Events & Classes

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. 

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

Приглашаем детей и их родителей на роспись морских камней в стилях хохломы и гжели с художницей Любовью Романовой!

Program conducted in Russian.

¿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.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Gresham Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch may be served hot or cold.

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.

Kids will love making noise with Kids Junk Orchestra! Through the use of non-conventional items such as buckets and recycled items, youth learn how to create various sounds and rhythms. This class focuses on group cooperation, basic rhythm drumming skills, team building, specialized drumming instruction and a safe environment to perform musically. This event is first-come, first serve.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Gresham Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch may be served hot or cold.

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.

Experiment with new creative tools! This summer we're featuring the Silhouette Cameo Craft cutter, which lets you make stickers, pop-up cards, heat transfer vinyl designs, and more. Other creative materials for drawing, making buttons and stickers, and creating items with 3D pens will be available 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. 

¿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.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Gresham Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch may be served hot or cold.

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.

Take a mental health break at the library while chatting with new friends. Repetitive crafts can help you feel calm and relieve stress. Bring your own tedious project or try one of ours.

Do you love anime? Are you in middle school or high school? If so, join our Anime Club! We meet to discuss our favorite series, watch anime and eat snacks. We can talk about manga, do anime crafts, and more!

Come learn how to make your own beaded bracelet, try free-style painting, and enjoy the experience of henna. Make connections with the community in Capitol Hill! All ages are welcome to this first-come, first-served event.

Explore various techniques used by African/Black artists, while incorporating your own style, led by artist Auzurea Caples.

Registration is required.

This workshop covers how to craft music on the digital audio workstation Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals as we delve into beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Learn how to manipulate samples, utilize MIDI instruments and employ effects to shape your unique sound.

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Gresham Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch may be served hot or cold.