Events & Classes

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming, drop-in environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor. Lessons are first-come, first-served, every 20 minutes. Sign up outside Room 1J or drop in if a slot is open.

Try out Capitol Hill's Nintendo Switch! Test out a new game on the last Friday of every month. Kids play from 3:00 to 4:00, Tweens and Teens play from 4:00-5:00.  

Teens and Tweens are invited to attend special craft afternoons at the library! All supplies are provided and it's free! For ages 9-18. 

Come to the Library and play some fun games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Overcooked, board games, card games, and more! For grades 6 through 12.

Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

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! 

"Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support."

Central Library, beloved by the community since 1913, is now open with modern enhancements for you to enjoy!

Join us for a 45 minutes walking tour through the building.  No registration required.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Sparrow, a therapy dog. You can sign up with a friend or sibling, or read with Sparrow by yourself! Each reading appointment is 15 minutes long.

Springtime can be a true test of our immune system. Discuss trusted herbs to keep on hand for immune support when the first signs of a cold start to appear. Make an herbal honey and herb infused vinegar to take home while tasting different teas with Saundra Kamman of Bloom and Grow Nutrition.

Registration opens 4/5/25 by 10 am.

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. 

 Teens are invited to chill out and 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!   

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. 

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. 

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®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

We welcome teens to the library to create 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!

Virtual Tutoring is for Multnomah County students in grades K-12 who need support in language arts, math, science or social studies. 

We offer three terms a year, each running for 8 weeks.

The student’s weekly appointment will be for 30 minutes on Tuesdays, sometime between 4 and 6 pm. They will be assigned an exact timeslot and tutor prior to the start of the term. These remain the same for the entire term.

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.

Music Discovery is an open lab format that provides community members access to library equipment for learning about digital and analog music creation. Whether you're interested in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or ukuleles, you're welcome to play, demo equipment, and ask our knowledgeable staff questions about creating your own music and collaborating with others. We hope to see you there!

Join Renée Roman Nose, award-winning author and poet, for a poetry workshop. Renée has held workshops across America and Canada, guiding others to find their own, unique voice. In this class, you will learn how to dig deep, to perform in a confident manner and to share the messages of your poetry in a fun, caring and interesting way.

View, review, snack and yak about all things anime. Do you love anime? If so, join our anime club! We meet every other week to discuss our favorite series, watch anime, and eat snacks! 

融合我们生活中的各种媒体文化，从书籍、电影、游戏、、运动、娱乐中了解中华文化。中华民族悠久的历史和深厚的底蕴，提供了丰富的学习资源和方式，让不分年龄、性别、种族可以从多方面学习和体验中华文化的精髓，从而培养文化自信及融合中西文化的精华。

本活动由图书馆基金会赞助。图书馆基金会是非营利性质的在地机构，透过向图书馆捐赠的私募方式运作，致力于促进图书馆的领导、创新，以及影响力。