Events & Classes

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Apr 19

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 19
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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.
 

Apr 19

Día de los Niños: Celebrando en North Portland

Sat Apr 19
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
North Portland Library

Exploren el maravilloso reino animal con Creature Teachers. Tendremos pintura de caritas y más actividades para toda la familia. 

El Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros es posible en parte gracias a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.   

Explore the wonderful world of animals with Creature Teachers. We will have face painting and more activities for the whole family.

Apr 19

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Apr 19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
North Portland Library

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.  

Apr 21

Tutoring for Adults

Mon Apr 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland Library

ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, and improve your reading skills.

For more information, email mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org or call 503.577.9984.

Apr 21

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 21
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 21

English Class

Mon Apr 21
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Clases de inglés gratuitas. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. El nivel de la clase se determinará mediante una prueba de nivel el primer día. No es necesario inscribirse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班,任何英文水平都欢迎参加,班级级别由第一天的分级测试决定。无需注冊。请致电 503.577.9984 查询详情。

Apr 21

Resume Review Drop-in

This event has been canceled
Mon Apr 21
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for a one-on-one review. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.  

Apr 22

Lego Club

Tue Apr 22
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 22

Lego Club

Tue Apr 22
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 23

Open Mic and Jam Night

Wed Apr 23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 24

Creative Learning: LEGO Engineers

Thu Apr 24
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 25

Tech Help Drop-in

Fri Apr 25
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
North Portland Library

We can help you with technology! 

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.

Apr 26

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 26
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

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.
 

Apr 26

Herbal Cold Care

Sat Apr 26
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
North Portland Library

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.

Registration opens 4/5/25 by 10 am.

Apr 26

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Apr 26
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
North Portland Library

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.  

Apr 28

Tutoring for Adults

Mon Apr 28
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland Library

ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, and improve your reading skills.

For more information, email mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org or call 503.577.9984.

Apr 28

Tiny Tots

Mon Apr 28
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
North Portland Library

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.

Apr 28

English Class

Mon Apr 28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Clases de inglés gratuitas. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. El nivel de la clase se determinará mediante una prueba de nivel el primer día. No es necesario inscribirse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班,任何英文水平都欢迎参加,班级级别由第一天的分级测试决定。无需注冊。请致电 503.577.9984 查询详情。

May 1

iPad and iPhone Basics

Thu May 1
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
North Portland Library

This class will show you how to get started using your iPhone or iPad. You’ll learn to:

  • Navigate around your device
  • Find and control all of your settings
  • Find and use apps
  • Take pictures, send text messages, and use the internet

Please bring your iPhone or iPad to class.

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May 2

Tech Help Drop-in

Fri May 2
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
North Portland Library

We can help you with technology! 

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.