Gresham

Celebrate and learn the history of the Day of the Dead at this free community event.

The event runs from 9:00am - 5:00 pm and will have:

• Food carts
• Crafts
• Live music and performers from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Face painting
• Community altar where you can bring pictures of your loved ones who have passed. Printings will be made available on site.

This event is open to everyone.

For more information please email [email protected].

The whole family is invited for a joyful and informative discussion with picture book artist & author Michaela Goade. Michaela's beautiful, award-winning artwork for the picture book Berry Song inspired the immersive early childhood space at East County Library, merging literacy, play, art, and connection with nature.

Onigiri Action is an annual event by the Japanese Culture Club. Students make onigiri (rice balls), enjoy tea, and send a photo that helps provide five school meals to children in need worldwide. Everyone is welcome! Located in the Student Union (Bldg. 10). Gresham Campus Map

Please join us in the Visual Arts Gallery and enjoy the Jennifer Harrison Exhibit. The exhibit opens on Monday, October 26, 2026, and closes on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The location is the Visual Arts Gallery (VA20), Building 19 and is ADA Accessible. Gresham Campus Map Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday by appointment. It is closed on Sundays and Holidays. If you have questions, please email the Gallery Coordinator, Nathan Orosco, at [email protected] . MHCC is an EEO, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Title II, Section 504, ADA, ORS 659A Institution. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessible Education Services office at 503-491-6923 or [email protected] . Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.

Step into the world of beats with, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing with DJs from Ext.606. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.

November 5: 6:30-7:30pm and 8-9pm November 9: 6:30-7:30pm and 8-9pm Feeling up for an existential crisis? Then this month's planetarium show is for you! We'll discuss the future of the Universe, many possible ways it could "end", and where we are in the current timeline of existence. Located in Bldg. 13. Gresham Campus Map • Tickets available at the door. • Doors open 15 minutes before show time. • Adults - $5 Cash/$6 Card • Students - $2 Cash/$3 Card • Free for kids 15 and under with accompanying adult (Max 2 per adult).

It's story time! Join your Gresham police and firefighters for stories at the station. Enjoy refreshments and stories while you have fun learning about safety and the Fire and Police Levy.

Each story time will feature a picture book for our younger audiences. There will be fun activities for older children and the chance to learn about public safety work from our staff.

Stop by and meet your very own hometown heroes.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Bring the family for a cozy movie night inside Rockwood Village! Enjoy a family-friendly, PG-rated movie with popcorn and candy, followed by pizza after the film. Pizza, snacks, beverages, popcorn, and candy are all free.

Bring a blanket, something cozy, and a chair if you’d like, and settle in for an evening of fun with family and neighbors at Rockwood Village Apartments from 4:00–6:00 pm.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Join us for a meaningful Native American Heritage Month experience celebrating Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions. Students will learn from Native community leaders, artists, and educators who will share stories about identity, traditions, resilience, and the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge. The event will include storytelling, cultural demonstrations, Indigenous art, educational activities, and opportunities to connect with Native organizations and community resources. Located in the Student Union

Please join us in the Visual Arts Gallery and enjoy the Annual Holiday Sale hosted by the MHCC Clay Club. The sale opens on Monday, November 30, 2026, and runs through Thursday, December 3, 2026. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The sale hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Purchases can be made with cash or checks only. The location is the Visual Arts Gallery (VA20), Building 19 and is ADA Accessible. Gresham Campus Map Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please email the Gallery Coordinator, Nathan Orosco, at [email protected] . MHCC is an EEO, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Title II, Section 504, ADA, ORS 659A Institution. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessible Education Services office at 503-491-6923 or [email protected] . Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.

Join us for a free family movie night (movie to be determined).

Enjoy pizza, snacks, popcorn and a family-friendly film while spending quality time with the whole family.

Admission is free, but please register so we know how much food to order.

Register to attend

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information about this event contact [email protected].

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the Creative Learning Room to learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. The program will focus exclusively on an introduction to 3D printing with our Prusa printers. As a result, other equipment will not be available for public use during this time.

Join Karen Kitchen (Osage) as she shares traditional stories and songs showcasing the diversity and beauty of Native American tribes and cultures. All are invited and welcomed to sit in the circle of community to listen, laugh, sing and celebrate Native ways of knowing. Stories will be told in English, while songs are sung in Native languages.

Karen Kitchen is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma.

Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided!

Work on the DIY craft of the week, or do your own thing with our location's craft materials! Learn alongside others, share your knowledge and explore new ways of making things!

Learn how a rough recording becomes a finished track. this hands-on intro to mixing covers the moves that make a song sit right. Balancing levels, shaping tone with EQ, adding space, and gluing it all together. You'll work on real material with the gear provided, and our expert instructors from Ext.606 are glad to help at any level.

Focus:

Experience "Native Wisdom: The Peoples of Eastern Oregon," produced by Wisdom of the Elders, with a discussion led by Paiute/Shoshone artist, photographer, writer, musician and videographer Timothy Keenan Burgess. This thought provoking, illuminating film brings the foundational stories of the Pacific Northwest to the forefront of past, present, and future. A discussion will follow. Suitable for teenagers and older.

Join community artist, teacher, and storyteller Drea to learn Native Games and explore the healing power of play! Andrea Robideau (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; White Earth Nation Anishinaabe and Lipan Apache) is a local educator and frequent presenter at the library.

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, you are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults.

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

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Learn to design a coaster or keychain with CorelDraw. You will prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter!

Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers will be present to help you learn.

Pull up and join recording studio EXT.606 at the East County Library as we explore making beats, sample chopping, and music creation.

All of the tools to create are provided. Bring a project to work on, or come to learn how to get started.

Beginners and experienced musicians are welcome to learn, create, and connect. We can't wait to make music with you!

Space is limited. Every tween must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us in the East County Creative Learning Room to create, learn new skills, and connect with friends! Our sessions are perfect for kids in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12).

Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.

Learn how to craft music on the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. Discover the fundamentals of beat-making, sound design and arranging tracks. Mix samples, use MIDI instruments, and find effects to shape your own sound.

Novices or experienced producers are all welcome to learn in this creative session. Gain valuable insights and techniques for enhancing your music production skills. Bring your musical ideas to life!

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.

Teen Maker Time provides a welcoming, creative space tailored for teens in 6th - 12th grades to connect, explore, and learn with other teens. Develop hands-on maker skills, discover new technologies, and build confidence with peers in a supportive community setting.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. Registration opens three weeks in advance.

Supportive sewing space designed for every maker! Stitch, chat, and sew together. All skill levels are welcome.

Get ready to build and create in this LEGO club just for teens. We provide all the bricks, you just bring your creativity.

Space is limited; Every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Come create with us! Step into the East County Library Creative Learning Room to tinker, learn, and connect with fellow makers in our community.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.

Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.

Have an idea for a project and the skills to execute it? Come create something cool with other friendly makers in the Creative Learning Room!