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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!   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How fun to do the crafts with buddies in library! Bring your own supplies or use what library provides to explore your creative side.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support. 

How fun to do the crafts with buddies in library! Bring your own supplies or use what library provides to explore your creative side.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support. 

How fun to do the crafts with buddies in library! Bring your own supplies or use what library provides to explore your creative side.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support. 

Start your Pride Month fun early with a family-friendly celebration in honor of LGBTQIA+ Families Day. We'll start the party with Rainbow Family Storytime and special guest Lady Berri Matthews. Afterwards, there will be face painting, crafts, a book giveaway, a scavenger hunt, and more! All are welcome. 

Teens and Tweens are invited to attend special craft afternoons at the library! All supplies are provided and it's free! For ages 9-18. 

Teens and Tweens are invited to attend special craft afternoons at the library! All supplies are provided and it's free! For ages 9-18. 

Are you a high school student unsure about what to pursue in college? Are you struggling with what to write for your college application? This workshop will provide you with the tools to craft your college essay! This will set you on the right path toward applying for your top school. Led by Andrew Petrillo, an ICF-certified coach, this engaging session will guide you through the process with clarity and direction.

This event is first come, first served.

Are you a high school student unsure about what to pursue in college? Are you struggling with what to write for your college application? This workshop will provide you with the tools to craft your college essay! This will set you on the right path toward applying for your top school. Led by Andrew Petrillo, an ICF-certified coach, this engaging session will guide you through the process with clarity and direction.

This event is first come, first served.

Are you a high school student unsure about what to pursue in college? Are you struggling with what to write for your college application? This workshop will provide you with the tools to craft your college essay! This will set you on the right path toward applying for your top school. Led by Andrew Petrillo, an ICF-certified coach, this engaging session will guide you through the process with clarity and direction.

This event is first come, first served.

Create your own craft creations using perler beads from the Tween Action Team!

This event is first come, first served.

Join Indigenous staff members in making craft kits in honor of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives. The kits will include a variety of items that we will work on together such as making lanyards for protection whistles & keychain flashlights, and decorating red bandanas & medicine bags with paint pens.

This event will take place in Community Room 1A. Registration is required for this event (walk-ins accepted if supplies and space is available). Space limited to 20 attendees.