Community
Tot Shabbat (ages 0-5)
First and Third Saturdays, 10:30am | Zidell Chapel
Experience the joy of Shabbat with this fun and engaging service for families with kids 5 and under. Join our wonderful early childhood educators and the Shabbes Mouse, for a lively Shabbat service. Enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling, and more!
Book Buddies
We'll read books nominated for the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award. Join us the 1st Tuesday of the month, 4-4:45pm, October-April, in the Community Room. Ages 7-9.
October 6, 2026: Welcome to Woofmore by Donna Gephart
November 3, 2026: Poetry Comics by Grant Snider
December 1, 2026: My Antarctica by G. Neri
January 5, 2027: Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen
February 2, 2027: Dragon on the Loose by Marty Chan
March 2, 2027: Murray the Knight by Adam Stower
April 6, 2027: Voting party!
To learn more about the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award, visit https://ola.memberclicks.net/bccca-home.
Multi-day events
Kids Book Group
Join the conversation and find new books to read with a bit of flavor! We will be reading books together and then have a cooking activity that ties in with our title.
For ages 5β9
Toddler Stay & Play
Join us for toys, socialization time, and bubbles. Ages 2-3.
Tot Shabbat
Stories, songs and silliness make Shabbatot with our mini mensches extra sweet!
Native Family Playtime
Join other Indigenous families for a welcoming playtime that strengthens cultural connection, shared learning, and builds meaningful relationships. Families experience an exchange of traditions while children build social skills in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.
Portland Cantonese Play + Learn
Activate Portland Community Summit
Baby Stay & Play
A time for babies and their caregivers to hang out, play, chat, and make friends at the library. Ages 0-12 months or until walking.