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Bitchcraft Fair

Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 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, Dec 23, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Find virtual storytimes on YouTube! Visit slcpl.org/virtual-storytime .

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

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue, Aug 4, 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...

Family Storytime

Mon, Aug 3, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities, while building literacy skills. No registration required.

Black Family Storytime Online

Tue, Aug 11, 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...

Hózhó Náhásdlįį': Walking In Beauty

In 4 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Join artist Lorne James for a participatory art initiative inspired by Navajo cultural beliefs of harmony, balance, and interconnections. This project invites you to create art flags that reflect your interpretation of "Walking in Beauty." With our art, we'll embrace the philosophy that the purpose.

Summer Reading: Bee Amazed!

Sun, Aug 9, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, Portland, OR

Come see the Museum of Natural and Cultural History's traveling program! Catch the buzz and be delighted as you zoom into the wonderful world of Oregon bees—we have over 500 different kinds! This summer reading program experience is 90-minutes long and includes a lively presentation by a...