Events & Classes

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!

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!

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.

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 available 15 minutes before storytime.  

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

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.

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

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. This event features special guest drag performer Poison Waters.

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

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

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.

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. 

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.

¡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.

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.

Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.

Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

¡Los invitamos a una media hora de diversión con música, baile y cuentos en inglés y español! Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

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.  

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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!

Giới thiệu Văn hóa Việt Nam qua thư pháp chữ Việt. 

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove!

This event is first come, first served.

The Mulan Drum Team is an all-women drumming group comprised of community members from diverse backgrounds. The sound of their drums is entrancing, powerful, and impactful, echoing the beauty and strength of Chinese women and contributing to the celebration of Chinese culture in our community.