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Everybody Reads 2026: Lovely One for young readers

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir titled "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice! She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career.

Lovely One (Adapted For Young Adults) book cover
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Everybody Reads 2026: a lovely legacy for children - memoirs and biographies of Black women in law

Children can also be part of Everybody Reads, a community reading event, and explore the themes of Black excellence, community, the power of representation, and Black history through the lives of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and other Black female lawyers, representatives, and a Vice President.

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Black History Month 2026: Celebrating 100 Years for Young Readers

This Black History Month, we are celebrating prominent historical moments that have taken place in the last century: movements, leaders, inventions, art, and groundbreaking events that impacted the Black community. This list is focused on showcasing 100 years worth of influential Black/African Americans. Created by the Black Cultural Library Advocates team, we invite you to see how Black leaders have impacted society across various industries!

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Kids and family events

Feb 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Gresham

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Hollywood

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Albina

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Feb 20

Family Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

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

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 20

Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Fri Feb 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Biblioteca de Rockwood

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 available on a fi

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Biblioteca de Hillsdale

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Feb 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Biblioteca de Northwest

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 20

Family Playtime

Fri Feb 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Feb 20

Family Storytime

Fri Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

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

Feb 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Feb 20

Toddler Storytime

Fri Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served bas

Feb 20

Family Storytime

Fri Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Gresham

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

Feb 20

Family Storytime

Fri Feb 20
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

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

Feb 20

Tiny Tots

Fri Feb 20
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Biblioteca de Hillsdale

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Feb 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Fri Feb 20
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

Feb 20

Lego Club

Fri Feb 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

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.

Feb 20

Pokemon Club

Fri Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Are you a Pokémon card fan? If so, join us for some Pokémon free-play! For kids new to Pokémon and experts alike, focusing on cards and Pokémon TCG.

Feb 20

Read to the Dogs

Fri Feb 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

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

Feb 21

Rainbow Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Sat Feb 21
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Albina

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Feb 21

Family Storytime

Sat Feb 21
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

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

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