Toddler Storytime
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.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy 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.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. 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.
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.
Central Library Tour
Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!
Join us for a 45 minutes walking tour through the building. No registration required.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy 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.
Read to the Dogs
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.
A Kids Book About Racism, with Jelani Memory
Meet local author, Jelani Memory, a TED X Portland alum, and entrepreneur who created a "A Kids Co," the series of kids books exploring big topics. Jelani will read, "A Kids Book About Racism" and share about creating literature for children on challenging, empowering, and important subjects. Elementary aged children accompanied by adults are welcome! Get ready for an engaging, special event with this visionary.
Paper Circuits: Stories that Spark for Kids with Tinker Camp
We all have a story to tell. Construct a one-of-a-kind interactive storyboard or card that tells your story. Learn simple electronic circuitry by using assorted papers, card stock, art-supplies, copper tape, LED lights and batteries. Let your imagination spark with Tinker Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting STEAM education in your community! Recommended for kids 8 years and older.
¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish
El juego es una actividad fundamental para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños. A través del juego, los niños desarrollan habilidades motoras, cognitivas, sociales y emocionales. Aunque el juego es una actividad natural, es importante hacer espacio y dar tiempo para el juego.
¡Vengan a conocer otras familias mientras se divierten con libros, juguetes y música en su biblioteca!
Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime
Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết. Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.
Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.
Hora de Cuentos
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.
Herbal Cold Care
Springtime can be a true test of our immune system. Discuss trusted herbs to keep on hand for immune support when the first signs of a cold start to appear. Make an herbal honey and herb infused vinegar to take home while tasting different teas with Saundra Kamman of Bloom and Grow Nutrition. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Herbal Cold Care
Springtime can be a true test of our immune system. Discuss trusted herbs to keep on hand for immune support when the first signs of a cold start to appear. Make an herbal honey and herb infused vinegar to take home while tasting different teas with Saundra Kamman of Bloom and Grow Nutrition.
This event will be held in Community Room 1A. Space is limited to 20 registrants.
Read to the Dogs
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.
Hora de Cuentos
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español. La asistencia es limitada y hay entradas gratuitas disponibles 15 minutos antes de la hora de cuentos.
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
一齐来阅读有趣的书籍，唱歌，童谣和活动，同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下，欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。
参加人数有限，先到先得。
由图书馆基金会赞助。
