Creative Learning: Intro to Laser Cutting with the Glowforge
Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens February 16.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help
Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group
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.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.
Read to the Dogs
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.
Teen Tech Club
Are you a teen who would like to play with technology you might not have at home? Come explore creativity software on various Apple devices: MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones. No registration required; first come, first served.
Queer Youth Club
A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.
Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.
Read to the Dogs
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.
Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters
Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! All ages and abilities welcome.
Comics & Crafts Club for 6-8th grade
Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE!
Register online to save your spot and get an email reminder. Or just show up!
Questions? Email Fairview library's youth librarian: jeannineg@multcolib.org
Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing -- Intermediate!
[Albina only] Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it! Sistahs4Life brings soulful line dancing all over the Portland metro area. his class is intended for those who have some experience with line dancing and are ready for more complex and faster steps.
Creative Learning: Laser Cut a Custom Box With a Glowforge
Design, cut, and decorate a custom wooden box using a laser cutter and other art supplies. All materials will provided.
To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on February 18.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.
Teen Council
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Albina Music Club
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
Introduction to Video Game Design
In this comprehensive program, participants will learn to create a playable game from scratch using the industry-standard Unity game engine. You will master Unity fundamentals, unlock the power of C# programming, develop your own 2D platformer, unleash your artistic side with character design, and compose your game's theme song.
开放麦克风与即兴演奏之夜
这是每季举办一次的免费活动,欢迎所有年龄、风格和技能水平的音乐家、歌手、诗人、和创意人士参加。活动以本地艺术家的表演展开节目,随后是开放麦克风的时段,供个人和乐队展示才华。最后,以即兴演奏环节结束,所有参与者将齐聚一堂,共同创作音乐。
我们提供麦克风、贝斯、吉他、键盘、鼓和轻打击乐器供参与者使用,您也可以自带乐器。无论您是经验丰富的音乐人还是刚刚起步,这都是一个分享您对音乐的热爱、结识新朋友、加入活力充沛的创作圈的机会。快来图书馆,拿起麦克风,炫出您的创造力吧!
本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构,透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作,致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新,以及影响力。
Portland Community Stories (A Video Interview Workshop)
Do you have a story to share, or are you curious about the lives of those around you? Learn the essentials of video storytelling in this collaborative workshop. Over 6 weeks, participants will learn how to conduct compelling interviews, master basic filming techniques using simple equipment (like phones and external mics), and edit their footage into a polished, two-minute video highlight.
DJ Skills For Beginners
Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.
This event is first come, first served.
Painting on Clay with Corazón Arts
Join us for this beautiful bilingual program taught by Daniel and Erika. Receive your own kit to paint a handmade clay tile while learning the background and history of Mexican arts and their influence on Latino culture. Come together in community to celebrate the role of art as a therapeutic practice. All cultures are welcome.
Space is limited! Registration required. Please register for all the people in your group.