Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Bike Storytime
Celebrate National Bike Month in this special storytime featuring books, songs, and activities with a bike theme!
Free kids' bike lights for attendees while supplies last.
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.
Bike Storytime - outdoors
Join us for outdoor storytime designed for families with young children! In celebration of National Bike Month, we invite families to pedal over to our outdoor space for a bike-themed storytime event on May 18th from 10:15 am to 10:45 am.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is first come, first served.
Bike Storytime
Celebrate National Bike Month in this special storytime featuring books, songs, and activities with a bike theme! Free kids' bike lights for attendees while supplies last.
Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Bug Out! Drawing and Painting Insects
Investigate real insects and create detailed nature-based drawings and paintings. This event is aimed at kids and families.
Book Babies Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages birth - 1) with board books, toys, music, and all the room your baby needs to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Preschool Sensory Storytime
This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Preschool Sensory Storytime
This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses
Create a miniature troll house using recycled materials.
Read to the Dogs
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses
Create a miniature troll house using recycled materials.
Hora De Cuentos
¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años! Ofrecemos actividades que promueven la alfabetización temprana, leyendo libros, cantando, jugando y haciendo manualidades. Los padres de familia, hermanos mayores de 6 años y cuidadores son bienvenidos. Este programa se presenta en español.
Apoyado por donaciones a La Fundación de la Biblioteca.
Jazz Up Your Garden (for adults)
Make your garden even more beautiful by creating handmade garden ornaments. Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to use hammers, anvils and other tools to create these decorative pieces.
Follow the Reader / Leemos Juntos
Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here.
Giờ Đọc Sách / Vietnamese Storytime.
Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
华语讲故事时间! 网上現场 - It's Chinese Storytime! Live
一齐来阅读生动的故事, 唱歌, 童谣还有简单有趣的手工! 在家长陪同下,欢迎不同年龄儿童参加华语讲故事时间。
通过Zoom注册活动
图书馆的网上虚拟活动是属公众平台范围,我们致力于维持这些活动的安全性,参与者可能会被要求通过摄像头、聊天或取消静音来鉴定他们的身份。
本活动适合儿童和看护人。如果您想以旁观者身份参加,请致电 503.988.5123 与我们联系。
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
AANHPI Heritage Month: Craft Sundays
Join us at Capitol Hill Library for a fun and enjoyable afternoon of crafting for all ages. We will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture and achievements through art. Supplies will be provided for a different art project hosted on the first three Sundays in May (May 5, 12 & 19) from 12:30-4:30 pm.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.
Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.