Events & Classes

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults.  

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.

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games 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. 

 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. 

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. 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.

Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.

Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products.

No registration required.

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.  

Sign up for SNAP, TANF, and medical and childcare benefits. Come meet with staff from the Oregon Department of Human Services to get information about targeted services to help people move out of poverty. 

Using the internet has become an important part of daily life. In this class, we’ll learn:

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. 

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda tecnológica?

Get help applying to get on the Home Forward program wait list in Multnomah County (also known as Section 8). Library staff and volunteers will provide help for this initial online application, including:

• Creating an online account and email address
• Navigating the online application form
• Referring you to other community resources, if requested

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。

Do you have one of the many smartphones and devices that run on Google’s Android operating system, like a Samsung or Motorola smartphone or a Chromebook? This class will show you how to get started with your Android device. You’ll learn to:

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.

For teens in grades 6-12.

Week 1: Collaborative Art (quilt, collage, collaborative drawing, gratitude tree, etc.)
Week 2: Lego Lab
Week 3: Afternoon Art take home craft (exploring watercolors, sculpture with air dry clay, pom pom animals, collage, etc.)
Week 4: STEAM Studio (Science/Engineering, Rube Goldberg Machines, Cardboard construction, Sphero obstacle courses, Minute to Win It Challenges, Marble Runs, etc.)

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes cooked by African Americans from the time of slavery, and explore their many modern interpretations.

Interested in writing and looking for a supportive group to learn and practice with?

Join Write Around Portland as they offer a Resonate Writing Circle at Midland Library! This creative writing class is an in-person, 2-hour writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. The circle is free and no writing experience is needed!

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required.

To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

Come to the Fairview Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Just Dance, and more! For ages 12-18.

Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.