Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library
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Kids and family events

Dec 23

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Dec 23
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Dec 23

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Dec 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Dec 23

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 23
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for yarn work and fun!

Dec 23

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 23
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Albina Library

Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it!

Dec 23

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Tue Dec 23
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome!

Dec 26

Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Fri Dec 26
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Rockwood 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 fi

Dec 26

Toddler Storytime

Fri Dec 26
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

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 bas

Dec 26

Nintendo Switch

Fri Dec 26
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Try out Capitol Hill's Nintendo Switch! Test out new games, make friends, and build your gaming skills.

Dec 26

Read to the Dogs

Fri Dec 26
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Dec 27

Lego Club

Sat Dec 27
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

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.

Dec 27

Kwanzaa Drum Program

Sat Dec 27
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Troutdale Library

Come visit the library for a Kwanzaa drumming circle experience!

Dec 27

Family Maker Time

This event has been canceled
Sat Dec 27
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Dec 27

Family Maker Time

This event has been canceled
Sat Dec 27
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Dec 27

¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish

Sat Dec 27
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

El juego es una actividad fundamental para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños. A través del juego, los niños desarrollan habilidades motoras, cognitivas, sociales y emocionales.

Dec 30

Book Babies Playtime

Tue Dec 30
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Play and learning go hand in hand.

Dec 30

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Dec 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Dec 30

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Dec 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start?  Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun!

Dec 30

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing

Tue Dec 30
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Albina Library

Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it!

Dec 30

Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Dec 30
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Holgate Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families and friends are welcome to enjoy Native culture through singing, movement, crafts, and stories. Everyone is welcome!

Dec 31

Read to the Dogs

This event has been canceled
Wed Dec 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Dec 31

Black Family Storytime

This event has been canceled
Wed Dec 31
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members).