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Dec 13

CANCELED - Navajo String Games and Winter Stories

Sat Dec 13
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kenton Library

This event has been canceled. We are working on rescheduling. Please visit https://multcolib.org/events-classes for a complete list of scheduled events.

Dec 13

Jugando con Model Magic para toda la Familia

Sat Dec 13
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Ven, diviértete y pinta con Model Magic "masa esponjosa para moldear". Crea diseños de invierno en un ambiente tranquilo. Esta es una actividad para toda la familia (niños de kindergarden para arriba). Todos los materiales serán proporcionados y la atención al público será en orden de llegada.

Todos los materiales serán proporcionados y la atención al público será en orden de llegada.

Dec 13

BUGS!

Sat Dec 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Portland Insectarium is the city's first museum and zoo dedicated entirely to bugs! In this program there will be a selection of live bugs on display, such as tarantulas, mantises, and scorpions! Some are touchable bugs (roaches, isopods, millipedes), others preserved insect displays. Toys and other activities will be there to explore, plus experts to answer any questions! Suitable for all ages.

Dec 13

Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help

Sat Dec 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau. 

Dec 13

Switch Tournament with PDX Gaymers

Sat Dec 13
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairview-Columbia Library

Hey teens, it’s a tournament! Get your game on with Nintendo Switch at the library. Led by gaming experts from PDX Gaymers.  

Registration opens on November 22.  

Dec 15

Teen Crafternoon!

Mon Dec 15
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Gresham Library

Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided! 

Work on the DIY craft of the week, or do your own thing with our location's craft materials! Sew, paint, glue, make, design; the sky's your limit! Learn alongside others, share your knowledge and explore new ways of making things! 

Dec 16

Giờ trợ giúp kỹ thuật bằng tiếng Việt/Vietnamese Tech Help

Tue Dec 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library

Quý vị có câu hỏi về kỹ thuật? Không cần đặt hẹn, xin hãy vào gặp một hỗ trợ viên thân thiện và am hiểu, người sẽ giúp quý vị tìm ra câu trả lời cho những câu hỏi về thiết bị di động, trang web, tải nội dung hoặc thông tin, thiết bị đọc sách điện tử, bắt đầu làm quen với kỹ thuật và còn nhiều vấn đề khác. Hỗ trợ viên giúp quý vị trong 30 phút, trả lời câu hỏi và hướng dẫn sử dụng những thiết bị và ứng dụng khác nhau.   

Dec 16

A Good Yarn Knitting & Crochet Group

Tue Dec 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together. All experience levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own supplies.

Dec 16

You Too Can Craft!: Crochet Headbands

Tue Dec 16
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library

Learn how to make a crocheted headband. There will be instruction in the basic stitches needed to complete this simple project. 

Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided or bring your own.

Dec 16

Read to the Dogs

Tue Dec 16
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.

Dec 16

Hot Soups for Teens / Sopas calientes para adolescentes

Tue Dec 16
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Central Library

Hey teens, learn to cook and warm up your body with healthy savory soups. Learn how to make different soups in a pressure cooker, in a blender and in a pot with Chef Edurne Garcia-Andre. Samples will be given at the end of the program. This program is intended for teens. 

Space is limited! Registration opens November 24. 

Dec 16

Teen Council

Tue Dec 16
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

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!

Dec 16

Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8

Tue Dec 16
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Midland Library

Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks!  Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.   

Dec 16

Queer Youth Club

Tue Dec 16
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Gregory Heights Library

A safe place where ALL are welcome to be themselves. Find support, eat snacks, get creative, discuss favorite books, and more! Bring a friend, or make a new one. For grades 5-8.

Queer Youth Club is a youth-run club for that unites LGBTQIA+ and allied youth from neighboring schools. Email alecc@multcolib.org for more information.

Dec 16

Family Maker Time

Tue Dec 16
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Dec 16

Knotty Knitters / Crafty Crocheters

Tue Dec 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Midland Library

Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start?  Please join us on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! All ages and abilities welcome.  

Dec 16

Cakepops con Nanci / Cakepops with Nanci

Tue Dec 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

¡Únete a Nanci Carrera de Rubiela's Jelly para aprender a preparar, bañar y decorar tus propios cakepops de temporada! Los estudiantes podrán preparar los suyos para llevárselos a casa y aprender a preparar más.

El número de plazas es limitado y es necesario inscribirse - La inscripción abre el 25 de noviembre.

Dec 16

Graphic Novel Club grades 6-8

Tue Dec 16
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gregory Heights Library

Middle school students are invited to talk about comics and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.     

Dec 16

Sistahs4Life Soulful Line Dancing

Tue Dec 16
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Albina Library

Get active, get healthy, get fit — all while line dancing, exercising and having fun! Line dance: Move to the beat, feel the energy, and get your steps in without even realizing it! Sistahs4Life brings soulful line dancing all over the Portland metro area.   

Dec 16

Family Maker Time

Tue Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rockwood Library

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.