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Every Family Reads Day
Featuring two theatrical performances of Tomás and the Library Lady.
Based on the book by Pat Mora, this is the true story of a boy from a migrant family whose life changes when a librarian opens up the world of books to him.
Saturday, March 8
Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Brunish Hall
1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland
Doors open at 11 a.m. Performances at noon and 2 p.m.
Free tickets for both performances will be released on a first come, first served basis beginning at 11 a.m. Maximum six tickets per person.
The performance and materials are most appropriate for children in grades K-5.
The performances of Tomás and the Library Lady are made possible by a special grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
Delectable Designs with Cupcake Jones
Learn about the origins of foods like vanilla and chocolate found in Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! by Pat Mora. Then create a mouthwatering masterpiece of your own by frosting and garnishing your own cupcake!
Rockwood Library
Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library
Saturday, March 8, 1:30 p.m.
Gregory Heights Library
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m.
North Portland Library
Saturday, March 22, noon
St. Johns Library
Friday, March 28, 2 p.m.
Hillsdale Library
Wednesday, April 9, 4 p.m.
Central Library
Saturday, April 12, 2 p.m.
Hollywood Library
Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m.
Compost City
In this puppet show, Edworm and friends travel deep into a compost pile to see how bugs and bacteria "break it down." Participants will learn how compost can help plants such as the sunflower grow and how composting can reduce the amount of waste that is landfilled.
Belmont Library
Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m.
Woodstock Library
Thursday, March 20, 4 p.m.
Space at these programs is limited. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to each program.
Mother Nature's Garden
In this puppet show, a young gardener receives help from Mother Nature and Sammy Salmon in coping with pests and problems in her backyard. Participants will learn about gardening strategies that help protect wildlife and water quality.
Northwest Library
Tuesday, April 8, 3 p.m.
In Your Backyard, Composting with Worms
Learn about how composting works, that it reduces waste and helps make soil healthy. Then see what worms can do for you by looking into a real worm bin!
Hollywood Library
Monday, March 17, 6 p.m.
How to Haiku with Jamalieh Haley
Bring together the pleasures of reading and writing in this family workshop! Learn how to get inspired, talk about what you notice during the day, and discover how to express yourself using the language of poetry!
Holgate Library
Saturday, March 1, 2:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library
Thursday, March 6, 5 p.m.
North Portland Library
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m.
Sellwood-Moreland Library
Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m.
Hillsdale Library
Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.
Yum! Delicious Artworks with Kathy Karbo and Blanca Vazquez
Familiarize your family with the foods in Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! by Pat Mora. Use potatoes, carrots, artichokes and other foods to stamp wonderful designs. Bilingual Spanish/English presentation.
Gresham Library
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Fairview-Columbia Library
Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m.
Albina Library
Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Midland Library
Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.
St. Johns Library
Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m.
Fun Foods with WIC of Oregon
Try a variety of recipes and take home your favorites! Play with your food in fun food tasting activities for children of all ages. Bilingual English/Spanish presentation.
Rockwood Library
Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m.
Yum! Fun with Your Food
Hear a bilingual English/Spanish presentation of Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! by Pat Mora. Then, pick up simple, family-friendly recipes featuring produce from the book.
Gregory Heights Library
Tuesday, March 4, 6 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library
Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Recycle Right with the City of Gresham
Learn how and what to recycle at your home through a series of fun family games. Bilingual English/Spanish presentation.
Gresham Library
Tuesday, March 25, 2:30 p.m.
Rockwood Library
Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m.
Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros, a celebration of bilingual literacy
Celebrate children and books with music, storytelling, food, dance and a special visit by Every Family Reads featured author Pat Mora.
Midland Library
Saturday, April 12, 1-5 p.m.