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Apr 5

Tween Council

Fri Apr 5
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Belmont 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 students in grades 4-6.

Apr 5

Русская культура и фольклор / Russian Culture & Folk Art

Fri Apr 5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Troutdale Library

Программу ведет профессиональный автор-иллюстратор детских книг Юлия Тихонова.

В первой половине программы читаем и обсуждаем народные сказки, во второй - рисуем, делаем маски.

Программа проводится на русском языке и рассчитана на детей 5-9 лет и их родителей.

Apr 5

Pokemon Club

Fri Apr 5
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kenton Library

Are you a Pokémon card fan? If so, join us for some Pokémon free-play! For kids new to Pokémon and experts alike, focusing on cards and Pokémon TCG. Ideal for Grades 3-8, but all Pokémon-loving kids (and their grownups who want to learn more) are welcome!

Apr 6

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

Sat Apr 6
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 6

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 6
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.
 

Apr 6

Yoga for Joy and Renewal

Sat Apr 6
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Johns Library

Practice yoga with a focus on breath, meditation, brain exercises and poses. Learn asanas and movement to foster a positive outlook.

Apr 6

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 6
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. 

 

Apr 6

Preschool for All: Drop-in Family Information Session

Sat Apr 6
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gresham Library

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!

Apr 6

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Sat Apr 6
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.

Apr 6

Book Babies

Sat Apr 6
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.

Apr 6

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Sat Apr 6
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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

Apr 6

File Taxes for Free / Khai thuế miễn phí

Sat Apr 6
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.

Apr 6

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Apr 6
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Gregory Heights 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.

Apr 6

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Apr 6
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.

Apr 6

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat Apr 6
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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.

Apr 6

Read to the Dogs

Sat Apr 6
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Belmont 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 6

Música de Sudamérica

Sat Apr 6
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Grupo de Música Folclórica Latinoamericana que comparte el legado de la cultura indígena guaraní.

Latin American Folk Music Group sharing the legacy of the guarani indian culture. 

Apr 6

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 6
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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.

Apr 6

Earn-a-Bike Repair Workshop

Sat Apr 6
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Gain hands-on experience by repairing a bike provided by Bike Works by p:ear. Bike mechanics will guide you through some basic bike repairs on a BMX bike. By the end of the two-day workshop, students will take home their newly repaired BMX bike. Please plan to attend both dates. Grades 6-12.

Apr 6

Hora De Cuentos

Sat Apr 6
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