活动与课程

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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.

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.

This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 6, will enjoy this joyful and supportive drag event with local celebrity, Lady Berri. 

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.
 

This Family Pride Story Hour is a queer-led and LGBTQ+-themed story and dance party where LGBTQ+ families can share and connect in community. Parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 6, will enjoy this joyful and supportive drag event with local celebrity, Poison Waters.

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.
 

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.

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, 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. 

¡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.

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.

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.

¡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.

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 available on a first come, first served basis.

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.  

In April 2026, join us from 12 to 2 pm Thursdays through Sundays to hear performances from some incredible local artists. Learn more about the performers here!

Music on the Steps is made possible in part by gifts to The Library Foundation.

Join an author reading and craft to make calendar pages for Arab American Heritage Month! Just like in "Arab Arab All Year Long" by Cathy Camper, celebrate each month with an activity to honor family and culture. Join the author for a Q & A and book signing after the program!