Follow the Reader / Leemos Juntos
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.
Giờ Đọc Sách / Vietnamese Storytime.
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.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
华语讲故事时间! 网上現场 - It's Chinese Storytime! Live
一齐来阅读生动的故事, 唱歌, 童谣还有简单有趣的手工! 在家长陪同下,欢迎不同年龄儿童参加华语讲故事时间。
通过Zoom注册活动
图书馆的网上虚拟活动是属公众平台范围,我们致力于维持这些活动的安全性,参与者可能会被要求通过摄像头、聊天或取消静音来鉴定他们的身份。
本活动适合儿童和看护人。如果您想以旁观者身份参加,请致电 503.988.5123 与我们联系。
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
The Orchid Trio
Listen to classical, popular and world music for string trio with violinist Siying Ge, violist Deborah Shuster, and cellist Quinn Liu.
Buñuelos de Viento Cooking Class for Teens
Join this hands-on cooking class for teens (grades 6-12). In Mexico there are two different kinds of Buñuelos the classic fried pieces of dough and the beautiful flower form fried cookies, so crunchy and light that they crumble in your mouth like air. Learn to make this delicious fried cookie.
Music and Dance
Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Older siblings welcome!
Attendance is limited to first come, first served. Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
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.
Tutoring for Adults
ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, and improve your reading skills.
For more information, email mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org or call 503.577.9984.
Tutoring for Adults
ESOL
GED
Basic Literacy
Work in small groups with a tutor to learn English, prepare for the GED, and improve your reading skills.
For more information, email mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org or call 503.577.9984.
Книжный клуб для детей
Занятия в клубе и совместное чтение со сверстниками помогут сохранить и улучшить знание русского языка. Хорошо подобранные книги заинтересуют ваших детей и помогут полюбить чтение. Занятия проводятся в веселой и непринужденной атмосфере. Приглашаются дети 5-8 лет умеющие читать. Без регистрации.
Tiny Tots Playtime (ages 1-2 years)
Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 1-2) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Birth to 3 Storytime Online
Join us online for a storytime filled with fun, interactive songs, rhymes, bounces and stories especially for babies & toddlers ages 0-2 and their favorite adults. Learn early literacy and child development tips to help build your child's emerging language skills.
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language 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.
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.
Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.
Makerspace drop-in for teens
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.
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.
Read to the Dogs
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 and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual
Virtual Tutoring is for students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies.
We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.
The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.
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 aged 9-12.