Creative Learning: Glowforge Laser Cutter
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 April 29.
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.
Albina Music Club
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. Join quick sessions that provide insight and tips! Create and connect with fellow music lovers. Learn by doing with industry-standard software and hardware.
Gain practical experience with:
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。
CANCELED - Teen Study Night
This event has been canceled. For future events, please view the Multnomah County Library events page.
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?
Come join us for an Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn the empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees
Hózhó Náhásdlįį': Walking In Beauty
Join artist Lorne James for a participatory art initiative inspired by Navajo cultural beliefs of harmony, balance, and interconnections. This project invites you to create art flags that reflect your interpretation of "Walking in Beauty."
4D Recovery at Midland Library
Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:
- Peer Mentoring
- Treatment
- Housing
- Mental Health
- Family Support
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: 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 April 30.
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.
DJ Skills For Beginners
Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.
This event is first come, first served.
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®.
Video Game Club - For Teens
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.
Community Music Center Violin Lessons
Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.
Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.
Kids and Family Maker Time
Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.
Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.
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 April 30.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Video Game Club - For Teens
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.
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.
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.