Events & Classes

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Mar 29

Música de Sudamérica

Sat Mar 29
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Grupo de Música Folclórica Latinoamericana, Ecos del Sur, que comparte el legado de la cultura indígena guaraní. En la galeria de Collins.

Latin American Folk Music Group, Echos of the South, sharing the legacy of the Guarani culture. Located in the Collins Gallery. 

Apr 5

South West Asian and North African Ceramics

Sat Apr 5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

Apr 13

Black Family Storytime: Hello Sunshine!

Sun Apr 13
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Gresham Library

Join us for a magical Black Family Storytime that celebrates African and African American heritage and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

Apr 17

Cooking History with Black Eyed Peas

Thu Apr 17
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 19

South West Asian and North African Ceramics

Sat Apr 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

Apr 27

Comedia Para Los Niños / komedy 4 da kidz

Sun Apr 27
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hillsdale Library

Disfruta de comedia, malabarismo y magia con el espectáculo bilingüe de Angel Ocasio.

Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic.

May 3

AANHPI: Hawaiian Hula Dance for the Whole Family

Sat May 3
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Library

Learn Hawaiian language, songs and a simple hula dance in a warm, welcoming environment. Located in Community Room 1B. 

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In honor of AANHPI month, join library staff in celebrating with programs and workshops at library locations.


五月份是亚裔美国人、夏威夷原居民及太平洋岛民 (AANHPI) 的传统记念月。图书馆将举办各种活动和工作坊,欢迎大家一起来参加庆祝!

May 10

AANHPI: Portland Taiko Drumming

Sat May 10
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Midland Library

Portland Taiko blends the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with a sense of Asian American identity, creativity, and empowerment.