Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library
Contact librarian for a personalized reading recommendation!

Everybody Reads 2026: Lovely One for young readers

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir titled "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice! She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career.

Everybody Reads 2026: a lovely legacy for children - memoirs and biographies of Black women in law

Children can also be part of Everybody Reads, a community reading event, and explore the themes of Black excellence, community, the power of representation, and Black history through the lives of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and other Black female lawyers, representatives, and a Vice President.

Kids and family events

Jan 11

Celebration of Novy god

Sun Jan 11
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Gresham Library

C НОВЫМ ГОДОМ!

Приходите на встречу с Дедом Морозом и Снегурочкой!

Будет весело и интересно - музыка, поделки, подарки и многое другое!

Jan 11

Music Together of Portland

Sun Jan 11
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Music and movement classes for children and their most beloved grown-ups!

Jan 11

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Sun Jan 11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.

Jan 11

Juggling with Gigs -- NEW LOCATION

Sun Jan 11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Join the fun with Giggles for a workshop to explore the world of juggling! The workshop will include a 5-10 minute juggling demonstration and a 45-50 minute hands on workshop.

Jan 11

Music Together of Portland

Sun Jan 11
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Music and movement classes for children and their most beloved grown-ups!

Jan 11

普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime

Sun Jan 11
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library

一起来听生动的故事、唱儿歌与童谣,游戏或做手工;同时培养语言和听说能力;在家长陪同下,欢迎6岁以下儿童及其家人参加故事时间。 

参加人数有限,先到先得。   

由图书馆基金会赞助。  

Jan 12

Tiny Tots

Mon Jan 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Jan 12

Family Storytime

Mon Jan 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Jan 12

Tiny Tots

This event has been canceled
Mon Jan 12
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Troutdale Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Jan 12

Family Storytime

Mon Jan 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Albina 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

Jan 13

Family Storytime Online

Tue Jan 13
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online

Join us for an online storytime for ages birth - 6 and their favorite adult with fun books, songs, rhymes, and more!

Jan 13

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue Jan 13
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online

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

Jan 13

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jan 13
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.

Jan 13

普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime

Tue Jan 13
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Midland Library

一起来听生动的故事、唱儿歌与童谣,游戏或做手工;同时培养语言和听说能力;在家长陪同下,欢迎6岁以下儿童及其家人参加故事时间。

参加人数有限,先到先得。

由图书馆基金会赞助。

Jan 13

Native Family: Native Storytime

Tue Jan 13
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Albina Library

Children ages birth to 6 along with their families, elders, aunties and uncles are welcome for songs and stories celebrating Native cultures and building language and literacy skills.

Jan 13

Lego Club

Tue Jan 13
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock 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.

Jan 13

K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual

Tue Jan 13
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

Jan 13

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

Tue Jan 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.