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Reading and Writing Solitude
2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Reading and Writing Solitude 2hr chairs can be in a circle Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A

Saturday, November 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Reading and Writing Solitude 2hr chairs can be in a circle Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A

Central Library

Central Large Community Room 1A

2hr chairs can be in a circle

Join a panel of scholars for a conversation about the place of solitude in our lives. What is solitude? How does it manifest itself? How is solitude related to writing and reading? We will discuss the book Solitude: Apocryphal Posts from Distant Archives by Djelal Kadir. 

Members of the panel include:

  • Djelal Kadir, Edwin Erle Sparks Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, Pennsylvania State University 
  • Hugo Moreno, Professor of Spanish, Lewis & Clark College  
  • Amy Baskin, Departments of English and History, Lewis & Clark College  
  • Elizabeth Drumm, Professor of Spanish and Humanities, Reed College 
  • Walter Englert, Professor of Classical Studies, Emeritus, Reed College 

This event will take place in Community Room 1A in Central Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 50+ | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Lectures | Arts |

TAGS: | Hugo Moreno |

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Hora de Cuentos
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
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Hora de Cuentos
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Gresham Library
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
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Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:30am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingual Book Babies
Thu, Dec 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: 45 mins (30 min setup / breakdown)
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
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Showers and Hygiene Resources
Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Midland Library
Recurring event: Thursdays 11-2pm MID parking lot
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Albina Library
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
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Memory Cafe
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Partner facilitated program for patrons dealing with dementia, Alzheimer's or memory loss and their families.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library
Tech Help in Spanish Set up: 15 min Take down: 15 min
English Class
Thu, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
Read to the Dogs
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Kids Creation Club
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Check for prog details - Contact: Laura Cook 3-4 pm (30 min setup / takedown) Max Audience: 46 Hillsdale Room A Recurring on Thursdays, 12/5 - 5/29 None on: 12/19, 1/2, 2/6, 3/27
Video Game Club - For Teens
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min breakdown)
Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
Read to the Dogs
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Community Music Center Violin Drop-ins
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Kenton Library
CMC Violin Drop-ins
Lego Club
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gregory Heights Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Torus English Class
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Free ESL Classes
Teen Council
Thu, Dec 11, 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
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!
Creative Learning: Maker Club - CL STEAM
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Duration: 1.5 hrs (1 hr setup / 30 min breakdown)
Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
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Book Babies
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
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Book Babies
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
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Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Cancelled
English Class
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Midland Library
Free ESL classes
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
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International Women’s Sewing Group
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
weekly series supported by Catholic Charities Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Blood Drive + Trip to Rome Giveaway!
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Midland Library
Duration: 6 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Event takes place in parking lot in Bloodmobile Bus by Bloodworks NW
Preschool Sensory Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
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Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
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Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
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Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Dec 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
English Class
Fri, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Preschool Sensory Storytime
Fri, Dec 12, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
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Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Fri, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1A
drop-in lessons
Read to the Dogs
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Teen / Tween Craft Club - CL STEAM
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
Staff-led program. Duration: 60 minutes Setup / Takedown: 30 mins
Lego Club
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Tween Council
Fri, Dec 12, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 90 minutes
Teen Council
Fri, Dec 12, 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 2A
Staff-led. 15 minute setup time/15 minute breakdown time.
Video Game Club - For Teens - CL STEAM
Fri, Dec 12, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Teen Space
staff-led
Lego Club / Club de Legos
Fri, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8
Fri, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
Grupo de estudio para adultos del INEA - (Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos)
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room B
Adult study group from INEA, in Spanish
Toddler Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
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Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Family Storytime with Playtime
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Duration: (30 min setup / breakdown)
Navajo String Games and Winter Stories
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
90 mins // 30 mins setup and takedown Supply some scissors -- 5 pair or more
Adult Maker Time
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two 60-minute sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
This event is full
Lego Club
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Jugando con Model Magic para toda la Familia - Playing with Model Magic for the Whole Family
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown) Setup: Tables and chairs for crafting Max Attendees: 18
Central Library Tour
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Duration: 1 hr (no setup required)
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Music and Dance
Sat, Dec 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
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Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
staff-led bilingual Vietnamese led program
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 13, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Black Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Resume Review Drop-in
Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Volunteer-led
Adult Maker Time
Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two 60-minute sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
This event is full
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library
Practice English or Spanish
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Edible Native American Plants of the Willamette Valley
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 2A
Duration: 2 hrs (1 hr setup / 30 min breakdown)
Cowabunga Chemistry with OMSI
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 1 hour per event, 2 events back to back with 15 min break between (1 hr setup / takedown) 10 audience member max Adult (staff person or parent) must be present.
