"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery
This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.
Bug Out! Drawing and Painting Insects
Investigate real insects and create detailed nature-based drawings and paintings. This event is aimed at kids and families.
Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses
Create a miniature troll house using recycled materials.
Makerspace drop-in for all ages
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. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children in fifth grade or under must be accompanied by an attentive adult or teen.
Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses
Create a miniature troll house using recycled materials.
Jazz Up Your Garden (for adults)
Make your garden even more beautiful by creating handmade garden ornaments. Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to use hammers, anvils and other tools to create these decorative pieces.
"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery
This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.
Jewelry Design for Adults
Stretch your creative muscles as you design and create jewelry for yourself or loved ones.
High-quality materials, techniques for tool usage, and design strategies will be covered. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome.
Intro to Music Technology
Today's technologies have granted more access to music making than ever before! This course provides a space where students from all backgrounds can begin to make creative musical decisions for themselves. Here you will learn Ableton Live, Music Composition, Sound Design, Field Recording, Film Composition, and much more!
Teen & Tween Craft Night
Tweens and teens, you’re invited to a special craft night at Troutdale library! All supplies provided and it’s free. Materials are limited, so please register to save your spot. For tweens and teens ages 9 to 17 ONLY.
May's craft is Washi tape tins - each participant will decorate and take home two small tin containers.
Makerspace drop-in for adults
What will you create? Bring your ideas, inventions, and projects to share or to get help on. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. If you are new to computers, entry-level computer classes and one-on-one assistance are available at the library.
Bug Out! Drawing and Painting Insects for Teens
Investigate real insects and create detailed nature-based drawings and paintings.
Мы рисуем весну! / We are drawing spring!
Приглашаем вас под руководством художницы Лии Кот познакомиться с правилами рисования и правильного использования карандашей, резинок, кистей, красок, и написать картину написать картину на весеннюю тему. По окончании программы вы сможете показать свои картины и поделиться впечатлениями о программе.
ВНИМАНИЕ: Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.
Необходима регистрация.
До встречи!
Program conducted in Russian.
Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses
Create a miniature troll house using recycled materials.
AANHPI: Bollywood & Bhangra Interactive Dance Party
Imagine being part of a Bollywood musical! Prashant's dance party will teleport you into a world full of possibilities and big smiles, including the Indian head shake. Teens at every skill level are welcome.
Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.
A Rose Festival Retrospective: Collins Gallery
For you a rose in Portland grows: A Rose Festival retrospective
AANHPI: Origami Flowers / Spring Time Origami
Learn to make origami flowers, butterflies and other spring-themed characters. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form!
This event is first-come, first-served for 25 attendees.
A Rose Festival Retrospective: Collins Gallery
For you a rose in Portland grows: A Rose Festival retrospective
Jazz for the Whole Family
Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove.
A Rose Festival Retrospective: Collins Gallery
For you a rose in Portland grows: A Rose Festival retrospective