Events & Classes

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.

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.

The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, read manga, and eat snacks!

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, read manga, and eat snacks!

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. 

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 and Pet Partners®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Concerned about the Earth and fashion forward?  Let’s express ourselves and save the Earth! Bring your fast fashion items and let’s do some sewing. In this sewing session, Teens will bring their fast fashion clothing to tear up and bring back to life in a sustainable fashion.

Let’s craft, chat, and challenge. 

Snacks and materials will be provided.

使用乐高 STEM 套件来探索科学、技术、工程、数学和机器人概念。孩子们以团队的形式培养创意思考、编码和设计技能，并透过指导的全球编程计划，逐步获得处理现实世界问题的经验。

适合 6-10 岁及以上儿童。先到先得。

本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构，透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作，致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新，以及影响力。

Code and Build with Legos

Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks! 

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available to pick up at the library before each meeting. 

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.

Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Alfabetización, certificado de educación primaria y secundaria, y GED en español ¿Sabía que puede terminar su primaria y secundaria con ayuda de tutores en la biblioteca? El programa de Educación para Adultos ofrece cursos básicos gratuitos de: Alfabetización para adultos Certificado de escuela primaria y secundaria de México en el consulado mexicano Preparación y tutoría para el GED en español.

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.

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.  

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. 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.

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.

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班

任何英語水平都欢迎参加

无需注冊

Бесплатные уроки английского языка

Классы для студентов всех уровней.

Без регистрации

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Занятия в клубе и совместное чтение со сверстниками помогут сохранить и улучшить знание русского языка. Хорошо подобранные книги заинтересуют ваших детей и помогут полюбить чтение. Занятия проводятся в веселой и непринужденной атмосфере. Приглашаются дети 5-8 лет умеющие читать. Без регистрации.

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult.

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.