Events & Classes

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.

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.

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.
 

Hear from LEGO Masters contestant Kelly Bartlett about what life is like on a reality show! From casting to filming to on-air viewing, Kelly will talk about her experience on LEGO Masters, lessons she learned from being on the show, and life after LEGO Masters as a professional LEGO builder. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What will happen next is hard to say, as Mz. Pearl astounds the audience with her circus skills and comic antics. What objects can the circus renew? What lines can the audience repeat? And how much fun can we have with books! The show finishes with the audience being "on stage" with Mz. Pearl performing clown and circus acts! 

En todo Mexico hay una gran variedad de comida callejera, pero no hay nada que se compare con la popularidad de los elotes, son una botana saludable. Aprendan a hacer los elotes como los que venden en la calle en Mexico.

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.

Learn to build DIY bird feeders using recycled materials. We'll discuss why providing food for local birds matters, creating a haven for our feathered friends. Join us for a fun and eco-friendly adventure!

一齐来阅读生动的故事, 唱歌, 童谣还有简单有趣的手工! 在家长陪同下，欢迎不同年龄儿童参加华语讲故事时间。

通过Zoom注册活动

图书馆的网上虚拟活动是属公众平台范围，我们致力于维持这些活动的安全性，参与者可能会被要求通过摄像头、聊天或取消静音来鉴定他们的身份。

本活动适合儿童和看护人。如果您想以旁观者身份参加，请致电 503.988.5123 与我们联系。

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

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.

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.

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

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.