Chương trình & Lớp học

Overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources, and online media? Distinguish truth from fiction using real-world examples. Become your own "fact checker" and distinguish truth from falsehood in social media posts, propaganda, language / terminology, deepfakes and other sources. Learn how to read surveys and poll questions, economic data, graphs, and charts, as well as how to find good information!

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®.

Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards. 

Aprendan a preparar un modelo 3D pre diseñado para imprimirlo usando la impresora Bambu X1 Carbon de la biblioteca. Después experimenten con el modelado 3D. Se proveerán todos los materiales.

El espacio es limitado y es necesario inscribirse. La inscripción se abre el 23 de febrero.

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.   

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome! Please bring your own supplies.

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.

Crocheted granny squares have a long history and can be used to make many things. In this class you will learn how to make a basic granny square. Project ideas for using these and where to find other patterns will be shared too. 

Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Invitamos a los adolescentes a crear y explorar diferentes medios artísticos.Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Se proveerán materiales y refrigerios pero siéntete en la libertad de traer tus propios materiales y también los trabajos que ya hayas empezado o que estén en proceso.

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®.

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!

This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.

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 February 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.

Use library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation! Whether you come for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome here! Play, demo equipment, and ask questions to our knowledgeable staff. Get answers about creating music at the library!

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! All ages and abilities welcome.

This free event welcomes musicians, poets, comedians, dancers and creatives of all ages, styles, and skill levels. The evening kicks off with a performance by a local artist, followed by an open mic for individuals and bands to showcase their talents. The evening concludes with a jam session where all participants are invited to come together and create  collaboratively. Come to take the stage, or just sit back and enjoy the show!

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 February 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

[Albina only] Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it! Sistahs4Life brings soulful line dancing all over the Portland metro area. his class is intended for those who have some experience with line dancing and are ready for more complex and faster steps.

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens February 25.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.