This event is full
BUGS!
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Setup / Takedown: 30 mins Duration: 1 hr Setup: 2 6-foot tables, quiet space. Standard max audience: 20
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1F
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 13, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Citizenship Class - SOAR
Sat, Dec 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Citizenship class This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Nghệ Thuật Trưng Bày Hoa Tươi - Floral Art Workshop
Sat, Dec 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
Duration: 1.5 hrs Max Attendees: 20
Switch Tournament with PDX Gaymers
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / takedown) Max attendees: 18 CHANGE DATE FOR REGISTRATION OPENING BUT NOT THE TIME!
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Cowabunga Chemistry with OMSI
Sat, Dec 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 1 hour per event, 2 events back to back with 15 min break between (1 hr setup / takedown) 10 audience member max Adult (staff person or parent) must be present.
This event is full
Diseño Mola de Panamá - Panama Folk Art Mola
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Program length in minutes: 90 // 30 mins setup and takedown Maximum audience size: 30
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Noche de Loteria - lottery game night - staff led event
Sat, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
a traditional game where Latino families to come together and learn about the culture with new words and vocabulary. Limit: 20 attendees Registration: No, first come, first serve
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Sun, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Праздничная цветочная композиция к Новому году! - New Year Festive Floral arrangement
Sun, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Russian language floral arrangement class Program length in minutes: 120 Time required for setup: 15 Time required for teardown: 15 Maximum audience size: 25
This event is full
Citizenship Class - SOAR
Sun, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1B
Citizenship class This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Giờ Gia đình Vui chơi - Vietnamese Family Playtime
Sun, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
early childhood playtime hosted by Vietnamese KSA staff
Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program for kids in grades 2-3 and their parents, duration 60 minutes
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
Sun, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Transl: ST presented in Mandarin for ages 0-6 w/ adult. Attendance limited & free tickets are available 15 minutes b4 storytime/Attendance is limited & available on a first come, first served basis.
Family Yoga
Sun, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
30-45 mins / 30 min setup and takedown Max 25 people Tables and chairs out of the way, empty space
Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime
Sun, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Transl: 0-6 & parents in Russian. Books, songs, crafts, traditional games preserve Russian language and prepare your child for success in school. No registration but adult accompaniment is required.
Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
ESOL, GED, and basic literacy tutoring for adults
Tiny Tots
Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
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Book Babies
Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Family Storytime
Mon, Dec 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
New venue Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Transl: 0-6 & parents in Russian. Books, songs, crafts, traditional games preserve Russian language and prepare your child for success in school. No registration but adult accompaniment is required.
Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
90 min Chairs, tables
Seniors Creating Art
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
90 minutes
Tiny Tots
Mon, Dec 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
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Family Storytime
Mon, Dec 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
English Class
Mon, Dec 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
English Class
Mon, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Free ESL classes
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teen Crafternoon!
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
4-6pm at GSM Max Audience: 50
华语讲故事时间 - 粵語/英語 - Bilingual Cantonese / English storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
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Black Family Storytime Online - staff led
Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Online
led by BCLA, Storytime trained staffRegister
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Tue, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Book Babies
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group - Staff / volunteer -led
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Chairs in a circle
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Transl: ST presented in Mandarin for ages 0-6 w/ adult. Attendance limited & free tickets are available 15 minutes b4 storytime/Attendance is limited & available on a first come, first served basis.
