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Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market 2026

Sat, Dec 12, 5:00 PM UTC · Oregon Convention Center · 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Octavia Butler: Fledgling

Tue, Jun 23, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Online via Zoom · Portland, OR

Octavia Butler’s final novel, Fledgling, is a powerful, disturbing book about humanity and Otherness that is also a vampire coming-of-age story. Class instructor Nisi Shawl, a friend of Butler’s during her lifetime, adds unique perspective drawing on their personal experience of the author’s joys,..

Family Storytime

Wed, Apr 7, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 1–4

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills! All are welcome, recommended for children ages 1- 4.

Stitching Dreams: Hand Sewing Basics

Sun, Jul 19, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Shalonda Menefee will introduce the art of hand-sewing with a project! Learn basic sewing techniques using needle and thread to create a pillow, stuffed animal, or doll. With stitching, stuffing, and finishing touches, make your own unique creation. This workshop fosters creativity, patience, and...

Preschool Sensory Storytime Online

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages Up to 5

This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children and families who are looking for a more adaptive virtual storytime experience. This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Participants may be asked to identify themselves either through camera, chat, or by unmuting. If...

Family Storytime

Wed, Sep 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR · Ages 1–4

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities while building literacy skills! All are welcome, recommended for children ages 1- 4.

Black Family Storytime Online

In 4 days · Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

The Black, African, and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming online environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy...

Учимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime

Thu, Aug 20, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Программа для детей от рождения до 6 лет и их родителей проводится на русском языке. Чтение книг, детские песни, поделки и традиционные игры помогут сохранить русский язык и подготовить ребенка к успешному обучению в школе. Без регистрации. Сопровождение взрослых обязательно. До встречи! Программы..

Music and Dance / Música y Baile

Sat, Aug 1, 6:15 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Families with children 0-6, you’re invited for an active half-hour of singing, dancing, and stories in English and Spanish. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. ¡Los invitamos a una media hora de diversión con música, baile y cuentos en...