Events & Classes

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Nov 2

Tiny Tots

Mon Nov 2 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 3

Toddler Storytime

Tue Nov 3 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns 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 before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 3

Intro to Making Music With Ableton Workshop

Tue Nov 3 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Johns Library

Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Mix samples, use MIDI instruments, and find effects to shape your own sound.

Novices or experienced producers are all welcome to learn in this creative session. Gain valuable insights and techniques for enhancing your music production skills. Bring your musical ideas to life!

Nov 4

Torus English Class

Wed Nov 4 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Johns Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.  

Presented by volunteers from Torus

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Nov 5

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Family Storytime

Thu Nov 5 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Johns Library

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.  

Nov 7

Kids Junk Orchestra's Rhythm & Motion Class

Sat Nov 7 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
St. Johns Library

Kids will love making noise with Kids Junk Orchestra! Through the use of non-conventional items such as buckets and recycled items, youth learn how to create various sounds and rhythms. This class focuses on group cooperation, basic rhythm drumming skills, team building, specialized drumming instruction and a safe environment to perform musically.

This event is first come, first served.

Nov 8

Book Babies

Sun Nov 8 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 8

Black Family Storytime

Sun Nov 8 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
St. Johns Library

The African and Black American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Nov 9

Tiny Tots

Mon Nov 9 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 10

Toddler Storytime

Tue Nov 10 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns 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 before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 11

Torus English Class

Wed Nov 11 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Johns Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.  

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Browse more English learning classes.

Nov 12

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Family Storytime

Thu Nov 12 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Johns Library

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.  

Nov 15

Book Babies

Sun Nov 15 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 15

Black Family Storytime

Sun Nov 15 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
St. Johns Library

The African and Black American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Nov 16

Tiny Tots

Mon Nov 16 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Johns Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 17

Toddler Storytime

Tue Nov 17 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns 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 before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 18

Torus English Class

Wed Nov 18 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Johns Library

Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.  

Presented by volunteers from Torus

Browse more English learning classes.

Nov 19

Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe - Bilingual Family Storytime

Thu Nov 19 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Johns Library

Acompáñenos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe en español e inglés con canciones y actividades. Este programa es para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.

Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.  

Nov 22

Book Babies

Sun Nov 22 2026
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
St. Johns Library

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Nov 22

Black Family Storytime

Sun Nov 22 2026
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
St. Johns Library

The African and Black American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.