Kids

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

Jul 12

Toddler Storytime

Sat Jul 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes befor

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Northwest 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

Jul 12

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Capitol Hill Library

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 iden

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate 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 free tickets are

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland 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

Jul 12

Lego Club

Sat Jul 12
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.

Jul 12

Central Library Tour

Sat Jul 12
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!

Jul 12

Music and Dance

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 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.

Jul 12

Pride: Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gresham Library

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 iden

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate 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 free tickets are

Jul 12

Black Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

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

Jul 12

Family Storytime

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland 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 free tickets are

Jul 12

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jul 12
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Gregory Heights Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!

Jul 12

Pride: Crafting with Pride

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Celebrate community with Midland library staff and get ready for Portland's Pride Parade! Express yourself with DIY swag items- buttons, bags and more.

Jul 12

Summer Reading: Red Yarn & the Critters: Game On!

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

In this high-energy music & puppet show, acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn will perform classic "play-party" songs (folksongs with built-in games and dances) alongside enga

Jul 12

Hora de Cuentos

Sat Jul 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!