Tween Council
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
Hot Soups for Teens / Sopas calientes para adolescentes
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / 15 min breakdown) Max Audience: 20
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
Tech Help in Spanish Set up: 15 min Take down: 15 min
Read to the Dogs
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8
Tue, Dec 16, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
Queer Youth Club
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Youth gay straight alliance This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Family Maker Time
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two one-hour sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
This event is full
Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1A
Volunteer-led program at MID
Resume Review Drop-in
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Volunteer led, in-person
Taller Creativo de Arte de Papel de Seda - Creative Tissue Paper Art Workshop
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
Program length in minutes: 120
Cakepops con Nanci / Cakepops with Nanci
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 mins setup / breakdown) primarily Spanish Max Audience: 10 **** Change registration date, not time ****
Grupo de estudio para adultos del INEA - (Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos)
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room B
Adult study group from INEA, in Spanish
Tutoring for Adults
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1B
ESOL, GED, and basic literacy tutoring for adults
Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
English Class
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Free ESL classes
Чешские украшения из теста - Czech Dough Ornaments
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 2A
Program length in minutes: 90 Maximum audience size: 25
Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 1A
Duration: either 1 hr or 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) // 1 hr for regular programs, 1.5 for signature events Requires extra large meeting room (HWD or larger)
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
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Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
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Native Family: Native Story Hour with Karen Kitchen
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A + 1B
IN PERSON EVENT! Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown)
Family Maker Time
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two one-hour sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
This event is full
Native Family: Native Story Hour Online with Karen Kitchen
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Virtual presenter led indigenous storytime for kids. Duration: 1 hour
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (15 min setup / breakdown)
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
普通话基础科技辅助 / Mandarin Tech Help Drop-In - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
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Resume Review Drop-in
Wed, Dec 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
Volunteer led, in-person
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Free Create with a Bambu 3D Printer - CL STEAM
Wed, Dec 17, 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2A
Duration: 3 hrs (1 hr setup / breakdown) Max Attendees: 5 CHANGE DATE NOT TIME FOR REGISTRATION!
This event is full
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Wed, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
LEGO Club
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Free Create with a Bambu 3D Printer - CL STEAM
Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2A
Duration: 3 hrs (1 hr setup / breakdown) Max Attendees: 5 CHANGE DATE NOT TIME FOR REGISTRATION!
This event is full
Read to the Dogs
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillsdale Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Cancelled
Black Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Read to the Dogs
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Imagination Builders: Create Your Own World with Joeanally G
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / takedown) Max Audience: 15 Ages: 3rd - 12th grade Tables and chairs in U shape; needs projector.
Tween Council
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 90 minutes
Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library
Staff-led program, duration: 60 minutes
English Class
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
非物质文化遗产系列 - 新科技纸雕 - CL STEAM; Chinese Intangible Culture program
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 2A
staff-led
English Class
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Free ESL classes
Cancelled
Resume Review Drop-in
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Gresham Library
Volunteer led, in-person
Personal Safety Workshop presented by City of Portland
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
90min or 2 hrs Classroom style
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Even War Has Rules: International Humanitarian Law - A partner program with the American Red Cross
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown) Classroom set up; Table for projector attached to presenter laptop Availability: Monday thru Friday in the Afternoon or Evening
Resume Review Drop-in
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Medium Community Room 1J
Volunteer led, in-person
Книжный клуб для детей - Russian reading club for kids
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Russian reading club for kids "Let's read together!"
Pajama Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Hora de Cuentos
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
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Family Storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:30am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingual Book Babies
Thu, Dec 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: 45 mins (30 min setup / breakdown)
Book Babies
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
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Showers and Hygiene Resources
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Midland Library
Recurring event: Thursdays 11-2pm MID parking lot
Tiny Tots
Thu, Dec 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Albina Library
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
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Galletas de Todas Partes del Mundo/Cookies Around the World
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Duration: 90 mins // 30 min setup / breakdown
This event is full
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gresham Library
Tech Help in Spanish Set up: 15 min Take down: 15 min
English Class
Thu, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Thu, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
Creative Learning: Intro to Laser Cutting with the Glowforge - CL STEAM
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
Duration: 2 hrs (1 hr setup / breakdown) Max Attendees: 8 **CHANGE REGISTRATION DATE BUT KEEP TIME SET TO 4AM**
Kids Creation Club
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Check for prog details - Contact: Laura Cook 3-4 pm (30 min setup / takedown) Max Audience: 46 Hillsdale Room A Recurring on Thursdays, 12/5 - 5/29 None on: 12/19, 1/2, 2/6, 3/27
Video Game Club - For Teens
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min breakdown)
Tween Council
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Staff-led program, duration: 90 minutes
Read to the Dogs
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Tamborin colorido - Colorful tambourines
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2A
Program length in minutes: 90 Maximum audience size: 15 Special needs: Performer requests tables and chairs be provided
Community Music Center Violin Drop-ins
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Kenton Library
CMC Violin Drop-ins
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gregory Heights Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Resume Review Drop-in
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Medium Community Room 2B
Volunteer led, in-person
Book Babies
Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Book Babies
Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Ages: Birth - 1y **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
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Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Duration: 45 min (30 min setup / breakdown)
English Class
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1B
Free ESL classes
Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
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International Women’s Sewing Group
Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
weekly series supported by Catholic Charities Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
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Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
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Tiny Tots
Fri, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Dec 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
English Class
Fri, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Preschool Sensory Storytime
Fri, Dec 19, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
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Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Fri, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1A
drop-in lessons
Lego Club
Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Read to the Dogs
Fri, Dec 19, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Pokemon Club
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Staff led Pokemon card game freeplay for kids and tweens This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed.
