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.
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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
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.
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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Music and Dance
Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers. 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.
Kids Junk Orchestra's Rhythm & Motion Class
Kids will love making noise with Kids Junk Orchestra! Through the use of non-conventional items such as buckets and recycled items, youth learn how to create various sounds and rhythms. This class focuses on group cooperation, basic rhythm drumming skills, team building, specialized drumming instruction and a safe environment to perform musically.
This event is first come, first served.
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.
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.
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®.
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.
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.
Music and Dance / Música y Baile Storytime
Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
¡Los invitamos a una media hora de diversión con música, baile y cuentos en inglés y español! Para familias con pequeños de 0 a 6 años. La asistencia es limitada y está disponible por orden de llegada.
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.
Black History Month: Rainbow Family Storytime + Guests!
This special Black History Month edition of Rainbow Storytime features Lady Berri and friends, sharing Black and queer joy with drag and overall fabulousness!
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.
Black Family Storytime
The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
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.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Comedia Para Los Niños / komedy 4 da kidz
Disfruta de comedia, malabarismo y magia con el espectáculo bilingüe de Angel Ocasio.
Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and magic.
This event is first come, first served.
Creature Teachers!
Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly, feathery and furry friends!
This event is first come first served.
Stories with Friends: Lifting Literacy
Featuring Portland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong and Multnomah County Library Executive Director Annie Lewis. Let's spend time with friends, reading and talking about fantastic books! For kids in kindergarten to second grade.
Black History Month: Black Tree Stories with Urban Forestry
Join Urban Forestry for a BIPOC-centered, story-time-like program with tree-themed story reading, songs, education, and tree-themed botanical art! Kids and adults are welcome to this tree-literacy winter experience!
Hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division.
