Babysitter Training
This Safety Side Up course provides discussion, activities and hands-on practice to increase your confidence and give you the skills you need to be the best babysitter possible, including, safely find and prepare for a babysitting job, care for kids of all ages and deal with difficult situations, prepare safe and fun activities, making safe choices and basic first aid.
Lunch is provided.
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.
Music and Dance
Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.
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.
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.
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.
Lego Club
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.
Rainbow Family Storytime
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. There will be 30 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of open play.
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 free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Preschool Sensory Storytime
This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
Preschool Sensory Storytime
This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
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.
Appointments are on a first come, first served basis.
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.
Intercambio / Language Exchange
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.
Makerspace drop-in for all ages
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. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children in fifth grade or under must be accompanied by an attentive adult or teen.
The Super Silly Circus!
Kids will love this puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses! The Ringmaster tries to have the greatest circus on the earth. But everything goes wrong, the elephants keep falling over, the lion is on the loose and the clowns run amuck. But the show must go on. They must find a way to renew and repeat the acts correctly. In the end they will find out how to recycle and save the circus.
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.
Appointments are first come, first served.
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.
Follow the Reader / Leemos Juntos
Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here.
Pioneers of Portland Punk 1977-1984: Collins Gallery
No one in town knew what the rules really were -- until punks broke them all!
Portland was the birthplace of bands like The Wipers, Neo Boys, The Rat$, Poison Idea, and so many more. Experience Portland's DIY punk music scene (1977-1984) through photos, artifacts, memorabilia, original artwork, flyers, zines . . . and whatever else we dug out of our attics.
Tech Help Drop-in
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.