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Video Game Club - For Teens - CL STEAM
Fri, Dec 19, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Teen Space
staff-led
Queer Youth Club
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Youth gay straight alliance This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
Read to the Dogs
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Grupo de estudio para adultos del INEA - (Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos)
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room B
Adult study group from INEA, in Spanish
Toddler Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Lego Club
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Central Library Tour
Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Duration: 1 hr (no setup required)
Giờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
staff-led bilingual Vietnamese led program
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 20, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Rainbow Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
lgbtq+ family storytime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Black Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Welcome, Winter! Make Greeting Cards
Sat, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Switch Tournament with PDX Gaymers
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / takedown) Max attendees: 18 CHANGE DATE FOR REGISTRATION OPENING BUT NOT THE TIME!
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library
Practice English or Spanish
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Mini Worlds for Kids with Tinker Camp
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Duration: 3 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Max attendees: 18 Needs: electrical outlets, 6+ tables with seating, access to recycling. CHANGE REGISTRATION OPENING DATE BUT NOT THE TIME!!
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gregory Heights Library
Practice English or Spanish
Teen Gaming Club
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Teen Space
Staff-led program
BUGS!
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Setup / Takedown: 30 mins Setup: 2 6-foot tables, quiet space. Standard max audience: 20
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1F
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Помощь в работе с электронными устройствами / Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
One-on-one appointment with a Russian speaking Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teens: Create Your Own Bath Bombs - CL Makerspace teen workshop
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: 2 hrs (plus 1 hr setup / 30 min breakdown)
Lego Club - Extended Edition!
Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Citizenship Class - SOAR
Sat, Dec 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Citizenship class This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Scales, Claws, and Expanding Jaws with OMSI
Sat, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hour per event, 2 events back to back with 15 min break between (1 hr setup / takedown) Max size: 10 Recommended audience: Kids K-8 Adult (staff person or parent) must be present.
This event is full
Kids Junk Orchestra's Rhythm & Motion Class
Sat, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hr (can be shorter depending on audience) (30 min setup / breakdown) Will bring some Kids Junk Orchestra members No limit to audience size. LOUD PERFORMANCE! Provide ear protection.
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Scales, Claws, and Expanding Jaws with OMSI
Sat, Dec 20, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Fairview-Columbia Library - Fairview-Columbia Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hour per event, 2 events back to back with 15 min break between (1 hr setup / takedown) Max size: 10 Recommended audience: Kids K-8 Adult (staff person or parent) must be present.
Black Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1C
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Sun, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 21, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Citizenship Class - SOAR
Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1B
Citizenship class This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Giờ Gia đình Vui chơi - Vietnamese Family Playtime
Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
early childhood playtime hosted by Vietnamese KSA staff
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
Sun, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Transl: ST presented in Mandarin for ages 0-6 w/ adult. Attendance limited & free tickets are available 15 minutes b4 storytime/Attendance is limited & available on a first come, first served basis.
Read to the Dogs
Sun, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Программа «Играй вместе с нами!» - Russian Playtime
Sun, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Russian Playtime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Программа «Играй вместе с нами!» - Russian Playtime
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Russian Playtime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
Seniors Creating Art
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
90 minutes
Goodwill English Class Level 5
Mon, Dec 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes - Level 5
Slime Trails: Felted Peppermint Snails with LeBrie
Mon, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
30 min setup / takedown 2 hours
Goodwill English Class
Mon, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Free ESL classes
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teen Crafternoon!
