Events & Classes

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!

Meet Zoologist (aka The Oregon Bird Man) Karl Anderson and a splendid assortment of his animals! This educational and entertaining program features parrot species from four continents in addition to some surprises from the reptile and mammal kingdoms. Learn about the natural history and unique behaviors of these beautiful and unique creatures.

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 caregivers. Participants may be asked to identify themselves either through camera, chat, or by unmuting. If you would like to attend as an observer, please contact us at 503.988.5123.

Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

This event is first come first served.

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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 before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.  

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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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 basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.  

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Программа для детей от рождения до 6 лет и их родителей проводится на русском языке. Чтение книг, детские песни, поделки и традиционные игры помогут сохранить русский язык и подготовить ребенка к успешному обучению в школе.

Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.

До встречи!

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, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.

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 basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Join us outside at St Johns Park for a storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more! St. Johns Park is located at 8427 N Central Street, Portland, OR 97203. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

The World Music Family Dance Party with Eli Rosenblatt combines world-music, movement and language in a high-energy mix that creates a unique interactive experience for audiences of all ages. Salsa, hip-hop, reggae, klezmer, samba and other rhythms from around the globe inspire your body to move and your mind to expand in a spontaneous, joyful atmosphere.

This event is first come, first served.