Events and Programs Listing

Portland Rhymetime

25 Aug 2026 Rhymetime sessions are for parents, carers and their babies.
Come along to enjoy some stories, interaction and movement!
No bookings required - all welcome.
This program does not run over school holidays.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

BookChat

26 Aug 2026 Come along to BookChat, an informal discussion of who is reading what and a great chance to pick from the library’s newest releases.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

3 more dates

Tagged as: , BookChat

Fresh Food Swap

27 Aug 2026 Come along to the Portland Library each Thursday for our local community food swap, run in partnership with Portland District Health.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

16 more dates

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Libraries After Dark - Make A Polymer Clay Flower Frog

27 Aug 2026 Try something new at Libraries After Dark and make your own polymer clay flower frog.
A what?
A flower Frog!

A flower frog is a clay disk to place over the mouth of a vase or jar to keep flower stems upright and evenly spaced.
Make your flower frog as creative or as simple as you like!

This is a free activity. All materials supplied. No bookings required.
Everyone is welcome.

Tagged as: , Libraries After Dark

Storytime

28 Aug 2026 Storytime sessions for preschool-aged children are held at the Portland Library every week during school terms.
No bookings required, all welcome.
This program does not run over school holidays.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

13 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Still life drawing - Saturday Arts, Casterton

29 Aug 2026 Put your artistic skills to the test and bring everyday objects to life with a still life drawing challenge.

Casterton Library, 67 Henty St, Casterton 3311

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Mindful colouring - Saturday Arts, Portland

29 Aug 2026 Pause. Breathe. Colour. Mindful colouring is a simple way to reduce stress, boost focus, and bring a little more calm into your day.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Magazine Collage - Saturday Arts, Portland

05 Sep 2026 Make a collection of stories, style, and inspiration; all in one collage. Flip through fresh ideas, bold visuals, and timeless reads.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Author Event: Justine Martin

07 Sep 2026 Join Glenelg Libraries and Arts for an author event with award-winning author, illustrator, publisher, speaker and the founder of Morpheus Publishing Justine Martin as she shares her inspiring journey from author to illustrator to publisher.

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Fortune Teller Making - Saturday Arts, Portland

12 Sep 2026 Make your own classic Fortune Teller craft and enjoy endless fun with friends and family. A simple paper project that sparks creativity, laughter, and imagination!

Portland Library, 32 Bentinck Street, Portland 3305

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts