Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library

Kids and family events

Jun 22

Family Storytime

Mon Jun 22
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 available on a fi

Jun 22

Summer Lunches 2026

Mon Jun 22
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors.

Jun 23

Black Family Storytime Online

This event has been canceled
Tue Jun 23
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).

Jun 23

Summer Lunches 2026

Tue Jun 23
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors.

Jun 23

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Jun 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.

Jun 23

Read to the Dogs

Tue Jun 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Albina Library

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

Jun 23

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Jun 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?

Jun 23

Family Maker Time

Tue Jun 23
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided.

Jun 23

Pajama Rainbow Family Storytime

Tue Jun 23
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
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

Jun 23

Pajama Storytime

Tue Jun 23
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kenton Library

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun.

Jun 23

Native Friends and Family Storytime

Tue Jun 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!

Jun 24

Summer Lunches 2026

Wed Jun 24
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Midland Library

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy free summer lunch at Midland Library. No reservations/sign-ups required. Lunch is served cold and will be served indoors.

Jun 24

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed Jun 24
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Online

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience.

Jun 24

Preschool Storytime

Wed Jun 24
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest Library

Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

Jun 24

Read to the Dogs

Wed Jun 24
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, Tater Tot!

Jun 24

非物质文化遗产系列 - 生活中的中华文化

Wed Jun 24
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library

融合我们生活中的各种媒体文化,从书籍、电影、游戏、、运动、娱乐中了解中华文化。中华民族悠久的历史和深厚的底蕴,提供了丰富的学习资源和方式,让不分年龄、性别、种族可以从多方面学习和体验中华文化的精髓,从而培养文化自信及融合中西文化的精华。先到先得。

Jun 24

Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas

Wed Jun 24
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: The historical and cultural significance of black eyed peas.