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Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning the richness of West African culture through song and dance. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. The whole audience gets involved in simple dance steps, call and response, greetings and phrases, and rhythm drumming.

This event is first come, first served.

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.

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.

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.

Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning the richness of West African culture through song and dance. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. The whole audience gets involved in simple dance steps, call and response, greetings and phrases, and rhythm drumming.

This event is first come, first served.

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.

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.

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

This is a two-part class with a two-week gap, on May 11 & May 25. Between classes, student creations will be fired in a kiln. Participants must attend both sessions. This class is for adults and older teens.

Registration opens April 27. 

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

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

This is a two-part class with a two-week gap, on May 11 & May 25. Between classes, student creations will be fired in a kiln. Participants must attend both sessions. This class is for adults and older teens.

Registration opens April 27. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.

Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.

We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow. 

This event is first come, first served.

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.

Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.

We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow. 

This event is first come, first served.

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.

Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.

We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow. 

This event is first come, first served.

Join us for a special afternoon with storytellers from Defiant Moments, the new anthology from Our Bold Voices. Our Bold Voices recognizes the importance of visibility and the power of storytelling in fostering meaningful conversations that support the necessary actions for rebuilding trust and addressing historical injustices with authenticity. The narratives from Defiant Voices aim to highlight acts of generational defiance and provide essential context to the ongoing struggles for inclusion and acceptance.

This event is first come, first served.