Online Privacy & Safety Basics
Learn how to keep your personal information safe and secure when you’re using a computer or smartphone. We will go over how to adjust settings on devices and how to be mindful while using the internet. Then we'll discuss common email and social media scams and schemes and some of the ways you can increase your protection from them. Computers will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your smartphone and/or other devices.
AANHPI Heritage Month: Craft Sundays
Join us at Capitol Hill Library for a fun and enjoyable afternoon of crafting for all ages. We will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture and achievements through art. Supplies will be provided for a different art project hosted on the first three Sundays in May (May 5, 12 & 19) from 12:30-4:30 pm.
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 available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Citizenship Class - 12 sessions
Learn about the process of becoming a citizen in a 12-week series of classes. Prepare for your citizenship interview. Study United States history and government for the examination. Classes are taught by a volunteer from SOAR Legal.
Registration information at SOARlegal.org
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.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cuentos y canciones
Se presentan cuentos, canciones y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años.
Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.
Jewelry Design for Adults
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.
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.
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.
Book Babies
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.
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.
Программа «Играй вместе с нами!»
Интерактивная программа для детей дошкольного и младшего школьного возраста проводится на русском языке.
Приглашаем вас получить навыки в общении на русском языке со сверстниками, поделиться историей о любимом предмете, спеть любимую песенку и просто вместе хорошо провести время.
Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно.
До встречи!
Program conducted in Russian.
Teen & Tween Craft Night
Tweens and teens, you’re invited to a special craft night at Troutdale library! All supplies provided and it’s free. Materials are limited, so please register to save your spot. For tweens and teens ages 9 to 17 ONLY.
May's craft is Washi tape tins - each participant will decorate and take home two small tin containers.
English Class
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
Lego Club
Bring your mad Lego skills to the library and let your imagination flow. Each time, we’ll build a new structure to put on display. Bricks and supplies provided. For kids ages 5-11.
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.
Toddler Storytime
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.