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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–1pm

Explore Your Park at Westmoreland Park

Westmoreland Park playground — Portland · Multnomah Co. · Portland & Multnomah County

Free drop-in nature activities, scavenger hunts and creature features for all ages.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Portland Parks & Recreation ↗

Library storytimes & programs (87, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyBook Babies · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30pm

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10:15amBook Babies (0-12 months) · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Hollywood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Woodstock Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm

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10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingua · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · Free

10:15amInclusive Storytime · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyTiny Tots · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Gregory Heights Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
East County Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Midland Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyHora de Cuentos · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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East County Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Gregory Heights Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Troutdale Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 4pm

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11:30amMandarin Chinese Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMusic and Dance · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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12pmAudio Production Drop In with EXT.606 · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmGuitar & Ukulele Lessons · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3:30pmBlack Family Playtime · Midland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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North Portland Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Sherwood Public Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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4pmAfter-School Artists · Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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4:15pmTween Council · Woodstock Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:30pmCanta Con Amigos: Sing with Friends · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4:30pmGraphic Novel Club grades 6-8 · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:30pmLego Club / Club de Lego · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:45pmTween Game Night · Northwest Library, Portland 11+ · Free

5:30pmSTEM: M&M Survival Challenge | Desafío de Supervivencia M&M · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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10:15amVietnamese-English Bilingual Storytime / Giờ kể chuyện song ngữ Việt - Anh · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBrick Builders · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime with Playtime · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amIndependent Maker Time · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

10:30amKids Creation Club · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSpanish Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en Español · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 6-10 · Free

11amNAHM Celebrating Native Stories: Author Michaela Goade · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amNAHM: Beginner Beaded Earrings · Troutdale Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:15pm

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11:15amSomali Waqtiga Ciyaarta / Somali Family Playtime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30pm

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12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmComedia, magia, malabares y humor absurdo con Ángel Ocasio · Rockwood Library, Gresham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMaking Music with Ableton · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1:30pmLEGO™ Club · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 6-10 · Free

2pmKarts with SCRAP! · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmNAHM Celebrating Native Stories with Karen Kitchen · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAudio Production Drop In with EXT.606 · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmAfrofuturism with Walidah Imarisha · Rockwood Library, Gresham 11+ · Free

3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmNAHM Celebrating Native Stories and Traditional Native Games · East County Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmReflecting Self-Love: Mirror Decorating · Kenton Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10:15amBook Babies/Libros para bebés · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Sign · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmNAHM: Cultural Knowledge Preservation and Sharing · Belmont Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmGarb & Gab · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free

1pmMakerspace Open Hours | Horario Abierto del Espacio de Creación · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPro-"craft"-ination Time in DAM · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmScience Sunday: Pinecone Bird Feeders · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

2pmNAHM: Basic Brick Stitch Beaded Earrings · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2:30pmDogs & Tales · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 6-10 · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmInternational Storytime - Arabic · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmNAHM Beading with Portland All Nations Canoe Family · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNAHM: Indigenous Storytelling with Karen Kitchen · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family Playtime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPowwow Presentation of Fancy Shawl Dance · Sherwood Public Library, Sherwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm中文家庭手工时间 - Chinese Family Craft Time · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSoulful Sundays and Albina: Bingo Night · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmHillsboro Youth Speech & Debate · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

4pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmУчимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (79, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amBilingual Inclusive Storytime / Cuentos bilingüe Inclusivos · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyBook Babies · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30pm

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10:15amBook Babies (0-12 months) · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Hollywood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Woodstock Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm

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10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingua · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · Free

10:15amInternational Storytime - Japanese · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyTiny Tots · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Gregory Heights Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
East County Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Rockwood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Midland Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMandarin Chinese Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amToddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years) · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyHora de Cuentos · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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East County Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Gregory Heights Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:15am
Troutdale Library Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 4pm

