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Teens grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join teen librarian Chloë for an afternoon of creative exploration in the large conference room at Gresham. The Rockwood makerspace will be bringing a small collection of creative tools — make a vinyl sticker, sew a pillow, play with electronics. It’s your choice! What is STEAM? It stands for Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. STEAM programs for youth and teens provide a strong foundation for future success!

Teens grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join teen librarian Chloë for an afternoon of creative exploration in the large conference room at Gresham. The Rockwood makerspace will be bringing a small collection of creative tools — make a vinyl sticker, sew a pillow, play with electronics. It’s your choice! What is STEAM? It stands for Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. STEAM programs for youth and teens provide a strong foundation for future success!

Teens grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join teen librarian Chloë for an afternoon of creative exploration in the large conference room at Gresham. The Rockwood makerspace will be bringing a small collection of creative tools — make a vinyl sticker, sew a pillow, play with electronics. It’s your choice! What is STEAM? It stands for Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. STEAM programs for youth and teens provide a strong foundation for future success!

Teens grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join teen librarian Chloë for an afternoon of creative exploration in the large conference room at Gresham. The Rockwood makerspace will be bringing a small collection of creative tools — make a vinyl sticker, sew a pillow, play with electronics. It’s your choice! What is STEAM? It stands for Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. STEAM programs for youth and teens provide a strong foundation for future success!

Portland’s favorite clown is back with a storytime that is a culturally creative blend of picture books infused with sounds and activities for all.

Participation is encouraged, and all ages are welcome!

Kids will love this puppet show from Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses! The Ringmaster tries to have the greatest circus on the earth. But everything goes wrong, the elephants keep falling over, the lion is on the loose and the clowns run amuck. But the show must go on. They must find a way to renew and repeat the acts correctly. In the end they will find out how to recycle and save the circus.

Join Summer Reading for two special prize days at Holgate library. 

Why are these Summer Reading prize days special? 

More Activity Books
More Graphic Novels
More Coupons
Prizes, only available at Holgate Library
Special raffle, only available at Holgate Library during Special Prize Day hours
All items are subject to availability while supplies last.  

Join Summer Reading for two special prize days at Holgate library. 

Why are these Summer Reading prize days special? 

More Activity Books
More Graphic Novels
More Coupons
Prizes, only available at Holgate Library
Special raffle, only available at Holgate Library during Special Prize Day hours
All items are subject to availability while supplies last.  

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

Kính mời quý vị tham dự buổi trình diễn nhạc cụ dân tộc Việt Nam với nghệ sĩ David Dahl và Thanh Nga để cùng kỷ niệm tháng Di sản người Mỹ gốc châu Á, người bản địa quần đảo Hawaii và Thái Bình Dương. Quý vị sẽ có cơ hội thưởng thức cách bố trí mới của thư viện.

Come celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Vietnamese traditional musical instruments from David Dahl and Thanh Nga, and see the newly refreshed library. This program will be bilingual, in English and Vietnamese. All are welcome!

Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!

Learn how to keep your personal information safe and secure when you’re using a computer or smartphone. We will go over how to adjust settings on devices and how to be mindful while using the internet. Then we'll discuss common email and social media scams and schemes and some of the ways you can increase your protection from them. Computers will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your smartphone and/or other devices. 

If you have been wanting to learn how to use a computer but haven’t known where to begin, this is the class for you! You’ll learn about:

• Essential terms and symbols
• Using a mouse and other important tools
• The basics of using the internet
• Resources to continue your learning

Computers will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own laptop computer. 

ONLINE EVENT

Cultivating a healthy relationship with technology is essential in our fast-paced digital landscape. Digital well-being involves setting boundaries, fine-tuning app preferences, and adapting technology to support our wellness. By making practical adjustments, we can experience the benefits of deeper connections with our friends and family. 

In this class, we will explore the following:

• Delve into essential digital well-being principles
• Discover actionable techniques applicable at work, at home, and in school
• Access a list of resources to support your journey towards a balanced digital lifestyle

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ONLINE EVENT

Did you know that Multnomah County Library offers an extensive digital collection of e-books, comics, audiobooks, magazines, music, and more? Access and download the library on your mobile device.

In this class, we will explore the following:

• Effortlessly search for and borrow digital materials from Multnomah County Library 
• Download content on your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader
• Learn how to customize reading and audio settings

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ONLINE EVENT 

Do you want to avoid overflowing inboxes and constantly struggling to keep up with your calendar? This class will help you streamline and personalize email management and calendar organization.
We will explore the following:

• Study filters and rules to manage incoming messages efficiently in Gmail and Outlook
• Identify phishing scams and how to report them
• Learn tips for managing your calendar commitments

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ONLINE EVENT

AI is present in our daily lives, such as with maps and movie recommendations. Recent developments in AI can help us be productive and learn new skills. 

We will explore the following:

• Explore apps like ChatGPT and how they compare to traditional search engine results
• Learn the basics of getting started, benefits, and limitations
• Access educational resources on AI