Events & Classes

Learn how to create brick stitch & fringe style beaded earrings using seed beads, thread and a beading needle. Natalie Mitchell will briefly discuss the history of seed beads in the Native American community and their uses in regalia, jewelry and art.

Experience "Native Wisdom: The Peoples of Western Oregon" (57min), produced by Wisdom of the Elders, with a discussion led by Paiute/Shoshone artist, photographer, writer, musician and videographer Timothy Keenan Burgess. This thought provoking, illuminating film brings the foundational stories of the Pacific Northwest to the forefront of past, present, and future. A discussion will follow. Suitable for teenagers and older.

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Join an Analog-Style listening space for patrons who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+. Enjoy relevant and identity-supporting media and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources! Allies are also welcome. Explore how to hangout and build connections off-screen. There will be materials on-hand for practicing analog crafts and mindful hand-made projects. 

This is part of a series on 2nd Saturdays from July thru November. 

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Indigenous library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

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.

Learn how to create wire-wrapped seed bead earrings with Indigenous staff members! This hands-on, make-and-take craft is open to teens and adults. Come create, connect, and leave with a beautiful handmade pair of earrings.

This event is first come, first served.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Children with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. 

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

Join Portland All Nations Canoe Family and the library's Indigenous team for a joyful community celebration! Learn about Native canoe traditions and practices in community, enjoy light snacks, and craft something to take home with you. 

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Indigenous library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Join other Native families for a playtime that strengthens cultural connection, fosters shared learning, and builds meaningful relationships. Families experience an exchange of traditions while children build social skills in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.  

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills. Presented by Native library staff. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.  

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

Join an Analog-Style listening space for patrons who identify as Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+. Enjoy relevant and identity-supporting media and learn more about local Two-Spirit resources! Allies are also welcome. Explore how to hangout and build connections off-screen. There will be materials on-hand for practicing analog crafts and mindful hand-made projects. 

This is part of a series on 2nd Saturdays from July thru November.