Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library

Kids and family events

May 9

Bike to Books Family Ride

Sat May 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library

Join PBOT on a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring neighborhood greenways connecting two Southeast libraries in celebration of May's PBOT/MCL Bike to Books program!

May 9

Bike to Books Family Ride

Sat May 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sellwood-Moreland Library

Join PBOT on a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring neighborhood greenways connecting two Southeast libraries in celebration of May's PBOT/MCL Bike to Books program!

May 9

Rainbow Family Storytime with Special Guest Poison Waters

Sat May 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Albina 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

May 9

Family Storytime

Sat May 9
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

May 9

Music and Dance

This event has been canceled
Sat May 9
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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.

May 9

Toddler Storytime

Sat May 9
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

May 9

Family Storytime with Playtime

Sat May 9
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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.

May 9

Family Storytime

Sat May 9
10:30 AM - 11:30 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

May 9

Central Library Tour

Sat May 9
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!  

May 9

Lego Club

Sat May 9
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.

May 9

Read to the Dogs

Sat May 9
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holgate Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

May 9

Hora de Cuentos

Sat May 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

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

May 9

Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime

Sat May 9
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish.

May 9

Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime

Sat May 9
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.

May 9

Black Family Storytime

Sat May 9
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Albina Library

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

May 9

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat May 9
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Holgate 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

May 9

Jazz for the Whole Family

Sat May 9
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Albina Library

Newel Briggs and his band perform lively jazz that is good for the soul and will make everyone get off their chairs and start movin’ to the groove!

May 9

AANHPI: Mulan Drum Team

Sat May 9
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holgate Library

The Mulan Drum Team is an all-women drumming group comprised of community members from diverse backgrounds.

May 9

Prehistoric Dinosaurs with OMSI

Sat May 9
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Students become fossil-digging paleontologists and learn how to reassemble a complete dinosaur from just a few pieces.

May 9

Painting Alebrijes with Corazón Arts

Sat May 9
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Join us for this beautiful bilingual program taught by Daniel and Erika of Corazón Arts.

May 9

Hora de Cuentos

Sat May 9
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Troutdale Library

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

May 9

AANHPI: Bollywood Family Dance Party

Sat May 9
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Have fun learning dance moves that will teleport you into a Bollywood world full of possibilities and big smiles, complete with the authentic Indian head shake. All skill levels welcome.