Chương trình & Lớp học

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.  

Aprende a hacer pasteles de boda de México, una galleta de almendras de Grecia y una galleta de mantequilla de Escocia con Chef Edurne. 

El cupo es limitado y es necesario inscribirse. La inscripción se abre el 3 de enero.

Learn to make Mexican wedding cakes, a Greek almond cookie and Scottish shortbread with Chef Edurne.

Space is limited, registration is required. Registration opens January 3.

Aprende a hacer Mandalas decorativas con hilos de colores tropicales en hermosas combinaciones para poner en la nevera o en cualquier superficie metálica. Todos los materiales serán suministrados en la clase.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

¡Haz que la escuela sea más divertida con lápices y bolígrafos personalizados! Addy te ayudará a crearlos y te proveerá los materiales necesarios. Este programa es apto para niños y familias. 

Make school more fun with personalized pens and pencils! Addy will guide you in crafting, all materials provided. This program is suitable for kids and families.

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. 

Learn about and discuss Afrofuturism with author and scholar Walidah Imarisha. Whenever we try to envision a world without war, without violence, without prisons, without capitalism, we are engaging in an exercise of speculative fiction. Walidah Imarisha will uncover the truths buried in the fantastical – and inject a healthy dose of the fantastical into our search for truth.

Join Urban Forestry to hear stories of Black community members and environmental projects in the Portland area, especially the Albina neighborhood. Following that, learn about current groups working to increase the Black community’s connection to nature within the city.

Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

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.

Professor David G. Lewis presents on Chemawa Indian Boarding School and its former superintendent Harwood Hall. During the course of his tenure, Hall used federal education as a way to assimilate Native students and destroy their cultural traditions for future generations. Ironically though, both Hall and his wife Rose, exploited Native art, culture and students as a way to elevate themselves socially.

What happens when the world tells you to stay quiet, but you play anyway?

RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal is a high-energy, kid-friendly program that introduces five legendary Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal music from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.

Check out DJs Omari Jazz, Bryson Mills and Auvie Sinclair, who will take you on a journey to the Black future in electronic music. 

Bring your crafts and friends and join us! Crafty Crew is a community of crafters who share a love of creating using a variety of mediums - knitting, crochet, beading, embroidery, collage, ceramics and more.

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.

 Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

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.

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime and manga. We meet the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss our favorite series, choose something to read or watch together, do some art, and eat snacks! 

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.