Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Learn to play the guitar or ukulele in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore these instruments in 20-minute sessions with guidance from a dedicated instructor.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace 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.
Teen Council
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!
Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8
Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.
Tween Game Night
Come to the library to experience a night packed with fun games! Enjoy a variety of card games, board games, and even make up fun new games! Intended for members who are tweens (9-12 years old).
Bike to Books Family Ride
Join PBOT on a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring neighborhood greenways connecting two Southeast libraries in celebration of May's PBOT/MCL Bike to Books program!
Bike to Books Family Ride
Join PBOT on a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring neighborhood greenways connecting two Southeast libraries in celebration of May's PBOT/MCL Bike to Books program!
Central Library Tour
Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!
Join us for a 45 minutes walking tour through the building. No registration required.
Read to the Dogs
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.
Voices In Bloom Art Showcase
A Safer City Through Young Eyes!
Experience multimedia artwork from SE Portland teens and elementary students as they share their stories, their hopes, and the change they're creating in their community.
Enjoy art activities and refreshments! Make your own art with our teen mentors!
AANHPI: Origami Spring Flowers with Yuki
Learn to make origami flowers with Yuki Martin, an extraordinary origami artist. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form that will delight and impress! Welcome the spring season with paper tulips, trillium, cherry blossoms and more.
Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help
Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.
Mahjong at the Library
Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards.
Introducción a la impresión 3D
Aprendan a preparar un modelo 3D pre diseñado para imprimirlo usando la impresora Bambu X1 Carbon de la biblioteca. Después experimenten con el modelado 3D. Se proveerán todos los materiales.
El espacio es limitado y es necesario inscribirse. La inscripción se abre el 20 de abril.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help
Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group
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.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog!
K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual
Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies.
We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.
The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.
Fiber Friends: Knit & Crochet Tweens & Teens Beginners Class
Tweens and teens are invited to learn to knit, crochet, or both! Make a small craft while learning about basic stitches, terminology, how to pick a needle and more. All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18).
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
