Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime
Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome! Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Pajama Storytime
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. Please note: There will be no storytime on March 4th or March 11th.
Native Family: Native Story Hour Online
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.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Tech Help Drop-in
¿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.
Tech Help Drop-in
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.
Resume Review Drop-in
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.
Learn about Google Drive with Goodwill Industries
Gain a greater understanding of the power and use cases for Cloud Storage through the lens of Google Drive. Building upon the Gmail class, the Google Drive class offers students an introduction to the integration of the Google ecosystem. Students will learn the benefits of using cloud storage, allowing them to further understand how to upload, create, and interact with file storage.
Tech Help Drop-in
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.
Intro to Programming with Python
Have you ever thought programming was interesting, but don't know where to start? Do you want to automate repetitive tasks, start a new career, and learn what your computer is capable of? Whatever your reasons, this course is your foot in the door to programming in general and the Python programming language in particular.
Learning Objectives:
Book Babies
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.
Makerspace drop-in for teens
What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, a craft cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.
For teens in grades 6-12. No advance registration is required; space will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lego Club
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.
Tween/Teen Anime Club
View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club! We meet the first and third Wednesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime and eat snacks!
Preschool Sensory Storytime Online
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.
Tween Council
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.
English Class
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。
Craft with Buddies for adults
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.
非物质文化遗产系列 - 3D笔画龙舟
端午节是华人的重要传统节日之一,定在每年农历五月初五,是夏季送离五瘟神,驱除瘟疫的节日。 2009年9月,联合国教科文组织正式将其列入《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》,成为中国首个入选世界非物质文化遗产的节日。
龙舟,也是端午节期间使用的人力船只。龙舟不但具有文化属性,更发展为体育活动。波特兰举行龙舟比赛也有近30年历史,让我们用3D笔来做只独一无二的龙舟,一起庆祝今年的端午节。
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。
Tech Help Drop-in
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.