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Apr 9

Read to the Dogs

Tue Apr 9
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Hollywood Library

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.

Apr 9

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Apr 9
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

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.

Apr 9

Tween Council

Tue Apr 9
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kenton Library

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.

Apr 9

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

Tue Apr 9
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about the monthly graphic novel and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to that month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library in advance.

Apr 9

Jewelry Design for Adults

Tue Apr 9
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Troutdale Library

Stretch your creative muscles as you design and create jewelry for yourself or loved ones.

High-quality materials, techniques for tool usage, and design strategies will be covered. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome.

Registration is welcome, but not necessary! This event is first-come, first served.

Apr 9

Introduction to Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Tue Apr 9
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Online

Spreadsheets are a great way to organize information and data. Everything from simple lists to home or business budgets can be created in a spreadsheet. Whether you are just beginning or returning to using computers, this course is a welcoming starting point to using spreadsheets.

Attendees will:

Apr 9

Pajama Storytime

Tue Apr 9
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. 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.

Apr 10

"Shakespeare’s First Folio: 1623–2023" Collins Gallery

Wed Apr 10
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Library

This exhibition celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the earliest collection of his dramatic work. Without the book’s publication in 1623, nearly half of Shakespeare’s plays would have been lost, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest. The show highlights Shakespeare’s legacy in the education and entertainment of young people, in film, and in popular culture.

Apr 10

Tutoría de GED / GED Tutoring

Wed Apr 10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Venga a estudiar uno-a-uno con un tutor. Se proveerán libros y materiales.

Prepárese para el GED: matemáticas, artes del lenguaje, ciencias y estudios sociales.

Para obtener más información, llame al 503.314.9441

Ayuda de GED disponible tanto en inglés como en español.

Drop in to work one-on-one with a tutor. Books and materials are provided.

Apr 10

Job Coaching from St. Johns Center for Opportunity

Wed Apr 10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. Johns Library

Meet one-on-one with a job coach from the St. Johns Center for Opportunity. Services include career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job referrals/placements, and connections to trainings. 
 
No need to register. Drop in for first come, first served help.

Apr 10

Tiny Tots

Wed Apr 10
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Apr 10

粵/英双语讲故事时间

Wed Apr 10
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock Library

大家一齐來阅读有趣的书籍, 唱歌和童谣....! 在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加粵/英双语讲故事时间。

Join us for a live storytime with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

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

Apr 10

Tiny Tots

Wed Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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.

Apr 10

Book Babies

Wed Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. 

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.

Apr 10

Family Storytime

Wed Apr 10
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Rockwood 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.
 

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Wed Apr 10
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

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.

Apr 10

Tiny Tots

Wed Apr 10
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Apr 10

Toddler Storytime

Wed Apr 10
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language 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.

Apr 10

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Wed Apr 10
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.

Apr 10

Read to the Dogs

Wed Apr 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock Library

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.