Events & Classes

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:

• Peer Mentoring
• Treatment
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Family Support

Ven conmigo a disfrutar y divertirnos mientras conocemos nuestras emociones! Descubriremos nuestro cuerpo y las posibilidades expresivas. Usaremos nuestra imaginación y creatividad para adentrarnos a un mundo mágico lleno de posibilidades a través de juegos teatrales. No se lo pueden perder!

Si sus preocupaciones adoptaran forma, ¿cómo se verían? Únanse al Teatro Milagro para crear una muñeca o monstruo de preocupaciones para representar su miedo y ansiedad. Reconozcan y fortalezcan sus habilidades emocionales dándole una voz a su creación. ¡Exploren su salud mental con creatividad y compasión!

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Preparing for wet, cold and dark conditions; key bike maintenance tips for wet weather.

Hosted by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Ven conmigo a disfrutar y divertirnos mientras conocemos nuestras emociones! Descubriremos nuestro cuerpo y las posibilidades expresivas. Usaremos nuestra imaginación y creatividad para adentrarnos a un mundo mágico lleno de posibilidades a través de juegos teatrales. No se lo pueden perder!

This event will be in Spanish. 

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Community members experiencing houselessness, welcome! You're invited to join staff for informal conversation and community. Come join us to ask us about the Library, tell us what you'd like to do here, or have a casual chat! Coffee and light snacks provided, and no registration required.  

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. This class is suited for beginners and still fun for those with more experience.

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:

• Peer Mentoring
• Treatment
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Family Support

Join Whiskers and Tails for a heartwarming day of rabbit-assisted wellness and learning. Experience the calming presence of rabbits through guided interactions. A gentle, enriching event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being for all ages. 

Space is limited and attendees will rotate out after 15 minutes if other patrons are waiting. 

Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family! Child-sized mats will be supplied; families can bring their own adult mats if they would like. This class is geared toward 0-6 but siblings can come, too. Each child needs to have an adult and adults are encouraged to participate.

Join Chelsea Hoshaw for a family-friendly yoga class! Family yoga includes songs, books, meditation, movement and emotional regulation techniques for the whole family! Child-sized mats will be supplied; families can bring their own adult mats if they would like. This class is geared toward 0-6 but siblings can come, too. Each child needs to have an adult and adults are encouraged to participate.

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.

Experience guided breathing and the visual saturation of trees - like forest-bathing indoors! We'll lower the lights, calm our minds, listen to rain, and explore the quiet service of trees. Discover how tree hugging soothes, helps regulate stress, and helps you feel safe. Join Urban Forestry for this exploration in bringing nature indoors this season.

Come meet with Volunteers of America at the library! Get help with housing, shelter, behavioral and mental health in a safe space. Talk about family safety, re-entry from the criminal justice system and more with members of the community!

This program is first come, first served - no reservations required.