Events & Classes

Space is limited; Every participant (tween or teen) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. Ideal for kids ages in grades 4-6.

Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided! 

Work on the DIY craft of the week, or do your own thing with our location's craft materials! Sew, paint, glue, make, design; the sky's your limit! Learn alongside others, share your knowledge and explore new ways of making things! 

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.

Acompáñenos en una hora de cuentos bilingüe con cuentos, canciones y baile en inglés y español. Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. ¡Los invitamos a que traigan su pijama puesta y un peluche! La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.

Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
Google Sheets Class Objectives:

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.

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.

This event is first come, first served.

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

This event is first come first served.

Pull up and join recording studio EXT.606 at the East County Library as we explore making beats, sample chopping, and music creation.

All of the tools to create are provided. Bring a project to work on, or come to learn how to get started.

Beginners and experienced musicians are welcome to learn, create, and connect. We can't wait to make music with you!

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

This program will focus exclusively on an introduction to sublimation. As a result, other equipment will not be available for public use during this time. Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Программа для детей от рождения до 6 лет и их родителей проводится на русском языке. Чтение книг, детские песни, поделки и традиционные игры помогут сохранить русский язык и подготовить ребенка к успешному обучению в школе.

Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.

До встречи!

Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. Registration is set to open on June 11th.

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.

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

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Browse more English learning classes.

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
 

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Browse more English learning classes. Hosted by Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette.

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-friendly space. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t-shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Join us at the library for a journey into the world of video editing! Unleash your creativity and sharpen your editing skills by learning fundamentals of editing. Learn how to trim, transition and enhance your footage in a supportive community environment. 

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.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!