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.
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 us for a special basketball skills and drills event with Michael Holton! Play games, learn new skills, and enjoy free pizza, snacks, and prizes while learning more about the Reynolds Middle School basketball program.
This event is free and open to all youth ages 5–14. Youth should wear athletic shoes, preferably basketball shoes, bring a water bottle and a smile, and be ready to play!
Chamber 101: Your Gateway to Connection, Community, and Business Growth! Who should attend? YOU! Whether you're a new member, thinking about joining, a seasoned member in leadership, or a fresh face at your company, this lively and interactive session is for you. We’ll show you how to make the most of your Chamber membership and truly shine in Gresham’s business community. This isn’t your typical orientation—it’s a hands-on crash course in all things Chamber! Learn how we support local businesses (like yours!) and discover how membership can deliver big-time value for your business. What’s in it for you? Spotlight your business with marketing and exposure opportunities. Unlock exclusive Chamber perks and resources that work for YOU. Master the art of networking and building connections. Get involved and make a difference in your community. Bring your energy, your questions, and yes, even your lunch! This session is packed with creative ideas and practical tips to help you make the Chamber work for your business. Don’t miss out—get plugged in and let’s grow together!
Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
Google Sheets Class Objectives:
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.
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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.
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.
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).
Begin to master the spectrum of capabilities within Microsoft Word, gaining practical formatting skills and an introduction to advanced skills such as design and layout. Students will learn to navigate the tabs and ribbon within Word and understand how to use the tools that word processing software can provide to job seekers and employees in the workforce.
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 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!
Build a strong foundation in your educational journey by learning the basics of computer use. Starting with the basics of logging in, to accessing computer settings to personalize the user’s experience; this class offers all computer users valuable information.
Enhance your professional competencies by beginning to utilize the capabilities possible with Microsoft Excel. Students will be introduced to critical Excel functions such as creating graphs and tables from data sets, becoming familiar with tools to sort and filter large data sets, and enhance the efficiency of their data entry.
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.