Felt a Spiky Friend for Spring for Teens and Tweens
Make your own adorable plantie friends with LeBrie Rich of PenFelt Studio. Learn how to felt and take your new little spring friend home with you! This program is intended for teens.
Decorate Cookies with Fondant // Decora galletas con fondant
¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a decorar galletas de temporada con fondant! Te enseñará paso a paso cómo crear tus propias galletas hermosas. El número de plazas es limitado y es necesario inscribirse - la inscripción abre el 8 de marzo a las 9 de la mañana.
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®.
Mahjong at the Library
Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards.
Creative Learning: Intro to Laser Cutting with the Glowforge
Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens March 16.
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.
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome! Please bring your own supplies.
K-12 Virtual Tutoring / Tutoría Virtual
Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies.
We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.
The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.
Teen Game Night
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our game night the first Tuesday of every month! We'll play video games and board games, talk about games, and eat snacks.
Teen Council
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Queer Youth Club
A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.
Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.
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 March 17.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Celebrar la cultura mexicana: Pintar ajolotes de arcilla
Únase a un programa bilingüe presentado por Corazón Utilitary Handcraft. Podrá pintar ajolotes de arcilla hechas a mano y conocer las artes mexicanas y su influencia en las culturas latinas. Reúnase con la comunidad para celebrar el rol del arte como práctica terapéutica.
¡El espacio es limitado! Inscripción requerida. Por favor, inscriba a todas las personas de su grupo que deseen crear un azulejo.
Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters
Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! All ages and abilities welcome.
Family Maker Time
Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided. Registration opens three weeks in advance.
What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.
Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing -- Beginners!
Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it! Sistahs4Life brings soulful line dancing all over the Portland metro area. This class is suited for beginners and still fun for those with more experience.
Creative Learning: Laser Cut a Magnet with a Glowforge
Design, cut, and decorate a custom magnet using a laser cutter and other art supplies. All materials will provided.
To attend this program, you need to have basic computer skills and know how to use a computer with a mouse. Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on March 18.
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.
Goblins, Robots and Truth: RPGs for Teens
If you are interested in exploring the world of Role Playing Games (RPGs), come to a “one-shot” session to learn and have fun with ALife! A one-shot is a roleplaying game session designed to offer an engaging play experience and tell a satisfying story within a single sitting.
Intended for a teen audience. Registration opens on March 18.
Albina Music Club
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. Join quick sessions that provide insight and tips! Create and connect with fellow music lovers. Learn by doing with industry-standard software and hardware.
Gain practical experience with: