Events & Classes

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Apr 1

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Apr 1
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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. 

Apr 1

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Tue Apr 1
2:30 PM - 5:00 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.

Apr 1

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Apr 1
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.

The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.

Apr 1

CANCELED - Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Apr 1

Teen Game Night

Tue Apr 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library

Come to the Central Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Overcooked, board games, card games, and more! For ages 13-18.  

Apr 1

Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland 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®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Apr 1

Teen Time! Teens vs Gaming Librarians Trivia Edition

Tue Apr 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

The gaming librarians are at it again! This time we’re challenging Teens to join us in an afternoon of Trivia. Do you know pop culture better than the gaming librarians? Do you know more about sports than the gaming librarians? We’ll see if the Teens take home the win!  

Apr 1

Queer Youth Club

Tue Apr 1
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hollywood Library

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 from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.

Apr 1

Music Discovery

Tue Apr 1
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Midland Library

Music Discovery is an open lab format that provides community members access to library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation. Whether you're interested in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome to play, demo equipment, and ask our knowledgeable staff questions about creating your own music and collaborating with others. We hope to see you there!

Apr 1

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Apr 1
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

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.

Apr 1

Make Your Own Sensory Jar for Teens

Tue Apr 1
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Teens age 12-18, create your own sensory jar! Create a calming and colorful jar full of wonderful things that move and sparkle. All materials provided. Led by the Rockwood Library Teen Council.

Apr 2

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

Wed Apr 2
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Holgate 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. 

Apr 2

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Wed Apr 2
2:30 PM - 5:30 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.

Apr 2

Read to the Dogs

Wed Apr 2
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill 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®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Apr 2

Teen Anime Club

Wed Apr 2
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club! We meet every other week to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, and eat snacks! 

Apr 2

非物质文化遗产系列 - 拼豆迎春

Wed Apr 2
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Holgate Library

春节过后,万物复苏。让我们将一起用拼豆,做出充满喜气跟祝福的摆饰,自用或是送给家人朋友。
先到先得。

本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构,透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作,致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新,以及影响力。

Apr 3

Showers and Hygiene Resources

Thu Apr 3
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Midland Library

Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products.

No registration required.

Apr 3

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Thu Apr 3
2:30 PM - 5:30 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.

Apr 3

Free Create With the Glowforge Laser Cutter

Thu Apr 3
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Midland Library

Already have experience with a Glowforge laser cutter? Register for this session to use the cutter and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Apr 3

Video Game Club

Thu Apr 3
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Come to the Fairview Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Just Dance, and more! For ages 12-18.