Events & Classes

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 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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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) join us for a special Costume Rainbow Family Storytime! Wear a costume and we'll enjoy a shortened storytime highlighting LGBTQ+ families then a parade around the library. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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Drop in and create with us for a special Halloween edition of Kids Creation Club! While supplies last. No registration required. First come, first serve. Ideal for Ages 6 - 12.

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 - in their costumes! Enjoy a parade around the library to show your costumes off at the end of storytime. 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.

Celebrate Black joy and Rainbow Family intersectionality! Feel free to wear costumes for this spooky season storytime. Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting Black and 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 LadyBerri Matthews.

Grab your pajamas, or your Halloween costume, and join us for stories, songs and fun. We're planning to have a ghoulishly good time! For children 6 years and younger with adult. Attendance is 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.

Ka soo gayb gal waqti ciyaar oo farxad leh oo ka dhacaya maktabadaa. Buugaag, alaab-ciyaareed, muusig, iyo meel ku filan oo caruurta ku ciyaari karaan isla markaana wax ku baran karaan.

Waqtiyada sheekoyinka Laybareriga degmada Multnomah County waxaa taagera hadiyado la siiyay mu'asasada maktabada.

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.

¡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.  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.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) join us for a special Costume Black Family Storytime! Wear a costume and we'll enjoy a shortened storytime highlighting Black families then a parade around the library. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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.

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. 

Niños de 0-6 años y sus cuidadores están invitados a una breve hora de cuentos, con disfraces y un desfile alrededor de la biblioteca. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada. 

Apoyado por donaciones de La Fundacion de la Biblioteca.   

Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here.