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Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

Petals and Thorns Poetry Workshop: Anatomy of a Poem, is a workshop that was created for novice and seasoned writers and poets who are interested in exploring the craft of poetry. No need to have been an English major or a paid author, to declare yourself a poet! Come be in community, get those thoughts out and share your love of expression! During the workshop, participants will take a deeper look at literary devices/tools and artistic choices used to craft poetry. Participants will be given time to begin their own poem, using topics discussed in class as writing prompts.

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

Petals and Thorns Poetry Workshop: Anatomy of a Poem, is a workshop that was created for novice and seasoned writers and poets who are interested in exploring the craft of poetry. Come be in community, get those thoughts out and share your love of expression! During the workshop, participants will take a deeper look at literary devices/tools and artistic choices used to craft poetry. Participants will be given time to begin their own poem, using topics discussed in class as writing prompts.

Didn't make it to "Poetry for Teens: Part 1"? Don't worry! The workshops can be enjoyed individually. 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.

Stretch your creative muscles as you design and create jewelry for yourself or loved ones.

High-quality materials, techniques for tool usage, and design strategies will be covered. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for beginners, but all experience levels are welcome.

Make your garden even more beautiful by creating handmade garden ornaments. Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to use hammers, anvils and other tools to create these decorative pieces. 

Create your own plant box for spring flowers or personal items using wooden craft sticks. Then decorate it with animals, flowers and more.

Create a beautiful hand-sewn book, perfect for a journal, poetry or sketches. Join artist Kathy Karbo to work with beautiful papers and threads; gain experience with books arts tools and embellish your book with found objects and trinkets and treasures.

Explore and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks, including animal skulls, insect specimens, plant materials and other natural materials. Work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor on high-quality printmaking paper. This activity is open to any skill level.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Learn to make Mexican wedding cakes, a Greek almond cookie and Scottish shortbread.

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

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

Attendance is limited to first come, first served. 

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Listen to classical, popular and world music for string trio with violinist Siying Ge, violist Deborah Shuster, and cellist Quinn Liu.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Aprendan a hacer crepas de manera sencilla, con ideas de varios rellenos dulces y saladas. Se dará una demostración de crepa dulce.

Watch a demonstration and learn how to make fresh French crepes with sweet filling.

Learn to make origami flowers, butterflies and other spring-themed characters. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional form!