Milwaukie

Get ready for a side-splitting showcase of magical mayhem that’s perfect for kids and kids-at-heart! Watch in awe as objects disappear, reappear, and sometimes even do the cha-cha-cha! Stefano promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza that’ll leave your cheeks sore from smiling.

Bring your little ones, bring your grandparents, and bring that neighbor who insists on being the life of the party – this is an event for everyone! It’s not just a magic show; it’s a whimsical journey into a world where the impossible becomes possible, and laughter is the ultimate potion.
First Sundays November through March.

All ages. Doors at 130pm. $8 (or $25 per family at the door)

We'll read graphic novels for early readers. Pick up a grab & go bag each month to participate! While supplies last, October-April. Ages 5-7.

October 2026: Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper

November 2026: Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira

December 2026: Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton

January 2027: Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske

February 2027: Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant

March 2027: The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong

April 2027: Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee

Your child can spend the day off from school making new friends and enjoying a variety of fun activities, crafts, and supervised swimming in the wave pool and interactive play areas at North Clackamas Aquatic Park.

Grades K-5
Date: Nov. 10
Time: 9-4 p.m.
Fee: $112
Early Care is available from 8-9 a.m. for an additional $20, and Late Care is available from 4-6 p.m. for an additional $30.

Participants should arrive in comfortable athletic attire and bring a lunch, snacks, water bottle swimsuit, and towel. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot.

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.

It’s a sauna social for the whole family. Join the 2nd Saturday of the month for your kids’ best day ever. Parents love to connect while the kids play and plunge. Bring your infants, toddlers, kiddos, pre-teens and young adults for memory-making magic.

There will be games and toys, rock the playful music, order some pizza, and enjoy the company of other sauna-loving families.

Kids 12 and under are free.

With lots of fun costumes and some improvisational magic, the players of Bridge City Improv will weave tales of heroic adventures and faraway lands — all flowing from suggestions and ideas we gather from the audience. Though the show is geared for kids ages 4 to 10, littler and bigger people are welcome too. It’s fun for the whole family! $8. $25 family tickets are available at the door. Doors open at 130pm.

Enjoy songs, stories, and action rhymes during a storytime for children ages 1 to 3. No registration is required, and attendance is limited to the first 50 participants.

Enjoy a storytime in the Community Room featuring songs, stories, and action rhymes for babies ages 0 to 18 months. No registration is required, and attendance is limited to the first 50 people.

First Saturday: Intro to photography. Get to know your camera with Q/A.

Second Saturday: YOUTH ONLY. Club is facilitated by teen staff this week.

Third Saturday: Art in photography. Try out new concepts, film, DIY hacks.

Fourth Saturday: Women & non-binary photographers only this week.

Fifth Saturday (if applicable): Photography Walk! Get out and take pics with a guided stroll around town.

Meet monthly to discuss books nominated for the Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA), Upper Elementary Division. First Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Meeting Room, with snacks! Ages 9 & up.

October 1, 2026: Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate

November 5, 2026: A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya

December 3, 2026: One Big Open Sky by Lesa Cline-Ransome

January 7, 2027: Dream On by Shannon Hale AND Xolo by Donna Barba Higuera

February 4, 2027: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman

March 4, 2027: Benny on the Case by Wesley King

April 1, 2027: The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin AND VOTING! Vote for your favorite book from this list to help choose the 2027 ORCA winner!

To learn more about the award, visit https://sites.google.com/oasl.olaweb.org/orca

Build your own tiny Jurassic World while enjoying the finest of dinosaur cinema, selected by Teen Room vote.

This program is for teens.

Early readers can dive into graphic novels with a book group created for ages 5 to 7. To participate, pick up a monthly grab and go bag while supplies last. Featured picks include Pepper & Boo: A Cat Surprise by Charise Mericle Harper, Pip & Pals: Otter Space by Jen de Oliveira, Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton, Hello, Crabby! by Jonathan Fenske, Mimi & the Cutie Catastrophe by Shauna J. Grant, The Faraway Forest by Debbie Fong, and Shelby & Watts: A Mountain of a Problem by Ashlyn Anstee.

Children can build confidence by reading their favorite books to a therapy dog during a 15-minute session with Dove Lewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams. Call the children’s library to sign up.

Build with LEGO! Expert Molly will provide a creative challenge. Ages 5 & up.

No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees.

Adventures in Spanish presents a bilingual storytime for all ages.

Hora de cuentos en español para los niños de todas las edades. ¡Gratis!

Enjoy songs, stories, and action rhymes during a storytime for ages 3 to 5 in the Community Room. No registration is required, and capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees.

Drop in for some ROARsome dinosaur-inspired crafts! All ages.

Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:15 am and 11:15 am

Join us for storytime in the Community Room! We’ll share songs, stories & action rhymes. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. For ages 1-3.