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
4-6pm at GSM Max Audience: 50
CareOregon at Midland Library
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Midland Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / takedown)
Cancelled
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
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Cancelled
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Book Babies Playtime
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library
alternative to Book Babies Storytime during staff hiatus
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group - Staff / volunteer -led
Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Chairs in a circle
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
Teen Anime Club
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club! We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss our favorite series, watch anime and eat snacks!
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
Tech Help in Spanish Set up: 15 min Take down: 15 min
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Cancelled
Teen Council
Tue, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Gresham Library
Staff-led. 15 minute setup time/15 minute breakdown time.
Goodwill English Class
Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Free ESL classes
Cancelled
Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 23, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Albina Library
Duration: either 1 hr or 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) // 1 hr for regular programs, 1.5 for signature events Requires extra large meeting room (HWD or larger)
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Fri, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood Library
Duration: 45 min (30 min setup / breakdown)
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
International Women’s Sewing Group
Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
weekly series supported by Catholic Charities Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Read to the Dogs
Fri, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Nintendo Switch
Fri, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
N/a
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Cancelled
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Free ESL classes
Lego Club
Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Central Library Tour
Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Library
Duration: 1 hr (no setup required)
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library
Practice English or Spanish
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Kwanzaa Drum Program
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown) Requirements: ? Max Size: 30
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1F
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Помощь в работе с электронными устройствами / Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
One-on-one appointment with a Russian speaking Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Câu lạc bộ Giao lưu cho người Cao niên - Vietnamese Senior Social Club
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1A + 1B
staff & volunteer-led monthly series at MID (Trang Oliver)
Family Maker Time
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two one-hour sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
Family Maker Time
Sat, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two one-hour sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish - Spanish Playtime
Sat, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Intended Audience is birth - 6 years old.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Last Sunday Crafting Club
Sun, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Max audience 10, First Come First Served
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Sun, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ Gia đình Vui chơi - Vietnamese Family Playtime
Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
early childhood playtime hosted by Vietnamese KSA staff
Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime
Sun, Dec 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Transl: 0-6 & parents in Russian. Books, songs, crafts, traditional games preserve Russian language and prepare your child for success in school. No registration but adult accompaniment is required.
Goodwill English Class Level 5
Mon, Dec 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes - Level 5
Open Craft Event hosted by the Crafty Crew
Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
volunteer-led crafting circle
Goodwill English Class
Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Free ESL classes
Cancelled
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teen Crafternoon!
Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
4-6pm at GSM Max Audience: 50
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Book Babies Playtime
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library
alternative to Book Babies Storytime during staff hiatus
A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group - Staff / volunteer -led
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Chairs in a circle
Adult Craft Night
Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Max Audience: 15
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairview-Columbia Library
Tech Help in Spanish Set up: 15 min Take down: 15 min
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Adult Maker Time
Tue, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two 60-minute sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 4:00am
Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters
Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1A
Volunteer-led program at MID
Goodwill English Class
Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Free ESL classes
Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing
Tue, Dec 30, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 1A
Duration: either 1 hr or 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) // 1 hr for regular programs, 1.5 for signature events Requires extra large meeting room (HWD or larger)
Native Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Native staff-led program
Adult Maker Time
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Duration: two 60-minute sessions with a 30-minute room reset between (30 min setup / breakdown)
Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 4:00am
Ayuda Tecnológica / Spanish Tech Help Drop-in
Wed, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (15 min setup / breakdown)
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1A
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
普通话基础科技辅助 / Mandarin Tech Help Drop-In - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
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Resume Review Drop-in
Wed, Dec 31, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
Volunteer led, in-person
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Wed, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Troutdale Library - Troutdale Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Teen drop-in: Get creative at the makerspace!
Wed, Dec 31, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Makerspace
Makerspace drop-in for teens. No registration is required.
Cancelled
Black Family Storytime
Wed, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Cancelled
Read to the Dogs
Wed, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Cancelled
Family Storytime
Fri, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood Library
Duration: 45 min (30 min setup / breakdown)
Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)
Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
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Goodwill English Class
Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1F
Free ESL classes
International Women’s Sewing Group
Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1E
weekly series supported by Catholic Charities Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Jan 02, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Fri, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1F
Duration: 2.25 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Pokemon Club
Fri, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Staff led Pokemon card game freeplay for kids and tweens This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed.
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Free ESL classes
Tween Gaming Club - Staff-led, teen-inspired
Fri, Jan 02, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
Staff-led program
Teen Council
Fri, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
Staff-led. 15 minute setup time/15 minute breakdown time.
