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Aug 7

Read to the Dogs

Wed Aug 7
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Woodstock Library

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 and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Aug 7

Lego Club

Wed Aug 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gresham Library

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.

Aug 8

Pioneers of Portland Punk 1977-1984: Collins Gallery

Thu Aug 8
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

No one in town knew what the rules really were -- until punks broke them all! 

Portland was the birthplace of bands like The Wipers, Neo Boys, The Rat$, Poison Idea, and so many more. Experience Portland's DIY punk music scene (1977-1984) through photos, artifacts, memorabilia, original artwork, flyers, zines . . . and whatever else we dug out of our attics. 

Aug 8

Family Storytime Online

Thu Aug 8
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

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.

Aug 8

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu Aug 8
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Central Library

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper.  We will answer your questions about: mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Location: Upon entering the library turn left - Community Room 1B

Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.

Aug 8

Book Babies

Thu Aug 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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.

Aug 8

Family Storytime

Thu Aug 8
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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.
 

Aug 8

Book Babies

Thu Aug 8
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Aug 8

Microsoft Excel with Goodwill Industries

Thu Aug 8
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

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.

Aug 8

Bilingual Tech Help Drop-in

Thu Aug 8
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gresham Library

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.

Aug 8

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Thu Aug 8
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Aug 8

Twirly Whirly Extravaganza

Thu Aug 8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kenton Library

Create this simple toy with wire, beads and found objects with artist Kathy Karbo. Gain experience with needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, hammers and anvils.

Aug 8

Ayuda Tecnológica / Tech Help Drop-in

Thu Aug 8
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda técnica? Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables expertos en tecnología quien le ayudará a encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, descargas, lectores electrónicos, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más. Si necesita ayuda con un teléfono inteligente, tableta o computadora portátil, tráigala con usted.

Aug 8

Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help

Thu Aug 8
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau. 

Aug 8

Tech Help Drop-in

Thu Aug 8
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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.
Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.

Aug 8

Компьютерные классы для начинающих

Thu Aug 8
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gresham Library

Любой, кто плохо знаком с компьютерами или вновь начинает пользоваться ими  после долгого перерыва, получит большую пользу от этого класса, предусмотренного для пожилых людей с низкими доходами. 

На занятиях вы узнаете как пользоваться:

Aug 9

Pioneers of Portland Punk 1977-1984: Collins Gallery

Fri Aug 9
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

No one in town knew what the rules really were -- until punks broke them all! 

Portland was the birthplace of bands like The Wipers, Neo Boys, The Rat$, Poison Idea, and so many more. Experience Portland's DIY punk music scene (1977-1984) through photos, artifacts, memorabilia, original artwork, flyers, zines . . . and whatever else we dug out of our attics. 

Aug 9

Lego Club

Fri Aug 9
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kenton Library

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.

Aug 9

Book Babies

Fri Aug 9
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Aug 9

Tiny Tots

Fri Aug 9
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

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.