dyslexia for you to better understand and help your child become more successful in their literacy skills.

Please call the library at 615-575-0508 to reserve your spot today!

10/09/2026

⚠️RESCHEDULED⚠️
Unfortunately our teacher has had to reschedule the watercolor class for this Saturday. The updated class date will be Saturday, November 14 from 10:00-12:00.

🍂 Participants will paint a Thanksgiving-themed picture. Drop by the library, send us a message, or call us at 615-575-0508 to register. The class is limited, so don't wait!

10/08/2026

The teens had so much fun creating frankentoys!
Every Thursday at 4:00 we have the Fellowship of the Teens which is open to all 12-18 year olds. Come join us next week!

10/07/2026

Thank you Shaun Tyson and the Portland TN Fire Department for coming to visit us during Fire Prevention Week! We learned so much!
Every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 we have our after-school program for elementary age students (typically K-5). Come join us next week!