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May 10

"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery

Fri May 10
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.

May 10

Tech Help Drop-in

Fri May 10
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Kenton Library

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are first come, first served.

May 10

English Class

Fri May 10
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班

任何英語水平都欢迎参加

无需注冊

Бесплатные уроки английского языка

Классы для студентов всех уровней.

Без регистрации

Các lớp tiếng Anh miễn phí

May 11

"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery

Sat May 11
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.

May 11

Makerspace drop-in for adults

Sat May 11
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas, inventions, and projects to share or to get help on. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. If you are new to computers, entry-level computer classes and one-on-one assistance are available at the library.

May 11

Grupo de estudio para adultos del INEA

Sat May 11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham Library

Alfabetización, certificado de educación primaria y secundaria, y GED en español ¿Sabía que puede terminar su primaria y secundaria con ayuda de tutores en la biblioteca? El programa de Educación para Adultos ofrece cursos básicos gratuitos de: Alfabetización para adultos Certificado de escuela primaria y secundaria de México en el consulado mexicano Preparación y tutoría para el GED en español

May 11

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat May 11
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Kenton Library

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

May 11

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat May 11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hollywood Library

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

May 11

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat May 11
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

May 11

AANHPI: Nhạc cụ truyền thống Việt Nam

Sat May 11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Kính mời quý vị tham dự buổi trình diễn nhạc cụ dân tộc Việt Nam với nghệ sĩ David Dahl và Thanh Nga để cùng kỷ niệm tháng Di sản người Mỹ gốc châu Á, người bản địa quần đảo Hawaii và Thái Bình Dương. Quý vị sẽ có cơ hội thưởng thức cách bố trí mới của thư viện.

May 11

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat May 11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.

May 11

Bilingual Tech Help Drop-in

Sat May 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
St. Johns Library

We can help you with technology! Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are first come, first served.

May 11

Retablos de Amor / Altarpieces of Love

Sat May 11
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gresham Library

Enjoy making small altarpieces in wood and cardboard, painted in acrylic Caribbean colors to place portraits, ceramics or favorite objects. /Disfruta haciendo retablos pequeños en madera y cartón, pintados en colores caribeños acrílicos para colocar retratos, cerámicas u objetos favoritos

May 11

AANHPI: Nghệ Thuật Trưng Bày Hoa Tươi

Sat May 11
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Thảo Ann sẽ hướng dẫn cách trưng bày hoa tươi để tạo ra những tác phẩm mỹ thuật đẹp mắt. Thư viện sẽ cung cấp tất cả các vật liệu và dụng cụ. Ưu tiên cho quý vị ghi danh trước. This program is specific for Vietnamese speaking community and will be presented only in Vietnamese.

May 12

"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery

Sun May 12
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.

May 12

Tech Help Drop-in

Sun May 12
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Library

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper.  We will answer your questions about: mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Location: Upon entering the library turn left - Community Room 1B

Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.

May 12

Ayuda Tecnológica / Tech Help Drop-in

Sun May 12
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Library

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda tecnológica? 

Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables ayudantes de tecnología. Contestamos sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, computadoras, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más. 

Las sesiones serán de 30 minutos por orden de llegada.  Se llevarán a cabo en Community Room 1B - a la izquierda al entrar la biblioteca

May 12

基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help

Sun May 12
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Library

基础科技辅助 

我们可以为您提供科技辅助!

让友善的工作人员或志工朋友与您一同坐下来,帮助您找到有关移动设备、网站、科技入门等问题的答案。无需预约注册,先到先服务。辅助时间约为30分钟。地点在中央图书馆楼社區聯誼室 1B (入门左转)。 

无法找到适合您的科技辅助时间和图书馆地点?没问题,请与我们联系并预约一对一科技辅助服务,由工作人员来帮您解答问题。

May 12

Computer Basics

Sun May 12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Belmont Library

If you have been wanting to learn how to use a computer but haven’t known where to begin, this is the class for you! You’ll learn about:

  • Essential terms and symbols
  • Using a mouse and other important tools
  • The basics of using the internet
  • Resources to continue your learning

Computers will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own laptop computer.

May 12

AANHPI Heritage Month: Craft Sundays

Sun May 12
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Join us at Capitol Hill Library for a fun and enjoyable afternoon of crafting for all ages. We will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture and achievements through art. Supplies will be provided for a different art project hosted on the first three Sundays in May (May 5, 12 & 19) from 12:30-4:30 pm.