Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library
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Kids and family events

Apr 8

Family Storytime Online

Tue Apr 8
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Apr 8

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Apr 8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies. 

Apr 8

Lego Club

Tue Apr 8
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Apr 8

编程乐高 / Code and Build with Lego

Tue Apr 8
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Holgate Library

使用乐高 STEM 套件来探索科学、技术、工程、数学和机器人概念。孩子们以团队的形式培养创意思考、编码和设计技能,并透过指导的全球编程计划,逐步获得处理现实世界问题的经验。

适合 6-10 岁及以上儿童。先到先得。

本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构,透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作,致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新,以及影响力。

Apr 8

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Apr 8
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

Apr 8

Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 8
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Apr 8

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 8
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun.

Apr 8

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Apr 8
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome!

Apr 8

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 8
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Hollywood Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult.

Apr 8

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 8
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult.

Apr 9

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Apr 9
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience. This program is intended for children and their car

Apr 9

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Wed Apr 9
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.

Apr 9

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

Wed Apr 9
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Storytime ends with 15 minutes of art and open play.

Apr 10

Native Family: Monthly Native Heritage Storytime

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills.

Apr 10

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!

Apr 10

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Apr 10

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. 

Apr 10

Family Storytime in ASL and English

Thu Apr 10
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities in English with American Sign Language interpretation while building language and literacy sk

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 10
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Apr 10

Kids Creation Club

Thu Apr 10
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Week 1: Collaborative Art (quilt, collage, collaborative drawing, gratitude tree, etc.)
Week 2: Lego Lab