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Jun 21

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sun Jun 21
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Holgate Library

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.

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

Children (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.

Jun 21

Pride Piñata Making / Crear piñatas del orgullo

Sun Jun 21
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Library

Come kick off pride month by crafting your very own Pride themed Piñata! Learn about the cross-cultural history of Piñata making while celebrating orgullo LGBTQ+.

Space is limited - this program is first come, first served.

Jun 21

Summer Reading: BUGS!

Sun Jun 21
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Northwest Library

Portland Insectarium is the city's first museum and zoo dedicated entirely to bugs! In this program there will be a selection of live bugs on display, such as tarantulas, mantises, and scorpions! Some are touchable bugs (roaches, isopods, millipedes), others preserved insect displays. Toys and other activities will be there to explore, plus experts to answer any questions! Suitable for all ages.

Jun 21

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

Sun Jun 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate 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。

Jun 21

Black Family Storytime

Sun Jun 21
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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. 

Jun 21

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Sun Jun 21
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Holgate Library

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!

Jun 22

Программа «Играй вместе с нами!» - Russian Playtime

Mon Jun 22
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood Library

Интерактивная программа для детей дошкольного и младшего школьного возраста проводится на русском языке.

Приглашаем вас получить навыки в общении на русском языке со сверстниками, поделиться историей о любимом предмете, спеть любимую песенку и просто вместе хорошо провести время.

Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.

До встречи!

Program conducted in Russian.

Jun 22

Family Storytime

Mon Jun 22
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina Library

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.
 

Jun 22

Summer Lunches 2026

Mon Jun 22
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 22

Summer Reading: Scales, Claws, and Expanding Jaws with OMSI

Mon Jun 22
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Students slide, slither and hop into herpetology, the science of reptiles. We'll get up close and personal with live snakes, lizards and turtles in order to study the features which make this class of animals unique. Discover that snakes are smooth and dry, lizards have no earlobes, and geckos can lick their eyeballs! Best for grades K-8 with a grownup for K-5. 

Jun 22

Summer Reading: Scales, Claws, and Expanding Jaws with OMSI

Mon Jun 22
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Hollywood Library

Students slide, slither and hop into herpetology, the science of reptiles. We'll get up close and personal with live snakes, lizards and turtles in order to study the features which make this class of animals unique. Discover that snakes are smooth and dry, lizards have no earlobes, and geckos can lick their eyeballs! Best for grades K-8 with a grownup for K-5. 

Jun 23

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

Tue Jun 23
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 23

Black Family Storytime Online

This event has been canceled
Tue Jun 23
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.

Jun 23

Summer Lunches 2026

Tue Jun 23
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 23

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jun 23
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 23

Read to the Dogs

Tue Jun 23
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 23

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Jun 23
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 23

Family Maker Time

Tue Jun 23
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

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.

Jun 23

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Jun 23
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 23

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jun 23
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.