Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Talk Time For Beginners
ONLINE EVENT
Practice speaking English with other English language learners online! This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun.
Only English will be spoken.
Send an email to mcl.adult.literacy@multco.us, or call or text 503.577.9984 to get registration information.
Tiempo para conversar
Jazz for the Whole Family
Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove.
Casitas de Duendes de Fantasía
Cree casitas para duendes en miniatura con jardines alrededor, mientras cuidamos de la madre Tierra utilizando materiales reciclados
Create miniature troll houses and gardens around it, while we take care of Mother Earth by using recycled materials.
Making Games with Roblox: Teen Camp
Learn how to build video games using the extremely popular Roblox platform! We'll learn about game design, 3D modelling, animation and programming. Then we'll use Roblox Studio, the free program that professional developers use to make Roblox games. We'll also learn how to publish the games you make so that friends can play on PCs, phones or game consoles! Grades 6-12.
Bilingual 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.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help
Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.
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.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Tech Help Drop-in
¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda técnica? Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables expertos en tecnología quien le ayudará a encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, descargas, lectores electrónicos, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más. Si necesita ayuda con un teléfono inteligente, tableta o computadora portátil, tráigala con usted.
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.
Teen Council
A fun social gathering for grades 6-12
Snackin' time for you!
A simple way to earn volunteer hours
An opportunity to collaborate on or lead group projects
A place to plan a community event or advocate for a cause
A safe place to be yourself, whoever that may be
Email alecc@multcolib.org for details on how to join.
Teen Council
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!
Last Thursdays
Need a quiet space or dedicated time to write? Want to connect with others?
Drop in for a low pressure space to create.
"Matriarch" Collins Gallery Exhibition
In power, in control, in the lead, in front, inbound, inside, intact, intent, indispensable, inalienable, Black Women, indeed.
Art exhibition featuring works by Sunshine Dixon, Sadé DuBoise, David F. Walker, Dr S. Renee Mitchell and Elijah Hasan.
This event is supported by gifts from the Library Foundation.
Family Storytime
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.
Toddler Storytime
Two-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited; free tickets available 15 minutes before storytime.
Tiny Tots
One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.
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.
Preschool Storytime
Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Toddler Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) 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."
Preschool Storytime
Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.