Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Hip-Hop A Performance and History
Join us for a special performance by Mic Crenshaw, Toni Hill, and their live band The True Originals. Be part of a discussion of Hip-Hop history and how it has influenced our lives and our culture. Maybe even come take the stage and rap a few bars.
Mic Crenshaw is a world-class Hip-Hop and spoken word artist who has toured extensively in Africa, the U.S and Europe. He has a deep knowledge of the history of Hip-Hop both nationally and locally.
This event is first come, first served.
Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.
Black Family Storytime
The African and African 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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Storytime
The African and African 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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Storytime
The African and African 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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Juneteenth: Black Superheroes Craft Fair
This Juneteenth we are celebrating freedom and the fight for justice with a Black Superheroes Craft Fair! Black Superheroes make the world a better place for everyone, so join us for a fun afternoon of crafting in your favorite superhero costume! In this Black Superheroes Craft Fair, we will have superhero button making and cape and mask decorating. Then try out the laser maze and take a picture at our superhero photobooth!
Black Family Storytime: Hello Sunshine!
Join us for a magical Black Family Storytime that celebrates African and African American heritage and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, 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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Storytime: Juneteenth
The African and African 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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Cosplay Armsock Crafting with Black Bettie & Azimedes
Calling all Teens in grades 6-12! Want to level up your costume with fake tattoos or body paint, but don't want to get messy? Join us for a crafty afternoon to make your own cosplay arm sock. This workshop is presented by our friends Black Bettie Cosplay and Azimedes Cosplay, who have loads of experience in crafting their own costumes using fabrics, stenciling, heat transfer vinyl, and all sorts of other DIY fun.
Registration opens June 4th.
Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Juneteenth at Midland
Join us for a Juneteenth celebration at Midland Library! The theme of the day will be plants, nature, and Black liberation.
Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry will take the whole family on a journey into our urban forest. Celebrate our roots and how greatly we have grown together. Come sing, read, and create art inspired by Black freedom and beautiful trees!
Afterwards, we'll be planting seeds and learning about plant growth with Black Futures Farm. While planting, we'll discuss Black agriculture, liberation, and the history of Juneteenth. For adults and teens.
Black Family Storytime: Hip-Hop Summer Jam!
Celebrate African and African American culture, heritage and joy with an indoor summer jam full of music and fun! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will enjoy books and stories, songs, a craft and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment.
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.
Black Family Storytime: Hip-Hop Summer Jam!
Celebrate African and African American culture, heritage and joy with an indoor summer jam full of music and fun! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will enjoy books and stories, songs, a craft and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment.
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.
Black Family Storytime: Hip-Hop Summer Jam!
Celebrate African and African American culture, heritage and joy with an indoor summer jam full of music and fun! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will enjoy books and stories, songs, a craft and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment.
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.
Juneteenth at North Portland
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at North Portland!
Facepainting starts at 4:30, before the event.
Kids Junk Orchestra will take you on a musical journey at 5:30. Fun for all ages!
At 6:30, Oregon Black Pioneers will share an all-new presentation on Black Cowboys and Black Ranchers. (For adults and teens.)
Juneteenth at North Portland
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at North Portland!
Facepainting starts at 4:30, before the event.
Kids Junk Orchestra will take you on a musical journey at 5:30. Fun for all ages!
At 6:30, Oregon Black Pioneers will share an all-new presentation on Black Cowboys and Black Ranchers. (For adults and teens.)
Vanport: A Community on The Move
Join the historians from Oregon Black Pioneers to learn about the community of Vanport, a city that build the ships for World War II. Once the second-largest city in Oregon with a thriving Black community, it was washed away in the Memorial Day flood of 1948.
Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.
Stitched Resistance Reception: A Collins Gallery Event
Celebrate the opening of Stitched Resistance & Unbound Voices with us! This special event will feature a speaker discussing the show’s themes, and we invite all guild artists to share their process and the stories behind their quilts. Come connect, explore the exhibition, and be part of this powerful conversation on craft, activism, and history.
#StitchedResistance #UnboundVoices #QuiltingAsActivism #TheKnowledgeQuilt
Creative Learning: Make Your Own Horns, Ears, and Tails
Calling all Teens in grades 6-12! Do you like to cosplay or have interest in costume design? Join us for a crafty afternoon to make your own horns, ears, or tails. This workshop is presented by our friends Black Bettie Cosplay & Azimedes Cosplay who have loads of experience in crafting their own costumes using fabrics, foams, 3D printing, and all sorts of other DIY fun.
Space is limited. Registration opens on August 2.
Rockwood Makerspace programming is made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Multnomah County Library’s innovative and groundbreaking work.
Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8
Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.
Teen Anime and Manga Club
View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, read manga, and eat snacks!
Teen Anime and Manga Club
View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, read manga, and eat snacks!
Teen Anime and Manga Club
View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, read manga, and eat snacks!