Colors of Our Community: Drop-In Art Studio
Celebrate the East County Library’s grand opening with a drop-in style art room for all ages with The Lamb Art Studio. Up to 20–30 participants can join at a time, with 200 total projects available. Activities range from 15-minute crafts to 1-hour projects. These include stencils, people of different cultures and flags representing Gresham’s diversity. There's also wooden animal painting!
Mariachi Viva México
Enjoy traditional mariachi --"Musica Mexicana." Enjoy the beautiful and enchanting rhythms and voices as the doors to the East County Library open to the public at 10AM. They will also be playing at the beginning of the ribbon cutting ceremony, which takes place from 9-10am on the North Plaza near the MAX station.
A/V Studio: Video Demonstration
Cyc Wall Fun! Stop by, strike a pose and discover what our new creative space has to offer. Learn more about the video, photography and creative tools available to you in our brand-new Multimedia Room!
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
Creative Learning Room Open House
Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people! Creative Learning staff and volunteers will be present to help you with STEAM based crafts and activities. Some of the creative learning equipment will be unavailable for use during this time.
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
Flor al Estilo Origami de 5 Pétalos / Flower Origami
Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructora Daisy. La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8 años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un adulto. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. ¡Los esperamos!
Learn how to make simple but pretty paper origami flowers! Daisy Vasquez will show you how to customize your flowers to make them personal with a few extra materials.
Central Library Tour
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.
Paletas Mexicanas para familias
Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y una de agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía.
¡El espacio es limitado! Es preferido registrarse pero no requerido. La inscripción se abre 25 de abril.
A/V Studio: DJ Jumbo
DJ Jumbo is a music producer, DJ, and emcee originally from North East Portland, Oregon. He is a member of the iconic Portland hip-hop group, Lifesavas.
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
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.
A/V Studio: Percussion Jam for All Ages
Join us for a laid-back community percussion jam! This casual get-together is open to everyone, whether you've been playing for years or just want to make some noise. Families and kids are welcome, no musical experience needed. A variety of drums and hand percussion instruments will be available for everyone to use! If you have a favorite drum or shaker at home, feel free to bring it along!
Buraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women
This event has been canceled. The next date for Buraanbur is June 6.
Switch Tournament with PDX Gaymers
It’s a tournament! Get your game on with Nintendo Switch at the library. Led by gaming experts from PDX Gaymers.
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
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.
Indigenous Hoop Dance with Cooper Nez (Diné)
Watch a Hoop Dance performance, join an interactive demonstration and learn about the cultural storytelling of Hoop Dance!
Cooper Nez represents the next generation of Indigenous hoop dancers. Cooper Nez is Irish and Diné (Kinłichii’nii, born for the Redhouse clan).
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
Hip Hop Soulsation: Dance Performance
Join Hip Hop Soulsation Academy as they bring an upbeat edgy interactive performance the whole family can enjoy.
AANHPI: J Chen Project's AAPI Heroes
Join us for an inspiring performance from the J Chen Project, a dance company based in New York City.
A/V Studio: Acid Wash Recording Session
Acid Wash is an electronic/experimental music act based in Portland, Oregon. They're known for live beat sets and performances. They have made appearances at venues like A Beat Happening in October 2025. They are part of the Portland electronic, experimental, and alternative music scene.
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
Okaidja Afroso
Join Makola Performing Arts, led by Okaidja Afroso, for an hour of joyful song and dance! Okaidja brings joy, resilience, and belonging to community spaces through circle-based learning. Acclaimed singer, percussionist, guitarist and dancer Okaidja Afroso creates modern African music. He “is an artist with staying power” (Afropop Worldwide).
Creative Learning Room Open House
Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people! Creative Learning staff and volunteers will be present to help you with STEAM based crafts and activities. Some of the creative learning equipment will be unavailable for use during this time.
East County Library opening weekend celebration programming made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation.
Shatter the Silence: Music, Comics and Finding Your Voice
Join guitarist and comic creator Brian “The Guitar Sensei” Parham as they share the origin story of The Nullsong Chronicles! Learn about a new world where music is outlawed and young musicians must fight back with sound. Listen to original metal music, view comic pages and explore how creativity can challenge silence and oppression. Experience how music, storytelling and imagination can help people find their voice.