Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 24.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.
Creative Learning: Bambu 3D Printer
Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 24.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
Portland Puzzlers
Join fellow puzzlers to tackle 1000-piece challenges! These pieces feature everything from surreal art to suspiciously smug-looking cats. Someone always misplaces a corner piece...until it magically reappears, that is. No rules, no pressure, and absolutely no gluing allowed.
This event is for patrons 16 years and older.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
Craft Your College Essay
Join this class to learn about writing an essay that will help get you into college. We'll review the latest common application of 2025-26. Come ready to pick a prompt, brainstorm up ideas, and start writing. Instructor Alex Gordin is a licensed PPS instructor with loads of writing experience to share.
Register today! Walk-ins welcome.
非物质文化遗产系列 - 新科技纸雕
纸雕,起源于中国汉代,为中国最古老的民间艺术之一;是以纸为创作素材,刻刀与剪刀为工具,经过画、雕刻、剪裁等一系列工序,做出具有美感的手工艺技术。
科技日新月异,我们将一起透过新式的自动切割机器,切割出我们想要的图案,再动手进行加工,转贴、转印至其他物件表面。
先到先得。
本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构,透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作,致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新,以及影响力。
Personal Safety Workshop presented by City of Portland
Have concerns about your personal safety at home or in the community? Have a youth headed to college this fall? A teen beginning high school? A tween staying home by themselves for the first time?
Learn empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees
Showers and Hygiene Resources
Cultivate Initiatives will be in the Midland parking lot offering free hot showers and other resources, including (while supplies last) clothing and hygiene products.
No registration required.
Creative Learning: Laser engrave a phone stand
Decorate and engrave a custom wooden phone stand using a Glowforge laser cutter. All materials will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on January 1.
To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
CANCELED - Read to the Dogs
This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.
Community Music Center Violin Drop-ins
Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore these instruments in 20-minute sessions with guidance from a dedicated instructor.
To register for a date and time slot, please call (503) 988-5123 or sign up at Kenton's Welcome Desk.
Intro to Beatmaking: Using Ableton Live
Learn the very basics of making beats on the computer and creating your very own songs. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcomed to attend this fun and creative class. All equipment will be provided by Multnomah County Library.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help
Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.
Teen Council
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Teen Council
Join us in the Teen Space for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people in this teen-focused creative space. Makerspace staff and volunteers will teach you how to use our tech equipment to design things and express yourself. Project examples include 3D printers, craft cutters, sewing machines, custom t shirts and tote bags, tons of art supplies for painting, jewelry making, and more.
Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Learn to play the guitar or ukulele in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore these instruments in 20-minute sessions with guidance from a dedicated instructor.
To register for a date and time slot, please call (503) 988-5123 or sign up at Midland's Welcome Desk.