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11:30amLittle Scientists Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyMusic and Dance · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmGuitar & Ukulele Lessons · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 3 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Albina Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30pm

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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Fri, Nov 20 · times varyRead to the Dogs · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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North Portland Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Woodstock Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30pm

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4pmAfter-School Artists · Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove 6-10 · Free

4pmFriday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

4pmPokemon Club · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmGraphic Novel Club grades 4-5 · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmQueer Youth Club · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:45pmTween Council · Northwest Library, Portland 11+ · Free

5:30pmNational Native American Heritage Month Celebration | Celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5:30pmPuzzle Swap · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10amCosplay Meet-up · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amQuilting Friends · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am

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Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyRussian Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood Sun, Nov 22 · 1pm

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10:30amFamily Storytime with Playtime · North Portland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amIndependent Maker Time · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

10:30amKids Creation Club · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amNAHM: Hózhó Náhásdlįį' Walking in Beauty · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12:15pm

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11:15amMusic and Dance / Música y Baile · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amWaqtiga sheekoyinka Familada Somaliyeed/Somali Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmGarden Home Neighborhood Cafe · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmOrigami · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMaking Music with Ableton · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmDIY Bedazzling Books and Other Fun Things · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmNAHM: Weaving with PANCF · Rockwood Library, Gresham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAudio Production Drop In with EXT.606 · East County Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3pmChess / Backgammon Club · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFollow the Reader · Gregory Heights Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmIlluminating Origami with Yuki for Kids · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesScribes and Scribbles: Autumnal Zine · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

10:15amBook Babies/Libros para bebés · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmMakerspace Open Hours | Horario Abierto del Espacio de Creación · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmArabic Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:30pmScience Storytime: Rain Cycle Science · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

2pmThe Crown Maker: Portland Opera To Go · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family: Native Storytime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmScribes and Scribbles: Writing Workshop · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm中文家庭手工时间 - Chinese Family Craft Time · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmУчимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (45, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amTiny Tots Playtime (ages 1-2 years) · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amToddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years) · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 27 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Rockwood Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Central Library Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Nov 27 · 11:15am

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10:30amTiny Tots · Northwest Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Playtime · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenton Library Fri, Nov 27 · 11:30am
Northwest Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm

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11:30amMusic & Dance Playtime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNintendo Switch · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmRegalia Repair · Holgate Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4pmFriday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenton Library Fri, Nov 27 · 4pm
Central Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

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4:45pmTween Game Night · Northwest Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amMusic and Dance · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amRainbow Family Playtime · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyBook Babies · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · Free

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Rockwood Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Nov 29 · 12:30pm

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11:15amMusic and Dance / Música y Baile · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amSomali Waqtiga Ciyaarta / Somali Family Playtime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amBlack Family Playtime · Albina Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmAutumn Craft | Manualidades de Otoño · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRead to the Dogs · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmBoard Gaming at the Library · West Slope Community Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO Free Play · Cedar Mill Library, Portland 6-10 · Free

2pmSuper Saturday: Recyclesaurus · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 6-10 · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pm¡Juega y aprende! - Playtime in Spanish · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

Time variesDía de los Muertos Community Ofrenda · Tigard Public Library, Tigard 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMakerspace Open Hours | Horario Abierto del Espacio de Creación · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family Playtime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmScience Sunday: Take Apart Day! · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm中文家庭手工时间 - Chinese Family Craft Time · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm普通话故事时间 - Chinese (Mandarin) Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmBlack Family Storytime · St. Johns Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (70, free)

From Multnomah County Library and Washington County (WCCLS) libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4 · Time variesGrab and Go Crafts · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 6-10 · Free

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Bethany Library Fri, Dec 4
Cedar Mill Library Fri, Dec 4

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10amBookbabies · North Plains Public Library, North Plains 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBabies & Ones Playgroup · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amBilingual Inclusive Storytime / Cuentos bilingüe Inclusivos · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyBook Babies · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
St. Johns Library Sun, Dec 6 · 12:30pm

