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May 19

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

Tue May 19
10:15 AM - 11:00 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.

May 19

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue May 19
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

The Black, 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 online environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

May 19

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue May 19
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.

May 19

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

Tue May 19
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,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

May 19

You Too Can Craft! Beginning Knitting: Dishcloths

Tue May 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a dishcloth. Dishcloths are a really good way to practice new stitches.

Materials will be provided or bring your own.

May 19

Lego Club

Tue May 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest Library

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.  

May 19

CANCELED - Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Tue May 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

May 19

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue May 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

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.

May 19

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue May 19
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.

May 19

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Tue May 19
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels 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.

May 19

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue May 19
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.

May 19

Pajama Storytime

Tue May 19
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.

May 19

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue May 19
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. 

May 20

Native Family: Native Story Hour Online with Karen Kitchen

Wed May 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome. Note there are also in person events with Karen, but this one is online! 

Register/join via Zoom.

May 20

Hora de Cuentos virtual

Wed May 20
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Online

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años y sus cuidadores! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, y jugando. La Hora de Cuentos virtual está diseñada para niños de edad preescolar y sus cuidadores. El programa es presentado en español y es transmitido a través de Zoom.

May 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed May 20
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.

May 20

CANCELED - Preschool Sensory Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed May 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

May 20

LEGO Club

Wed May 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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.

May 20

Read to the Dogs

Wed May 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Tater Tot, a therapy dog! Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. Read alone, or pair up with a sibling or friend. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

May 20

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

Wed May 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kenton Library

Tweens are invited to talk about graphic novels 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.