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Apr 19

Anatomy of a Poem for Adults

Fri Apr 19
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Petals and Thorns Poetry Workshop: Anatomy of a Poem, is a workshop that was created for novice and seasoned writers and poets who are interested in exploring the craft of poetry. No need to have been an English major or a paid author, to declare yourself a poet!

Apr 19

Music and Dance

Fri Apr 19
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Apr 19

Makerspace drop-in for teens

Fri Apr 19
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Rockwood Library

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.

Apr 19

Tween Council

Fri Apr 19
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 19

Read to the Dogs

Fri Apr 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock 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 19

Spring Salads

Fri Apr 19
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
St. Johns Library

Get ready for spring with refreshing and healthy spring salads, from fruit salads to pasta salads. Kids and families will help prepare salads and mix dressings.

Apr 19

Pokemon Club

Fri Apr 19
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 20

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

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 20
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Woodstock 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.
 

Apr 20

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 20
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodstock 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.
 

Apr 20

Día de los Niños: Hora de Cuentos

Sat Apr 20
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kenton Library

Acompáñenos para horas de cuentos, y pintura de la cara. Tendremos canciones, y libros ilustrados divertidos celebrando Día de los Niños.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.

Apr 20

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Día de los Niños: Comedia Para Los Niños / komedy 4 da kidz

Sat Apr 20
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Belmont Library

Disfruta de comedia, malabarismo y magia con el espectáculo bilingüe de Angel Ocasio.

Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic.

Apr 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Book Babies

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Tech Help Drop-in

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Intercambio / Language Exchange

Sat Apr 20
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 20

Preschool for All: Drop-in Family Information Session

Sat Apr 20
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock 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!