Events & Classes

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Feb 22

Dibujemos Juntos a Solito / Drawing Solito Together

Sat Feb 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rockwood Library

Disfrute de una tarde bilingüe en español de dibujo, narración de cuentos y conexión. Diana Marcela Cuartas y Marissa Perez de El Conocimiento Migrante dirigirán una sesión de dibujo inspirada en Solito. No se necesita experiencia ¡simplemente traiga su curiosidad para dibujar juntos nuestras historias!

Feb 22

Black History Month: 450 Years of Oregon's Black History

Sat Feb 22
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Portland Library

People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century.

Feb 23

Black History Month: Soul food at the Sunday Table

Sun Feb 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gresham Library

Stones, Bones and Blacked-Eyed Peas presents: Family recipes, a seat at our family table, and the importance of Sunday dinner in the African American community. Join chef and owner of Finer Things Events and Catering, Michelle Guinn, along with her daughter, Sable Askew and take a trip back into history.

Mar 5

La Cocina de las Patronas: Film Screening & Discussion

Wed Mar 5
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
North Portland Library

For over 20 years, a group of women in Mexico have provided meals to Central American migrants who travel atop the U.S. bound train, La Bestia. The mission of "Las Patronas" goes beyond humanitarian assistance, symbolizing resistance against a system that criminalizes migrants. Join us for a film screening followed by a facilitated discussion.

Mar 9

Black Family Storytime: Hello Sunshine!

Sun Mar 9
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Gresham Library

Join us for a magical Black Family Storytime that celebrates African and African American heritage and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

Mar 29

Música de Sudamérica

Sat Mar 29
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Library

Grupo de Música Folclórica Latinoamericana, Ecos del Sur, que comparte el legado de la cultura indígena guaraní. En la galeria de Collins.

Latin American Folk Music Group, Echos of the South, sharing the legacy of the Guarani culture. Located in the Collins Gallery. 

Apr 5

South West Asian and North African Ceramics

Sat Apr 5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

Apr 13

Black Family Storytime: Hello Sunshine!

Sun Apr 13
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Gresham Library

Join us for a magical Black Family Storytime that celebrates African and African American heritage and culture! Children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members) will have fun with books and stories, songs, a craft, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

Apr 19

South West Asian and North African Ceramics

Sat Apr 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist.