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Jun 30

华语讲故事时间 - 粵語/英語 - Bilingual Cantonese / English storytime

Tue Jun 30
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Woodstock Library

大家一齐來阅读有趣的书籍, 唱歌和童谣....! 在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加粵/英双语讲故事时间. 参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Join us for a live storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more! 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.

Jun 30

Summer Lunches 2026

Tue Jun 30
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

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!

Jun 30

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jun 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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.

Jun 30

普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime

Tue Jun 30
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland Library

一起来听生动的故事、唱儿歌与童谣,游戏或做手工;同时培养语言和听说能力;在家长陪同下,欢迎6岁以下儿童及其家人参加故事时间。

参加人数有限, 免费门票将在开始前 15 分钟派发。OR 参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Jun 30

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Tue Jun 30
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Albina Library

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

We'll go over the major systems on a bike, learn how to do some simple adjustments and have time to practice flat repair.

You're encouraged to bring your bike and any specific questions about issues you might have, but it's not required for attendance, though the program is first come first served.

Jun 30

Read to the Dogs

Tue Jun 30
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

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

Jun 30

Read to the Dogs

Tue Jun 30
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hollywood Library

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 or stop by the library.

Jun 30

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Jun 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

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.

Jun 30

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Tue Jun 30
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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 identity-supporting environment.

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

Jun 30

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jun 30
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

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.

Jun 30

Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jun 30
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome! Presented by Native library staff. 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.    

Jul 1

Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Wed Jul 1
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Jul 1

Summer Lunches 2026

Wed Jul 1
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

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!

Jul 1

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jul 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

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.

Jul 1

Summer Reading: Oregon Reptile Man

Wed Jul 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Come explore the amazing world of reptiles with the Oregon Reptile Man, Rich Ritchey. Rich presents 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each! You might even be asked to hold the kid-friendly animals. There will be large lizards, large boa and/or python, an alligator, large tortoise, large snapping turtle, a de-venomized cobra and viper, and several other reptiles. Best for ages 5 to adult.

Jul 1

Preschool Storytime

Wed Jul 1
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest Library

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.

Jul 1

Read to the Dogs

Wed Jul 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog, Tater Tot!

Jul 1

非物质文化遗产系列 - 中国结

Wed Jul 1
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

中国结,是一种中国民间艺术形式。起源于结绳记事,是为文字的前身。中国结由线或绳编成。每一个基本结根据其形、意命名。

把不同的结饰互相结合在一起,或用其他具有吉祥图案的饰物搭配组合,就形成了中国结,以表示祝福或祈求。 跟我们一起来体验非遗文化,学习运用中国结与我们对家人的关爱,制作出象征平安、健康、好运的手环、钥匙扣甚至表带等物件,让家人可以戴上我们最诚挚的祝福。先到先得。

本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构,透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作,致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新,以及影响力。

Jul 1

Summer Pajama Storytime

Wed Jul 1
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Troutdale Library

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.

Jul 2

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Jul 2
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

¡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.