Events & Classes
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Featured events summer 2009
Smart Choices
Resources for tough times.
Citizenship Classes
Learn about the process of becoming a citizen.
Zine events
Make a zine!
Graphic Novel Book Group
Discuss characters, plot and art.
Kung Fu Film Series
Includes discussion and kung fu demonstration.
Guys Read Clubs
Join a reading club that celebrates boys!
There's a Dinosaur in the Backyard
With Courtney Campbell.
Summer Rock
Enjoy some music.
Pirate Maps
With artist Sarah Ferguson.
Paper Crowns
Staff from SCRAP will show you how to make a crown!
Mad Science
Watch exciting experiments!
In Context: Work From Advanced Sculpture Students at Portland State University
From June 29–August 10 at Central Library's Collins Gallery.
Upcoming events summer 2009
Sunday Cinema Classics
Watch a vintage movie.
Life by Design @yourlibrary
Perspectives on positive aging.
Ongoing events
Central Library eco-roof tours
Sign up and view the roof.
Chess groups
All levels welcome.
Computer classes and labs and labs for job seekers
Free classes for all ages.
Homework Helpers
Trained volunteers give students one-on-one help with homework.
Intercambio/Language Exchange
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.
John Wilson Special Collections Exhibition
Home of the rare book and other special collections of Multnomah County Library.
Knitting groups
Learn to knit or improve your skills. (Crochet too!)
Pageturners
Join a book group at your library.
Read to the Dogs
Improve reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.
Storytimes
Storytimes are a good way to introduce children to the library.
Talk Time
An informal conversation circle to practice speaking English.
TechnoHosts
Trained volunteers help you use computers and the Internet at the library.
Verse in Person: poetry readings
Oregon poets read from their works.
If you need special assistance
If you have a disability and need accommodations for an event or class, please call 503.988.5402.
Please give 48 hours notice to allow us to better serve you.
