Events & Classes

Come sing, listen, learn and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.

Register/join via Zoom.

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?

Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables ayudantes de tecnología. Contestamos sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, computadoras, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más.

Las sesiones serán de 30 minutos por orden de llegada.

Community members experiencing houselessness, welcome! You're invited to join staff for informal conversation and community. Come join us to ask us about the Library, tell us what you'd like to do here, or a casual chat! Coffee and light snacks provided, and no registration required.  

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. 

Begin to master the spectrum of capabilities within Microsoft Word, gaining practical formatting skills and an introduction to advanced skills such as design and layout. Students will learn to navigate the tabs and ribbon within Word and understand how to use the tools that word processing software can provide to job seekers and employees in the workforce.

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.

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.

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.

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.

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club! We meet every other week to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, and eat snacks! 

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience. This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Participants may be asked to identify themselves either through camera, chat, or by unmuting. If you would like to attend as an observer, please contact us at 503.988.5123.

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages in grades 4-6.

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。

In this workshop learn how to set up your own YouTube channel and share your videos with friends, family and the world. In this class we'll cover:

How fun to do the crafts with buddies in library! Bring your own supplies or use what library provides to explore your creative side.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support. 

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

纸雕，起源于中国汉代，为中国最古老的民间艺术之一；是以纸为创作素材，刻刀与剪刀为工具，经过画、雕刻、剪裁等一系列工序，做出具有美感的手工艺技术。

科技日新月异，我们将一起透过新式的自动切割机器，切割出我们想要的图案，再动手进行加工，转贴、转印至其他物件表面。

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。

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.

This class introduces the concept of poetry and writing with La Toya A. Hampton, aka The Poet Lady Rose, by using stories, music, and activities. Exploring themes such as growing up, self-esteem, feelings, and friendship together makes this a perfect class to meet new friends! The best age groups for this event are from Kindergarten to 2nd grade, or kids 5 to 7 years old.