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. Note there are also in person events with Karen, but this one is online! 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.

普通话基础科技辅助

我们可以为您提供科技辅助!

让友好的普通话工作人员或科技志愿者与您一同坐下来，帮助您找到有关移动设备、网站、科技入门等问题的答案。无需预约注册，先到先服务，辅助时间约为30分钟。

无法找到适合您的科技辅助时间和图书馆地点？没问题，请与我们联系并预约一对一科技辅助服务，由工作人员来帮您解答问题。

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.

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.

Already have experience with the library's Bambu 3D printers? Register for this session to use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 26.

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.

Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace 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.

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.

Already have experience with the library's Bambu 3D printers? Register for this session to use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 26.

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, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

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, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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 for pick up at the library. This is in conjunction with Kenton Library's Tween Council.   

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。

Embark on a STEAM-powered adventure where kids design characters and build their own imaginative worlds! Using materials like wood pieces, cardboard, fabric, and more, participants will explore creativity and design principles while crafting unique characters and environments inspired by games like Minecraft or Pokémon.

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.

The month of December will include:

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 9-12.

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。