Events & Classes

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.
 

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.

Register/join via Zoom.

Come meet with staff from Cascadia Behavioral Health, Care Oregon, 211Info and Outside In to get connected to  clinic appointments, Medicare/Medicaid (OHP), and information about many other resources. No registration required.

This event will be at Central Library in Community Room 1B. 

Children of all ages are invited to this series of silly, goofy, wacky Storytimes filled with songs, crafts, and stories! Come with your clothes on backwards or with your best kooky hair, however you want to show up is more than welcome.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.

Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班

任何英語水平都欢迎参加

无需注冊

Бесплатные уроки английского языка

Классы для студентов всех уровней.

Без регистрации

Các lớp tiếng Anh miễn phí

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.

Come learn about Preschool for All (PFA), providing free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County. Eligible children must have at least one parent or legal guardian residing in Multnomah County and turn 3 or 4 by September 1, 2024.

This is a drop-in event - stay as long or as little as you like, and questions are welcome!

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

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.

A safe place for everyone to be themselves, whoever that may be.

A virtual space to hang out with new friends, share ideas, and find things in common.

A place to advocate for a cause.

A way to support the library while earning volunteer hours.

Please email libraryevents @ multcolib.org for details on how to join.

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.

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.

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

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.

¿Tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda tecnológica? 

Reúnase individualmente con alguno de nuestros amables ayudantes de tecnología. Contestamos sus preguntas sobre dispositivos móviles, sitios web, computadoras, cómo comenzar a usar tecnología y mucho más. 

Las sesiones serán de 30 minutos por orden de llegada.  Se llevarán a cabo en Community Room 1B - a la izquierda al entrar la biblioteca

基础科技辅助 

我们可以为您提供科技辅助！

让友善的工作人员或志工朋友与您一同坐下来，帮助您找到有关移动设备、网站、科技入门等问题的答案。无需预约注册，先到先服务。辅助时间约为30分钟。地点在中央图书馆楼社區聯誼室 1B (入门左转)。 

无法找到适合您的科技辅助时间和图书馆地点？没问题，请与我们联系并预约一对一科技辅助服务，由工作人员来帮您解答问题。

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper.  We will answer your questions about: mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.

Location: Upon entering the library turn left - Community Room 1B

Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.