Events & Classes

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!

Space is limited. Every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. Ideal for kids in grades 4-6.

Test your video game skills in a friendly, high- energy competition. A different game will be selected each month. Sign-ups start 15 minutes before the tournament begins.

¿Quiere demostrarles a los empleadores que sabe usar una computadora? La biblioteca puede ayudarle a obtener certificados gratis a través de un programa llamado Northstar Digital Literacy.

Northstar enseña el uso básico de la computadora y programas como Microsoft Excel con lecciones cortas y fáciles que puede hacer a su propio ritmo.

Esto es lo que ofrecemos:

Want to show employers you know how to use a computer? The library can help you earn free certificates through a program called Northstar Digital Literacy.

Northstar teaches computer basics and programs like Microsoft Excel through short, easy lessons you can work through at your own pace.

Here's what we offer:

Acompáñenos en una hora de cuentos bilingüe con cuentos, canciones y baile en inglés y español. Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. ¡Los invitamos a que traigan su pijama puesta y un peluche! La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.

East County Library is now open for you to enjoy!

Join us for a 45 minute walking tour through the building. We will meet near the central staircase. Registration opens one month in advance and is required.

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.

Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.

Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Mix samples, use MIDI instruments, and find effects to shape your own sound.

Novices or experienced producers are all welcome to learn in this creative session. Gain valuable insights and techniques for enhancing your music production skills. Bring your musical ideas to life!

Приглашаем изобразить в рисунке фрагмент любимой сказки под руководством художницы Лии Кот.

По окончании программы вы сможете показать свои картины и поделиться впечатлениями о программе. 

Дети младше 10 лет должны находиться в сопровождении и под присмотром взрослых. Необходима регистрация. 

До встречи!

Регистрация откроется 5 августа в 9:00.

Pull up and join recording studio EXT.606 at the East County Library as we explore making beats, sample chopping, and music creation.

All of the tools to create are provided. Bring a project to work on, or come to learn how to get started.

Beginners and experienced musicians are welcome to learn, create, and connect. We can't wait to make music with you!

Space is limited, every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

This week we will focus on sewing, other creative learning equipment will be unavailable during this session. Join us at the Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Программа для детей от рождения до 6 лет и их родителей проводится на русском языке. Чтение книг, детские песни, поделки и традиционные игры помогут сохранить русский язык и подготовить ребенка к успешному обучению в школе.

Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.

До встречи!

Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.

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!

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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
 

Join us at the library for a journey into the world of video editing! Unleash your creativity and sharpen your editing skills by learning the fundamentals. Learn how to trim, transition and enhance your footage! Work on audio adjustments and more, all in a supportive community environment. 

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-friendly space. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t-shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. 

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!