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10:15amHora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Bebés - Bilingual Book Babies · Troutdale Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyTiny Tots · At 7 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Gregory Heights Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
East County Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Midland Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyToddler Storytime · At 5 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Capitol Hill Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Albina Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Capitol Hill Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Woodstock Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Midland Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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11amJapanese Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amToddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years) · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
Kenton Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:30am
Woodstock Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Northwest Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Cedar Mill Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Beaverton City Library Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyHora de Cuentos · At 4 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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East County Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:30am
Gregory Heights Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:15am
Troutdale Library Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm
Holgate Library Sat, Dec 5 · 4pm

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11:30amInclusive Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyMusic and Dance · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Belmont Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:30am
Capitol Hill Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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1pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:15pmPreschool Sensory Storytime · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmGuitar & Ukulele Lessons · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLego Club · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30pm
Central Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

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4pmFriday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 6-10 · Free

4pmPokemon Club · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmTeen / Tween Craft Club · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs · Woodstock Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:45pmTween Council · Northwest Library, Portland 11+ · Free

5:30pmSTEM: Build Your Own Flashlight | Construye tu Propia Linterna · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amDigital Navigator · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 11+ · Free

10amHoliday in the Grove · Forest Grove City Library, Forest Grove 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amBilingual Storytime with N.D. Byma · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amFamily Storytime @ Murray Scholls · Beaverton Murray Scholls Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyRainbow Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Holgate Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am

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10:30amKids Creation Club · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amWinter Family Crafts · Kenton Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amNWDT Presents: Nutcracker Tea · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPop-Up Maker Space · Sherwood Public Library, Sherwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPrintmaking for the Holidays · Troutdale Library, Portland 11+ · Free

11amYoung Willamette Writers Author Chat: Brian Parker · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyGiờ Đọc Sách Song Ngữ/Bilingual Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Midland Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:15am
Holgate Library Sun, Dec 6 · 12:15pm

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11:15amMusic and Dance / Música y Baile · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyBlack Family Storytime · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Albina Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am
St. Johns Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30pm

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11:30amTiny Tales Together · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmCentral Library Tour · Central Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmCrafternoon Tea +Fabric Exchange · Garden Home Community Library, Portland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLego Robotics · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmCasual Chess · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

2pmBeaverton Community Band Holiday Concert · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBuraanbur: Somali Culture, Dance, Poetry for Women · Capitol Hill Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyScoring To Picture · At 2 Multnomah County and Washington County branches 11+ · Free

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Holgate Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm
Northwest Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30pm

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2pmSuper Saturday: No-Sew Snowman · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 6-10 · Free

3pmChess / Backgammon Club · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 11+ · Free

3pmCompose Your College Essay with Alex Gordin · Fairview-Columbia Library, Portland 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThe Makerspace Winter Challenge · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10:15amBook Babies/Libros para bebés · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Sign · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmMaking Music with Ableton · North Portland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmEast Portland Tabletop Arcade · Midland Library, Portland 11+ · Free

1pmMakerspace Open Hours | Horario Abierto del Espacio de Creación · Cornelius Public Library, Cornelius 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmKorean Storytime · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:30pmMakerspace Open Lab · Tualatin Public Library, Tualatin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmParol-Making Workshop · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWatercolor Paint-Along for Tweens · Sellwood-Moreland Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDAM Open Lab · Beaverton City Library, Beaverton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNative Family: Native Friends and Family Storytime · Belmont Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmScience Sunday: Ice Experiment! · Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood, Hillsboro 6-10 · Free

4pm3D Printer Orientation - ages 10+ · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmУчимся со сказкой - Russian Storytime · Holgate Library, Portland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pmRead to the Dogs/Lee a los perros · Hillsboro Public Library, Shute Park, Hillsboro 6-10 · 11+ · Free

About this page

378 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026