Activities for your 'read a classic' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Celebrating the brilliance of AANHPI directors and cast.
Celebrating the brilliance of AANHPI directors and cast.
Suggestions for your 'read a short story' activity, for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
If you like Bone Witch, Lord of the Rings and His Dark Materials then you might like this list.
Want to begin reading Manga, but don't know where to start? Here are some of my favorites ranging from romance-comedy to action and horror. List created by Elle Budd.
Laolao's Dumplings Author Visit and Craft
Join Oregon Book Award-winning author Dane Liu for the release of her new picture book Laolao’s Dumplings, which Publishers Weekly called a “moving tale of intergenerational and community bonds” in a starred review. Dane will read aloud, answer your questions, and together we will make our wishes for the new year and wrap them into dumpling ornaments. For ages 4-9. Each family will receive a free copy of Laolao's Dumplings. Free tickets available 30 minutes in advance.
These comics, graphic novels and manga for teens in grades 6-12 feature gender diverse, trans, gay, lesbian, queer, LGBTQIA++ characters.
We asked library staff who read a lot of manga to share their favorite series.
Who lived in my house? Getting started
If you’re interested in your house’s history, you can find past residents of many Portland-area houses in two ways:
Look in old city directories (which are similar to phone books)
Search for the house’s address in digital newspaper archives
To get started, gather some basic facts about your house and your neighborhood. This will help you plan your research.
When ordinary moments are illuminated we see ourselves as everyday superheroes. Graphic novels about everyday life.
If you like the graphic novel Hooky, try these next! These graphic novels have more tweens at magic schools or learning magic from their Kids and family.
Read with PRIDE: LGBTQIA2S+ voices and authors
Stories help us understand ourselves and empathize with others. Explore these lists featuring authors and characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, Two-spirit and more.
Toddler Drive-In
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) decorate cardboard cars, eat snacks, and watch short movie adaptations of children’s picture books.
New York Times Historical
Read the full-text of every page of the New York Times, cover to cover, in downloadable PDF format. Find articles on national and international affairs, businesses, sports, New York regional news, regular columns, biographical stories, and reports on science, medicine, the arts, and more.
Rose City Reads
Store hours are 11am - 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Operated by the Friends of the Library.
Water and Swimming Safety for Kids
A pediatric health educator from the child injury prevention team at Randall Childrens Hospital will present a fun lesson to teach children about water safety and swimming, using a read-aloud, song, and activity book.
Water and Swimming Safety for Kids
A pediatric health educator from the child injury prevention team at Randall Childrens Hospital will present a fun lesson to teach children about water safety and swimming, using a read-aloud, song, and activity book.
Water and Swimming Safety for Kids
A pediatric health educator from the child injury prevention team at Randall Childrens Hospital will present a fun lesson to teach children about water safety and swimming, using a read-aloud, song, and activity book.