Events & Classes

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome. Note there are also in person events with Karen, but this one is online! Register / join via Zoom.

普通话基础科技辅助

我们可以为您提供科技辅助!

让友好的普通话工作人员或科技志愿者与您一同坐下来，帮助您找到有关移动设备、网站、科技入门等问题的答案。无需预约注册，先到先服务，辅助时间约为30分钟。

无法找到适合您的科技辅助时间和图书馆地点？没问题，请与我们联系并预约一对一科技辅助服务，由工作人员来帮您解答问题。

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda tecnológica? 

Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables ayudantes de tecnología. Contestamos sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, computadoras, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más. 

Las sesiones serán de 30 minutos por orden de llegada.

We can help you with technology! 

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.  

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

活动名称：

跟着赖老师做瑜伽-正向儿童瑜伽课（中英双语教学）活动简介：

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！）

We can help you with technology! 

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens January 28.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

We can help you with technology! 

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

Curious about artificial intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop is designed for adults with little or no tech background who want to understand what AI is, how it’s used in everyday life, and how to try it themselves. We’ll break down big concepts into simple language and provide easy, guided activities to explore how AI tools like chatbots and image generators work.

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens January 28.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

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

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience.

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.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

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.

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

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

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

Join fellow puzzlers to tackle 1000-piece challenges! These pieces feature everything from surreal art to suspiciously smug-looking cats. Someone always misplaces a corner piece...until it magically reappears, that is. No rules, no pressure, and absolutely no gluing allowed. 

This event is for patrons 16 years and older.