Events & Classes

Cyc Wall Fun! Stop by, strike a pose and discover what our new creative space has to offer. Learn more about the video, photography and creative tools available to you in our brand-new Multimedia Room!

East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.

Enjoy traditional mariachi --"Musica Mexicana."  Enjoy the beautiful and enchanting rhythms and voices as the doors to the East County Library open to the public at 10AM. They will also be playing at the beginning of the ribbon cutting ceremony, which takes place from 9-10am on the North Plaza near the MAX station.

Celebrate the East County Library’s grand opening with a drop-in style art room for all ages with The Lamb Art Studio. Up to 20–30 participants can join at a time, with 200 total projects available. Activities range from 15-minute crafts to 1-hour projects. These include stencils, people of different cultures and flags representing Gresham’s diversity. There's also wooden animal painting!

Alfabetización, certificado de educación primaria y secundaria, y GED en español ¿Sabía que puede terminar su primaria y secundaria con ayuda de tutores en la biblioteca? El programa de Educación para Adultos ofrece cursos básicos gratuitos de: Alfabetización para adultos Certificado de escuela primaria y secundaria de México en el consulado mexicano Preparación y tutoría para el GED en español.

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. 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.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.

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

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. 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.
 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people! Creative Learning staff and volunteers will be present to help you with STEAM based crafts and activities. Some of the creative learning equipment will be unavailable for use during this time.

East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.

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.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!  

Join us for a 45 minutes walking tour through the building.  No registration required. 

Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructora Daisy. La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8 años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un adulto. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. ¡Los esperamos!

Learn how to make simple but pretty paper origami flowers! Daisy Vasquez will show you how to customize your flowers to make them personal with a few extra materials.

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.

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.

Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

¡Los invitamos a una media hora de diversión con música, baile y cuentos en inglés y español! Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.  La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Come learn about the process that resulted in this beautiful new space! Holst Architecture team members will share the unique challenges of designing the new library to meet the needs of the community.

East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.