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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.

May 3

Family Storytime

Sat May 3
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.
 

May 3

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat May 3
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.

May 3

CANCELED - Gluten-Free and Celiac Safe Workshop

This event has been canceled
Sat May 3
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
North Portland Library

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

May 5

Tutoring for Adults

Mon May 5
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland Library

ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Citizenship

Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, study for the Citizenship test, and improve your reading skills.

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

May 5

Tiny Tots

Mon May 5
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.

May 5

English Class

Mon May 5
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 5

Resume Review Drop-in

This event has been canceled
Mon May 5
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.  

May 6

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue May 6
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
North Portland Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.   

May 6

Digital Audio & Visual Production Drop In

Tue May 6
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North Portland Library

Come in, collaborate, and create in a supportive environment! Whether you're refining a project or exploring new tools and ideas, this program is designed for you. 

We provide everything you need, including computers and iPads loaded with cutting edge creative software, MIDI controllers, and headphones. Plus, technical experts will be on hand to support your creative journey.

May 7

Early Educator Series: Art and Literacy with SCRAP PDX!

Wed May 7
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
North Portland Library

SCRAP is a donation-based creative reuse store and donation center in Portland, OR. Along with the ever-changing and diverse store items, SCRAP also provides a range of educational opportunities within the community. SCRAP's  mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.

May 8

Creative Learning: LEGO Engineers

Thu May 8
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.

May 9

Tech Help Drop-in

Fri May 9
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.

May 9

Read to the Dogs

Fri May 9
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Portland Library

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, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

May 10

Family Storytime

Sat May 10
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.
 

May 10

Bolso CUCHI hecho a mano

Sat May 10
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
North Portland Library

Disfruta elaborando un bolso totalmente artesanal mediante técnicas artesanales con diferentes tipos de materiales como telas, cintas bordadas e hilos.

Enjoy making a completely handmade bag using artisanal techniques with different types of materials such as fabrics, embroidered ribbons and threads.

 

May 10

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat May 10
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.

May 12

Tutoring for Adults

Mon May 12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Portland Library

ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Citizenship

Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, study for the Citizenship test, and improve your reading skills.

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

May 12

Tiny Tots

Mon May 12
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.

May 12

English Class

Mon May 12
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。