Events & Classes

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.
 

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 before storytime.

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

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!  

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 an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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。

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. 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.

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.

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.

Kids in grades 4-5 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.     

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

Space is limited. Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. 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.

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 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for yarn work and fun! All ages and abilities welcome.

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.

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: Family recipes, a seat at our family table, and the importance of Sunday dinner in the African American community. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history.

Занятия в клубе и совместное чтение со сверстниками помогут сохранить и улучшить знание русского языка. Хорошо подобранные книги заинтересуют ваших детей и помогут полюбить чтение. Занятия проводятся в веселой и непринужденной атмосфере. Приглашаются дети 5-9 лет умеющие читать. Без регистрации.

Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it! Sistahs4Life brings soulful line dancing all over the Portland metro area.