Chương trình & Lớp học

Come play chess at Hillsdale Library with friends and neighbors. All experience levels are welcome! A facilitator will be onsite to help with rules, tips, or competition. 

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.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Imagine a world that celebrates queer identities - join this queer youth writing workshop and express yourself! Let your creativity shine with Our Bold Voices who bring fun writing prompts to spark your imagination. Find a safe and friendly environment here at the library. Feel free to be yourself, explore your thoughts, and connect with others who understand and value your story.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

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

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®.

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!  

Join us for a 45 minutes walking tour through the building.  No registration required. 

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.

¡Únete a Nanci Carrera, de Rubiela's Jelly, para aprender a crear maravillosos diseños de pasteles de gelatina! Al finalizar, tendrás los conocimientos y algunas de las herramientas necesarias para hacerlos en casa.

Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripción previa. La inscripción se abre el 21 de marzo a las 9 am.

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. 

Make your own adorable plantie friends with LeBrie Rich of PenFelt Studio. Learn how to felt and take your new little spring friend home with you! This program is intended for teens.

¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a decorar galletas de temporada con fondant! Te enseñará paso a paso cómo crear tus propias galletas hermosas. El número de plazas es limitado y es necesario inscribirse - la inscripción abre el 8 de marzo a las 9 de la mañana. 

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. 

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens March 16.

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.

Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our game night the first Tuesday of every month! We'll play video games and board games, talk about games, and eat snacks.

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.

The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.

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!