Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an identity-supporting environment.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand - join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
CANCELLED - Family Storytime
This event has been cancelled, though a family playtime is taking place instead! Please refer to the Multnomah County Website to see additional details.
DIY Kwanzaa Kinara Craft
Join us at the Hillsdale Public Library for a Kwanzaa Craft. Using a small rectangular boxes, make your own beautiful Kinara Candle holder. Gather around a table to cut out and roll your patterned candles. Then choose from the beautiful motifs and African borders to decorate your Kinara. Learn the meaning of Kwanzaa and what each candle represents.
Lego Club
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
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.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
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 and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
Welcome, Winter! Family Crafts
Please join us at the Rockwood Library for a family fun craft program--creating greeting cards! December is a time for holidays and celebrations. Please join in the winter fun by making greeting cards along with winter sing-alongs. All supplies provided!
Hora de Cuentos
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.
La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.
Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime
Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.
Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.
Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.
Hora de Cuentos
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.
La asistencia es limitada y hay entradas gratuitas disponibles 15 minutos antes de la hora de cuentos.
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
一齐来阅读有趣的书籍,唱歌,童谣和活动,同时培养语言和读写能力。在家長陪同下,欢迎六岁以下儿童参加。
参加人数有限,先到先得。
由图书馆基金会赞助。
Tiny Tots
One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities.
Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Lego Club
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Tiny Tots Playtime (ages 1-2 years)
Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 1-2) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)
Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.
Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.