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

Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." 

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

Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.   

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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

Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. OR Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 

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

Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

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. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.  

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 available 15 minutes before storytime.    

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.  
 

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.

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 identity-supporting environment.

Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.  

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.  

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 identity-supporting environment.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.  

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 available 15 minutes before storytime. 

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
 

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 first come, first served basis.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
 

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.

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. 

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 available 15 minutes before storytime.  

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation. 
 

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.

Meet local author, Jelani Memory, a TED X Portland alum, and entrepreneur who created a "A Kids Co," the series of kids books exploring big topics. Jelani will read, "A Kids Book About Racism" and share about creating literature for children on challenging, empowering, and important subjects. Elementary aged children accompanied by adults are welcome! Get ready for an engaging, special event with this visionary. 

El juego es una actividad fundamental para el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños. A través del juego, los niños desarrollan habilidades motoras, cognitivas, sociales y emocionales. Aunque el juego es una actividad natural, es importante hacer espacio y dar tiempo para el juego. 

¡Vengan a conocer otras familias mientras se divierten con libros, juguetes y música en su biblioteca!

We all have a story to tell. Construct a one-of-a-kind interactive storyboard or card that tells your story. Learn simple electronic circuitry by using assorted papers, card stock, art-supplies, copper tape, LED lights and batteries. Let your imagination spark with Tinker Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting STEAM education in your community! Recommended for kids 8 years and older.