Kids

Books, events and other fun stuff at the library
Contact librarian for a personalized reading recommendation!

Kids and family events

Apr 3

Tiny Tots

Thu Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. 

Apr 3

Hora de Cuentos

Thu Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

¡Vengan a disfrutar y divertirse en este programa interactivo para niños de 0 a 6 años!

Apr 3

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Storytime ends with 15 minutes of art and open play.

Apr 3

Family Storytime

Thu Apr 3
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Troutdale Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Apr 3

Toddler Storytime

Thu Apr 3
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.  

Apr 3

Kids Creation Club

Thu Apr 3
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Hillsdale Library

Week 1: Collaborative Art (quilt, collage, collaborative drawing, gratitude tree, etc.)
Week 2: Lego Lab

Apr 3

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Thu Apr 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hollywood Library

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book.

Apr 4

Toddler Storytime

Fri Apr 4
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.  

Apr 4

Family Playtime

Fri Apr 4
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gresham Library

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "...

Apr 4

Toddler Storytime

Fri Apr 4
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Hillsdale Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Apr 4

Toddler Storytime

Fri Apr 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Apr 4

Tiny Tots

Fri Apr 4
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime.

Apr 4

Music and Dance

Fri Apr 4
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.

Apr 4

Family Storytime

Fri Apr 4
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. 

Apr 4

Lego Club

Fri Apr 4
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Northwest Library

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Apr 5

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 5
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Northwest Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Apr 5

Rainbow Family Storytime

Sat Apr 5
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hollywood Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building language, literacy, and community in an iden

Apr 5

Toddler Storytime

Sat Apr 5
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Midland Library

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills.

Apr 5

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 5
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Holgate Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Apr 5

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 5
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
North Portland Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a fi

Apr 5

Central Library Tour

Sat Apr 5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

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

Apr 5

Lego Club

Sat Apr 5
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Library

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome. 

Apr 5

Family Storytime

Sat Apr 5
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Midland Library

Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are

Apr 5

Read to the Dogs

Sat Apr 5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.