Eventos y Clases

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors. We have coloring sheets and crafts! Please join us!

Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players welcome are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards. 

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens June 1.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors. We have coloring sheets and crafts! Please join us!

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.

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

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, choose something to read or watch together, do some art, and eat snacks!

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).

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens June 2.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.

Test your video game skills in a friendly, high-energy competition. A different game will be selected each month. Sign-ups start 30 minutes before the event.

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us for this social group on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! Intermediate and more advanced crafters are welcome.

Learn the very basics of making beats on the computer and creating your very own songs. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcomed to attend this fun and creative class. All equipment will be provided by Multnomah County Library.

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens June 2.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided. Registration opens three weeks in advance.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors. We have coloring sheets and crafts! Please join us!

This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible. This includes safely finding and preparing for a babysitting job, caring for kids of all ages.

Students from Chamber Music Northwest's Young Artist Institute will be performing short "pop-up" performances all around Portland! They will be visiting the Central Library at 1:00pm on June 24th to perform a 30 minute recital featuring music for solo strings.

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens June 3.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

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.