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Mar 23

Everybody Reads 2024: Janky Arcade

Sat Mar 23
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Gresham Library

Leave your quarters at home, bring your friends and come play! The Janky Arcade is a free-to-play four-screen interactive arcade. Each screen offers different controls and games from the 1980s-90s. The arcades are constructed from repurposed materials and dressed in blacklights, LEDs and found objects from Pacific Northwest festivals. Everyone is welcome.

Mar 23

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 23
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Woodstock Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

 

Mar 23

Grupo de estudio para adultos del INEA

Sat Mar 23
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham Library

Alfabetización, certificado de educación primaria y secundaria, y GED en español ¿Sabía que puede terminar su primaria y secundaria con ayuda de tutores en la biblioteca? El programa de Educación para Adultos ofrece cursos básicos gratuitos de: Alfabetización para adultos Certificado de escuela primaria y secundaria de México en el consulado mexicano Preparación y tutoría para el GED en español

Mar 23

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 23
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Mar 23

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 23
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Mar 23

Family Storytime

Sat Mar 23
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Kenton Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

 

Mar 23

Lego Club

This event has been canceled
Sat Mar 23
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

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.

Mar 23

Learn and Play Go

Sat Mar 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rockwood Library

In this gentle introduction to the world’s oldest continuously played strategy board game,  you'll learn the basics and play with others. Build your strategic thinking and logic skills, improve your concentration and meet a community of friendly Go players. All ages are welcome, with a suggested age of 10 and up. Offered by Portland Go Club and instructor Fillard Spring-Rhyne.

Mar 23

File Taxes for Free / Khai thuế miễn phí

Sat Mar 23
11:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Woodstock Library

Get free individualized tax preparation assistance in Vietnamese and English provided by IRS Certified Volunteers in partnership with Vietnamese Community of Oregon.

VNCO serves low-income patrons.

Income limits: Single $50,000; Married $80,000.

Mar 23

Book Babies

Sat Mar 23
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime and share a book together in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families.

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

Mar 23

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Sat Mar 23
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

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

Mar 23

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Mar 23
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Kenton Library

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

Mar 23

3D Paper Sculpture

Sat Mar 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Library

Have fun making 3D sculptures out of colorful paper. Kids will learn about construction and how to use the tools.

This event is first-come, first-served for 20 participants.

Mar 23

Toddler Drive-In

Sat Mar 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) decorate cardboard cars, eat snacks, and watch short movie adaptations of children’s picture books.

Mar 23

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Sat Mar 23
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

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.

Mar 23

Hora De Cuentos

Sat Mar 23
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Gregory Heights Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres de familia, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca

Mar 23

Hora De Cuentos

Sat Mar 23
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres de familia, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca

Mar 23

Follow the Reader / Leemos Juntos

Sat Mar 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here.

Mar 23

You are OK kits!

Sat Mar 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Kenton Library

Life can be a lot. And part of managing your worry is paying attention to what your mind and body need in order to feel okay. An 'OK Kit' can help you remember all the good things in your life — and in you — so you can face each day with calm and courage. And it's a great way to start conversations with the ones you love, and build that support system!

Mar 23

Giờ Đọc Sách / Vietnamese Storytime.

Sat Mar 23
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Rockwood Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.