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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.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality with 3D printers, craft cutters, laser cutter, sewing machines, art supplies and more.

For teens in grades 6-12.

We can help you with technology!

Meet one-on-one with a friendly, knowledgeable Tech Helper who will help you find answers to questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Not finding a time that works for you? Contact us to get help.

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

Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班

任何英語水平都欢迎参加

无需注冊

Бесплатные уроки английского языка

Классы для студентов всех уровней.

Без регистрации

Các lớp tiếng Anh miễn phí

Những lớp này dành cho mọi trình độ.

Quý vị không cần phải ghi danh

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

Clase de inglés gratis. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. No es necesario registrarse. Para obtener más información, llame al 503.577.9984.

免費英文班

任何英語水平都欢迎参加

无需注冊

Бесплатные уроки английского языка

Классы для студентов всех уровней.

Без регистрации

Các lớp tiếng Anh miễn phí

Những lớp này dành cho mọi trình độ.

Quý vị không cần phải ghi danh

Meet one-on-one with a job coach from the St. Johns Center for Opportunity. Services include career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job referrals/placements, and connections to trainings. 
 
No need to register. Drop in for first come, first served help.

Meet one-on-one with a job coach from the St. Johns Center for Opportunity. Services include career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job referrals/placements, and connections to trainings. 
 
No need to register. Drop in for first come, first served help.

Meet in person with one of our staff members who can help you get started with your job search, create a resume or cover letter, research career paths as well as refer you to helpful community organizations. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Meet in person with one of our staff members who can help you get started with your job search, create a resume or cover letter, research career paths as well as refer you to helpful community organizations. 

Location: MCL at UofO 2800 NE Liberty St., Portland

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Meet Employment Representatives from the City of Portland to learn about available jobs and the hiring process. 
 
 
No need to register, drop in any time during the session to get information and have your questions answered. 

Meet in person with one of our staff members who can help you get started with your job search, create a resume or cover letter, research career paths as well as refer you to helpful community organizations. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Meet in person with one of our staff members who can help you get started with your job search, create a resume or cover letter, research career paths as well as refer you to helpful community organizations. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for one-on-one help. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Meet in person with one of our staff members who can help you get started with your job search, create a resume or cover letter, research career paths as well as refer you to helpful community organizations. 

Location: MCL at UofO 2800 NE Liberty St., Portland

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Do you need some help with your resume? Are you unsure about your choice of words? Struggling to describe your accomplishments? Come meet with an experienced volunteer for one-on-one help. If you have a paper copy of your resume, please bring it along. 

No registration required, drop in during the scheduled time for first come first served help. Sessions are generally 30 minutes.

Explore various techniques used by African/Black artists, while incorporating your own style!

 Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history. Enjoy a cooking demonstration using traditional foods and recipes created by African American women chefs from the mid-1800s through to today. 

Part 1 at Woodstock Library: Chef Edna Lewis inspired spiced shortbread, Chef Leah Chase inspired creole chicken soup and spiced African Red Bush tea. (2/18/24)

Part 2 at Troutdale Library: “Soul Charcuterie” with tasty bites like chow chow, deviled eggs, pickled peppers, candied pecans, black eyed peas hummus, cucumber salad, pickled okra. (2/27/24)

Feel free to bring any family cookbooks or recipes to show and tell!

Registration opens January 28th.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning stories about African history. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.

Got a work in progress collecting dust? Want to start a new project but need a little more guidance? Or maybe you just want to spend some time with crafty and creative people? Bring your projects and let’s work through them together. Light refreshments will be offered.