Events & Classes

Join us online for a storytime filled with fun, interactive songs, rhymes, bounces and stories especially for babies & toddlers ages 0-3 and their favorite adults. Learn early literacy and child development tips to help build your child's emerging language skills.

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.

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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

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

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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

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

Join Summer Reading for two special prize days at Holgate library. 

Why are these Summer Reading prize days special? 

More Activity Books
More Graphic Novels
More Coupons
Prizes, only available at Holgate Library
Special raffle, only available at Holgate Library during Special Prize Day hours
All items are subject to availability while supplies last.  

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.

¿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.

Join us to spark your curiosity and dive into the electrifying world of electronics! In this weeklong adventure, you'll uncover the secrets of electricity, build circuits from scratch, and even create your own batteries using basic chemistry. No prior programming experience needed – we'll guide you every step of the way. Get hands-on as you learn to solder and program Arduinos with circuits you design.

Portland’s favorite clown is back with a storytime that is a culturally creative blend of picture books infused with sounds and activities for all.

Participation is encouraged, and all ages are welcome!

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

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.

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.

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth during the summer while school GSAs (Genders & Sexualities Alliances) are closed. This club will run from June 18-August 20. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information. 

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. 

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.

大家一齐來阅读有趣的书籍, 唱歌和童谣....! 在家長陪同下，欢迎六岁以下儿童参加粵/英双语讲故事时间。

Join us for a live storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

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.

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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

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

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.

Educators! Are you looking for fun, captivating, books your upper elementary and middle school students won’t be able to resist? Come discover a wealth of books that have the potential to turn your students into bookworms and enjoy a guided tour of the new Holgate Library. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that can be used towards professional development hours.
 

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.