Talk Tech Together: Strategies for Digital Empowerment
Celebrate National Digital Inclusion Week at Multnomah County Library!
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 September 16.
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.
Read to the Dogs
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.
Making Music with Ableton
Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Mix samples, use MIDI instruments, and find effects to shape your own sound.
Novices or experienced producers are all welcome to learn in this creative session. Gain valuable insights and techniques for enhancing your music production skills. Bring your musical ideas to life!
Teen Gaming Club
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.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog, Tater Tot! The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Pa
Albina Music Club -
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!
What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.
Comics & Crafts Club for grades 6-8
Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.
非物质文化遗产系列 — 饮食文化
欢迎加入我们的轻松料理活动。民以食为天,饮食是中华文化重要的一环。
让我们一起动手,烹煮简单的料理或养生甜品,体验中华饮食文化丰富的色香味。
Audio Production Drop In with EXT.606
Pull up and join recording studio EXT.606 at the East County Library as we explore making beats, sample chopping, and music creation.
All of the tools to create are provided. Bring a project to work on, or come to learn how to get started.
Beginners and experienced musicians are welcome to learn, create, and connect. We can't wait to make music with you!
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 September 17.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Level UP Lounge
The ultimate after-school hangout for teens and pre-teens (ages 13-17)! Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, quiet study zones, and all the video games you could want. It's the perfect spot to meet new people, try cool stuff, and de-stress after school.
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.
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.
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.
Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.
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 September 17.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
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.
Make Me! With Yarn
Come learn how to make something new! Twice a month you can learn a new skill with library staff. Other Thursdays in the month are open labs to continue working on your projects.
This month, we'll start exploring things you can do with yarn! We'll be making crocheted baskets October 1st, i-cord headbands on October 15th and a bonus Halloween project October 29th.