Events & Classes

Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y una de agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía.

Teens, come join Edurne for some cooking fun! When it's hot, nothing is as refreshing as a popsicle. Learn how to make three different popsicles: two dairy-based and one water-based.   

Pride at Multnomah County Library is a special time to celebrate our local LGBTQIA2S+ community. Join us for fun family-friendly events, crafts, storytimes, and much more!

Discover the art of hula! Experience authentic Hawaiian culture through language, song, and dance. Learn Hawaiian language and perform hula in this hands-on, all-ages cultural adventure. No experience required, just an open heart and willingness to have fun!

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

¿Qué vas a crear? ¡Trae tus ideas y hazlas realidad! Únete a nosotros en el taller creativo Makerspace de la Biblioteca de Rockwood para crear algo genial, aprender una nueva habilidad y conocer nuevos amigos. 

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

Black cowboys and ranchers have been a significant part of the cattle and rodeo industries since the nineteenth century, but their contributions and experiences are often overlooked in the broader narrative. This presentation from Oregon Black Pioneers aims to shed light on the lesser-known history of Black individuals in the range and at rodeos throughout Oregon.

Join us for a special Juneteenth storytime. Stay for a craft activity and a snack! Featuring this storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts at 2 pm. Make a day of Juneteenth with us! 

Join us for our Annual Juneteenth Spirit of Freedom Event! It is a day to honor Black history, celebrate resilience, and enjoy the power of community. Featuring storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts in the afternoon!

¿Qué vas a crear? ¡Trae tus ideas y hazlas realidad! Únete a nosotros en el taller creativo Makerspace de la Biblioteca de Rockwood para crear algo genial, aprender una nueva habilidad y conocer nuevos amigos. 

Stones, Bones and Black-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. 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. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. 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. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Bossa PDX presents an afternoon of Brazilian samba-jazz and classic bossa nova.

Experience a mesmerizing performance of buraanbur, a Somali form of dance, music, and poetry performed by and for women. Come learn about beautiful buraanbur and Somali culture, from the local artist and educator, Amina Abdirahman. This event will be in Soomalli and English. It is appropriate for women.

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

跟着赖老师做瑜伽-正向儿童瑜伽课（中英双语教学）

欢迎参加赖老师带领的儿童瑜伽时光！

孩子们将学习简单的瑜伽姿势和正念练习，搭配有趣的故事、童谣和歌曲。

课程时间长：45分钟

需携带物品：请自备瑜伽垫或大浴巾

穿着建议：舒适的服装（运动裤）

适合年龄：2-10岁（欢迎家长一起参与！）

Positive Kids Yoga Time with Ms. Lai  (Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English)