PORTLAND, Ore. — March 28, 2024 — Multnomah County Library invites you to join in a variety of fun spring events for all ages. In April and May come and rejoice in Earth Month, Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros (Children’s Day and Book Day), Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month, bike month and much more. Check out the full list of events to participate.
"Our spring programming lineup is overflowing with events that reflect our diverse communities and offer opportunities to learn new things, connect and just plain have fun,” says Events and Reader Services Manager, Alison Hallett. “With events all throughout the region and for all ages, you’re bound to find something for you!"
Culminating author event
- Everybody Reads 2024: Gabrielle Zevin, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, April 4, 7:30 - 9 pm
Music and movement
- Yoga for Joy and Renewal at St. Johns Library, April 6, 10:30 - 11:30 am
- Día de los Niños: 123 Andrés! at Gresham Library, April 23, 5:30 - 7 pm
- Hula for the Family at Capitol Hill Library, May 2, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
- The Orchid Trio on May 12 at Belmont Library, or May 26 at St. Johns Library
- Bollywood & Bhangra Interactive Dance Party (for teens) at Gresham Library, May 23, 5 - 6:15 pm
- Día de los Niños: Ballet Folclórico Estampa Mexicana, Jazz for the Whole Family and Música de Sudamérica available on several dates and locations
Crafts and writing
- Storigami at Capitol Hill Library, April 4, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
- Spring poetry reading and open mic at Kenton Library, April 21, 2:30 - 4 pm
- Community Craft Circle at Belmont Library, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
- Anatomy of a Poem and Jewelry Design for Adults available on several dates and locations
Educational
- City of Portland Employment Information Session at Hollywood Library, April 3, 2 - 4 pm
- File Taxes for Free / Khai thuế miễn phí at Woodstock Library, April 6 and 13, 11:15 - 4:15 pm
- Bike Storytime at Rockwood Library, May 23, 10:15 - 11 am
Earth Month
- Build Your Garden with a Spring Plant Box at St. Johns Library, May 4, 12 - 1:30 pm
- Whimsical Troll Fairy Houses at Gregory Height Library, May 18, 1 - 2 pm
- Jazz Up Your Garden at Northwest Library, May 18, 3 - 5 pm
- Bug Out! Drawing and Painting Insects available on several dates and locations
Participate in building your new libraries
- Vote for your favorite design for Belmont Library: April 1-15 (online or in person)
- Vote for your favorite design for St. Johns Library: April 8-22 (online or in person)
Multnomah County Library offers programs and services for community members all-year round. Stay up to date at multcolib.org.
Everybody Reads 2024, a community reading project of Multnomah County Library, is made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation with author appearance made possible by Literary Arts.
About Multnomah County Library
A treasured community institution since 1864, Multnomah County Library is one of the nation’s busiest public library systems, providing social, educational and cultural programs, resources and services, online and through its 19 public locations. With an eye toward the future of community-centered spaces, the library is working to build, rebuild or expand nine libraries through a voter approved capital bond. In addition to being Oregon’s largest provider of free internet access, the library offers millions of print and digital resources, in multiple languages for people of all ages. From kindergarten readiness to job training, computer-assisted design and 3D printing, the library supports all people in their pursuits to connect, learn and create. Learn more at multcolib.org