Events & Classes
Event Finder
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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.
