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Event Finder

Search for events, register for classes and sign up for the library's e-mail alert!

 

Featured events summer 2008

Jim Fischer's Piano Summit: Culture, Class and the Musical Caravan

With concert pianist Jim Fischer and special guests.

The History and Mystery of the Blues

With Steve Cheseborough.

Sunday Cinema Classics

Watch a vintage movie.

Portland Taiko

Big drums!

Americana Music

With the Stumptown Stars.

Border Collies International Performing Canine Team

Dogs play sports!

Steve's Creature Feature

Meet some reptiles!

Screen Print a Tee Shirt or Banner

For teens in grades 6-12.

Buggy Arts and Crafts

Make a reading bug!

Buggy Puppet Shows

Catch the reading bug!

Buggy Songs and Stories

Sing along with the reading bug!

Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians

From June 18–August 1 at Central Library's Collins Gallery.

 

Upcoming events summer 2008

Spellapalooza: The Sequel

Registration starts June 13.

The Hollywood Librarian

A look at librarians through film.

DIY Crafts

With local crafter and author Susan Beal.

Puro Arte Flamenco: Dance Workshop

With Rafaela de Cadiz.

 

Ongoing events

Homework Helpers

Trained volunteers give students one-on-one help with homework.

Intercambio/Language Exchange

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

John Wilson Special Collections Exhibition

Home of the rare book and other special collections of Multnomah County Library.

Pageturners

Join a book group at your library.

Read to the Dogs

Improve reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Storytimes

Storytimes are a good way to introduce children to the library.

Talk Time

An informal conversation circle to practice speaking English.

TechnoHosts

Trained volunteers help you use computers and the Internet at the library.

Verse in Person: Poetry Readings

Oregon poets read from their works.

 

If you need special assistance

If you have a disability and need accommodations for an event or class, please call 503.988.5402.

Please give 48 hours notice to allow us to better serve you.

person reading book on grass

Summer Reading

For babies, kids and teens

Read 4 Life

For adults