Are you looking for a curated summer reading list that celebrates diversity and all its intersections? The team at We’re the People select books that are by and about IPOC (Indigenous and People of Color), people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community. Chosen books are thoroughly discussed, vetted and given second reads.

A curated summer reading list from Island Readers & Writers (IRW), a Maine association that believes in the essential role of reading in fostering the healthy development of children and the promise that lies within every child – their capacities, their dreams, and their worthiness.

Curated by the Association for Library Service to Children, part of the American Association of Libraries.

Curated by the Association for Library Service to Children, part of the American Association of Libraries.

A lovely introduction to some diverse titles listed alongside familiar classics.

Curated by Melissa Stewart, the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children.

A list of the PPL's curated book lists, organized by areas of interest!

Did you know the South Portland Public Library offers passes for discounts to places like the Children's Museum and the Maine Wildlife Park? Save some money while visiting Maine's best educational attractions.

Hands on learning in a fun environment.

World class art, right in our back yard! And all children under 21 are now FREE!

This public maker space on Thompson's Point is currently closed, but should be open later this summer.

Another public maker space, this one in Biddeford, offers classes, camps, and other programs.

Scratch and the app Scratch Jr. are terrific for new and experienced coders.

Play online or get the app.

Take one of the online coding courses or try some more hour of code activities.

Great stories by popular authors for read alongs or read-to-self.

Wonderful stories read by award-winning actors.

Graphic novels for new readers and friends.

Educational shows, games, and activities.

Learning games organized by subject and grade.

Available as an app or a website, this program offers a daily math challenge with problems for kids from pre-school through adulthood.

Use engineering principles to design a sturdy hideaway for yourself or a fantastic friend.

Take your paper plane to the next level by adding a propeller.

What happens when your art gets wet?