Events & Classes

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.

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks! 

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.

¿Siempre has querido aprender a pintar? Únase a nosotros para esta clase de acuarela y descubra su artista interior. Usaremos libros de la biblioteca para aprender nuevas técnicas. Los materiales de arte están incluidos, pero puede traer sus propios materiales.

Do you love anime? Are you a teen in grades 6-12? If so, join our club! We meet to discuss our favorite series, watch anime and eat yummy snacks. We can talk about mangas, do anime crafts, and design anime-themed materials as well!  

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. 

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.

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

Come create fuzzy companions, Peep Bunnies! LeBrie Rich, felt creation extraordinaire, will teach you what you need to know about needle felting. This includes types of fibers, felting needles, and sculpting shapes! At the end of this class, you'll develop the skills to do all sorts of needle felting projects just in time for the spring season!

This free monthly event welcomes musicians, singers, poets, and creatives of all ages, styles, and skill levels. The evening kicks off with a performance by a local artist, followed by an open mic for individuals and bands to showcase their talents. The evening concludes with a jam session where all participants are invited to come together and create music collaboratively.   

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.

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.

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks! 

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. 

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!

Teens (Grades 6-12) are invited to help with Gresham Library projects, and possibly develop library projects and events of their own! Teen Council is a volunteer opportunity for up to 3 hours a month, and a chance to gain social skills and leadership experience!

Assemble a specific LEGO set, experiment with it to see how it works, and then complete challenges using what you've built and learned!

This program is aimed at young people in grades 4-8. Supplies are limited, so registration is required for each session.

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.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming, drop-in environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor. Lessons are first-come, first-served, every 20 minutes. Sign up outside Room 1J or drop in if a slot is open.

Come to the Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Overcooked, board games, card games, and more! For grades 6 through 12.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.