Kids

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Books, events and other fun stuff at the library
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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.

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.

Kids and family events

Jan 31

Flor al Estilo Origami de 5 Pétalos / Flower Origami

Sat Jan 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Kenton

Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructora Daisy. La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8 años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un adulto.

Jan 31

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jan 31
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Midland

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

Jan 31

Music and Dance

Sat Jan 31
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Biblioteca de Capitol Hill

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Jan 31

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
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

Jan 31

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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

Jan 31

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
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.

Jan 31

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat Jan 31
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de North Portland

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

Jan 31

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Biblioteca de Northwest

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

Jan 31

Read to the Dogs

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Jan 31

Lego Club

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

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.

Jan 31

Central Library Tour

Sat Jan 31
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!  

Jan 31

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat Jan 31
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Biblioteca de Fairview-Columbia

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish.

Jan 31

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jan 31
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Woodstock

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

Jan 31

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Jan 31
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

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

Jan 31

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Jan 31

Black Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Biblioteca de Albina

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).

Jan 31

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Biblioteca de Holgate

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

Jan 31

Family Storytime

Sat Jan 31
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Biblioteca de Midland

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

Jan 31

Family Yoga

Sat Jan 31
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca Central

Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family!

Jan 31

Hora de Cuentos

This event has been canceled
Sat Jan 31
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Biblioteca de Troutdale

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

Jan 31

Follow the Reader

Sat Jan 31
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Biblioteca de Gregory Heights

Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders.