Bigfoot Poetry Festival Open Mics- Black Poets
Come share your voice!
The Bigfoot Poetry Festival is a three-day poetry event that happens in early summer in downtown Portland. Poetry open mics, writing and performance workshops, poet showcases, an artists market, and a poetry slam tournament.
English Class
Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.
Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.
免費英文班
任何英語水平都欢迎参加
无需注冊
Бесплатные уроки английского языка
Классы для студентов всех уровней.
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Makerspace drop-in for teens
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.
Juneteenth: Freedom Wings Craft
This Juneteenth, freedom rings in the air! Come join us at Capitol Hill for Freedom Fridays!
Today, we'll do a fun filled craft, making wings to help you soar through the world. In this craft children will decorate wings while learning about the history of Juneteenth.
Lego Club
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.
Tween Council
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
Jewelry Design for Adults
Stretch your creative muscles as you design and create jewelry for yourself or loved ones.
High-quality materials, techniques for tool usage, and design strategies will be covered. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome. With instructor Jess Graff.
A Rose Festival Retrospective: Collins Gallery
For you a rose in Portland grows: A Rose Festival retrospective
Music and Dance
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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Teen Anime Club
Do you love anime? Are you in middle school or high school? If so, join our Anime Club! We meet two times a month at the Rockwood Library Makerspace to watch anime, discuss our favorite series, and eat yummy snacks. We can talk about mangas, do anime crafts, and design anime-themed materials as well!
Bigfoot Poetry Fest Open Mics- Latinx and Indigenous Poets
Come share your voice!
The Bigfoot Poetry Festival is a three-day poetry event that happens in early summer in downtown Portland. Poetry open mics, writing and performance workshops, poet showcases, an artists market, and a poetry slam tournament.
Lego Club
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.
Comedia Para Los Niños / komedy 4 da kidz
Disfruta de comedia, malabarismo y magia con el espectáculo bilingüe de Angel Ocasio.
Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic.
Book Babies
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.
Bigfoot Poetry Festival Open Mics- Queer Poets
Come share your voice!
The Bigfoot Poetry Festival is a three-day poetry event that happens in early summer in downtown Portland. Poetry open mics, writing and performance workshops, poet showcases, an artists market, and a poetry slam tournament.
Tech Help Drop-in
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.
Tech Help Drop-in
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.
Juneteenth: Collages of Freedom - Honoring Our Ancestors
Join us for a special program commemorating Juneteenth, where we'll explore the history of our heritage through the art of collage. Through the creative process, we'll reflect on the many instances through American history where Black people fought for the rights, justice and freedoms that many Americans enjoy today but that are still often denied to the majority of Black Americans .
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
Bilingual Tech Help Drop-in
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 first come, first served.