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THUNOV 5
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
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Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! at The Multnomah Arts Center

Come join us for playtime, singing, basic American Sign Language, moving and shaking and friend-making! Our beautiful enclosed space is covered in soft mats, ideal for young children to crawl, roll, climb, and explore. Clean equipment is brought...
SATNOV 7
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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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!

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...
TUEDEC 1
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
BooksStorytimesKids (5-11)Clubs & MeetingsYouth Programs

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

THUNOV 12
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
BooksStorytimesClubs & MeetingsKids (5-11)Cooking ClassesWorkshops

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 5–9

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 5–9
SUNNOV 29
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cultural HeritageStorytimesBooksUnder 5Playgroups

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.

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. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
SUNNOV 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Portland Cantonese Play + Learn

Portland Cantonese Play + Learnonce a month on saturdays | 10:00 am - 12:00 PM | free | SCHThe mission of Portland Cantonese Play + Learn is to connect Cantonese-speaking families by providing a nurturing environment where young children can...
SATNOV 7
9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Civic & GovernmentTalks & Lectures

Activate Portland Community Summit

Activate Portland brings together people, organizations, and community builders working toward a more connected, resilient, and livable city. Through conversation, collaboration, and shared ideas, we’ll explore how to turn local knowledge and collective resources into...

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