Events & Classes

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.
 

¡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 de familia, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.

Join us this summer for a Black Storytime series celebrating African and African American heritage and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

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.

Join us outside for a storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Free storytime entry into Leach Botanical Garden, 12323 SE Claybourne St, Portland OR 

Check in at the Visitor Services booth for directions to the storytime meadow.

Supported by gifts to The Library Foundation.

Giờ Đọc sách ngoài trời tại Leach Botanical Garden

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.

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

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.

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

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.

Интерактивная программа для детей дошкольного и младшего школьного возраста проводится на русском языке.

Приглашаем вас получить навыки в общении на русском языке со сверстниками, поделиться историей о любимом предмете, спеть любимую песенку и просто вместе хорошо провести время.

Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.

До встречи!

Program conducted in Russian.

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and play that encourage their emerging language 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.

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.

Join us at Fairview-Columbia Library to celebrate our reopening. Enjoy a bi-lingual storytime, crafts and snacks. It's a FREE, family-friendly way to get to know your new, spruced up library! For families and children of all ages.

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience.

This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Participants may be asked to identify themselves either through camera, chat, or by unmuting. If you would like to attend as an observer, please contact us at 503.988.5123.

¡Venga a disfrutar una noche familiar con el juego tradicional mexicano, Lotería! Habrá botanas, premios y mucha diversión. Come enjoy a family night at the library playing the traditional Mexican Bingo game, Lotería! We’ll have prizes, snacks and lots of fun.

Portland’s favorite clown is back with a storytime that is a culturally creative blend of picture books infused with sounds and activities for all.

Participation is encouraged, and all ages are welcome!

Участники узнают, как собрать из стеблей пшеницы сердце и куклу или ангела.

Participants will learn how to assemble wheat stalks to make a heart and a doll or an angel

Come explore science, technology, engineering, math and robotics concepts with Lego STEM kits in a hands-on, fun, and engaging environment. Kids grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills as a team and gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping them build a better future. For kids ages 6-10.

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

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.

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.

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.

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.

Register/join via Zoom.