Goodwill English Class
Fri, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes
Read to the Dogs
Fri, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Library
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Central Library Tour
Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Central Library
Visit the refreshed Central Library! Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!
Lego Club
Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Staff-led program. Duration can vary by location, usually 60-90 minutes
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gregory Heights Library - Gregory Heights Large Community Room
Practice English or Spanish
Teen Gaming Club
Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Teen Space
Staff-led program
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library - Midland Large Community Room 1B
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
Vietnamese Tech Help Drop In
Помощь в работе с электронными устройствами / Tech Help - An Adult Learning Service
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midland Library
One-on-one appointment with a Russian speaking Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Sweet Crepes for Teens
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Capitol Hill Library - Capitol Hill Large Community Room
1.5 hrs // 45 mins setup, 30 mins takedown
Registration opens Saturday, December 13 2025 at 4:00am
Cancelled
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Troutdale Library
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Writing with Pride: Writing Workshop for Queer Teens
Sat, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown) Max Participants: 20 Setup: Rows of tables and chairs Requirements: Whiteboard + markers, sound system + mic, stand, and aux.
Hora de Cuentos
Sat, Jan 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
General transl: interactive program for children 0-6 years old! Activities promote early literacy, reading books, singing, playing and doing crafts. Parents/ siblings/caregivers welcome. in Spanish.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Holgate Library
Duration: 2 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
基础科技辅助 / Chinese Tech Help Drop-In
Sun, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1B
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Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Jan 04, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Sun, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsdale Library
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
Business Plans 101
Sun, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
Staff led 90 minutes
Giờ Gia đình Vui chơi - Vietnamese Family Playtime
Sun, Jan 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
early childhood playtime hosted by Vietnamese KSA staff
Русский книжный клуб / Russian Book Group
Sun, Jan 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room B
Russian language book group for adults This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
古筝演奏 // Guzheng Music (Chinese Zither)
Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Central Collins Gallery - Performances
Duration: 1 hr(45 min setup / take down) Needs: Sound system and assistance moving instrument.
普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime
Sun, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Transl: ST presented in Mandarin for ages 0-6 w/ adult. Attendance limited & free tickets are available 15 minutes b4 storytime/Attendance is limited & available on a first come, first served basis.
Black Family Storytime
Sun, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hillsdale Library - Hillsdale Large Community Room A
for ages birth - 6 This field is for internal use only. **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served** Please include English translations if needed
Read to the Dogs
Sun, Jan 04, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Kenton Library - Kenton Large Community Room
Volunteer and staff-led program. Duration varies by location.
Программа «Играй вместе с нами!» - Russian Playtime
Sun, Jan 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Holgate Library - Holgate Large Community Room 1B
Russian Playtime This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed
GED Tutoring
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Black Cultural Center
Bilingual Spanish/English GED tutoring
Tiny Tots
Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
This field is for internal use only. Please include event details or English translations if needed **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room B
Transl: 0-6 & parents in Russian. Books, songs, crafts, traditional games preserve Russian language and prepare your child for success in school. No registration but adult accompaniment is required.
Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Library - Woodstock Large Community Room
90 min Chairs, tables
Seniors Creating Art
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Gresham Library - Gresham Large Community Room A
Duration: 1.5 hrs (30 min setup / breakdown)
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 4:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Albina Library - Albina Large Community Room 2B
Duration: ? (30 min setup / breakdown) **update long description when requesting to include tickets or first come, first served**
Goodwill English Class Level 5
Mon, Jan 05, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Central Large Community Room 1A
Free ESL classes - Level 5
Computer Basics with Goodwill Industries - An Adult Learning Class
Mon, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Albina Library
Partner led class, please contact Adult Learning to schedule. Max attendance: 10 students Duration: 1.5 hours Set up/Take down time: 30 minutes Set up: Laptops w/ mice, projector
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 4:00am
Goodwill English Class
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Portland Library - North Portland Large Community Room 2A
Free ESL classes
Conceptos básicos de iPhone con Free Geek - An Adult Learning Class
Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rockwood Library - Rockwood Large Community Room A
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 4:00am
Tech Help Drop-in - An Adult Learning Service
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sellwood-Moreland Library - Sellwood-Moreland Large Community Room
One-on-one appointment with Tech Helper. They will support questions about mobile devices, websites, getting started with tech, and more.
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