Events & Classes

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May 4

Cultura y Creatividad en el Makerspace

Mon May 4
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

¿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. 

May 9

AANHPI: Thư Pháp Chữ Việt

Sat May 9
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Giới thiệu Văn hóa Việt Nam qua thư pháp chữ Việt. 

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

May 12

AANHPI: Keiki Stories with Hawaiian Civic Club

Tue May 12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

Join Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona, Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, for an hour of stories and crafts celebrating Native Hawaiian culture and traditions!

This program is intended for children up to six years old with their grown ups.

May 16

Paletas Mexicanas para familias

Sat May 16
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rockwood Library

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

¡El espacio es limitado! Es preferido registrarse pero no requerido. La inscripción se abre 25 de abril. 

May 16

Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

Sat May 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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.

May 17

AANHPI: Keiki Stories with Hawaiian Civic Club

Sun May 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Northwest Library

Join Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona, Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, for an hour of stories and crafts celebrating Native Hawaiian culture and traditions!

This program is intended for children up to six years old with their grown ups.

May 17

AANHPI: Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance

Sun May 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Library

Paradise of Samoa dance troupe performs colorful and authentic dance and music from the islands of Hawaii,Samoa, Tahiti, New Zealand, Tonga, and Fiji. The show is a "tour of the Pacific Islands", with cultural history narrated between dances. Fun for all ages!

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

May 18

Cultura y Creatividad en el Makerspace

Mon May 18
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

¿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. 

May 23

Mexican Popsicles for Teens / Paletas Mexicanas

Sat May 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y uno 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. 

May 30

Family Pride Celebration: Love Makes a Family!

Sat May 30
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Northwest Library

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!

May 30

AANHPI: Hula for the Family

Sat May 30
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kenton Library

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

Jun 1

Cultura y Creatividad en el Makerspace

Mon Jun 1
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

¿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. 

Jun 6

Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women

Sat Jun 6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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.

Jun 6

Cakepops con Nanci / Cakepops with Nanci

Sat Jun 6
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a preparar, bañar y decorar tus propios cakepops de temporada! Los estudiantes podrán preparar los suyos para llevárselos a casa y aprender a preparar más.

El número de plazas es limitado y es necesario inscribirse - La inscripción se abre el 16 de mayo a las 9 am.

Jun 7

Juneteenth: Black Cowboys & Black Ranchers

Sun Jun 7
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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.

Jun 13

Juneteenth: The Spirit of Freedom

Sat Jun 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Portland Library

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!

Jun 15

Cultura y Creatividad en el Makerspace

Mon Jun 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

¿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. 

Jun 17

Juneteenth: Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas

Wed Jun 17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East County Library

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.

Jun 20

Juneteenth: RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes

Sat Jun 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
North Portland Library

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.

Jun 24

Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas

Wed Jun 24
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capitol Hill 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.