Albina Library

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.

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!

What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 16.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

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.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

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:

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

Hózhó Náhásdlįį': Walking In Beauty

Join artist Lorne James for a participatory art initiative inspired by Navajo cultural beliefs of harmony, balance, and interconnections. This project invites you to create art flags that reflect your interpretation of "Walking in Beauty."

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.

Learn about how a 3D printer works and go home with a small 3D printed object! You'll choose from a short list of pre-selected model options, follow the facilitator in using software to set up your print, and then send your object to the printer. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 30.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

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.

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!

What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

Learn to design an acrylic keychain in the Glowforge web app, prepare your project for production, and send your creation to the laser cutter! All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 16.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

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.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and try a new craft on the 2nd Saturday of each month, all supplies provided!

Craft for December: Ornament Making

This crafting event is intended for adult patrons and is first come, first served.

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:

Use a Glowforge laser cutter to engrave and cut designs out of acrylic or wood, with assistance from staff and volunteers. No experience needed! A selection of laser-safe materials will be available for you to use.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 24.

Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!

What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.

Learn to play the violin in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore the instrument with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Call (503) 988-5123 to register, or sign-up for an open timeslot and date at the Welcome Desk.

Please note: schedule 1 appointment per person per day, up to one week in advance.

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.

Learn about how a 3D printer works and go home with a small 3D printed object! You'll choose from a short list of pre-selected model options, follow the facilitator in using software to set up your print, and then send your object to the printer. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 30.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Staff and volunteers will help you 3D print a project of your choice (subject to time limits). Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or already have an STL file ready, we'll help you on the next step of your 3D printing journey. No experience necessary. An assortment of colors of PLA will be available.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens December 1.

Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

When: Every Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner musician at the Music Club! Passionate about creating your own tracks, experimenting with sounds, and collaborating? Join us!

What We Do: We explore tools and techniques for music creation, empowering you to bring your musical visions to life.