Events and things to do in Portland

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The Cursed Café (Jul 17)

The Cursed Café (Jul 17)

Enter a world of Fractured Fairytales with our Brand New Off-Broadway Camp for Summer. For 11 - 14 years of age you will Sing Dance...

StoryWalk®
8-9am

StoryWalk®

Enjoy reading and nature as you stroll along the Fanno Creek Trail behind the library. Pause along the way at displays of each page from a...
Baby Bugs Storytime @ Murray Scholls
9-9:30am

Baby Bugs Storytime @ Murray Scholls

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for babies and their caregivers! This storytime is best for babies who aren't walking yet...
Baby Bugs Storytime @ Murray Scholls
9-9:30am

Baby Bugs Storytime @ Murray Scholls

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for babies and their caregivers! This storytime is best for babies who aren't walking yet...
Baby Stay & Play @ Murray Scholls
9:30-10am

Baby Stay & Play @ Murray Scholls

A time for babies and their caregivers to hang out, play, chat, and make friends at the library. Ages 0-12 months or until walking.
Baby Stay & Play @ Murray Scholls
9:30-10am

Baby Stay & Play @ Murray Scholls

A time for babies and their caregivers to hang out, play, chat, and make friends at the library. Ages 0-12 months or until walking.
Book Babies (0-12 months)
10:15-10:45am

Book Babies (0-12 months)

Raise a reader with the library! Enjoy stories, songs and movement when you come to our interactive storytimes. Storytimes are 20-30 minutes...
Babies & Ones Playgroup
10:15-11:15am

Babies & Ones Playgroup

A casual play and socialization time for you and your little one! We provide toys, music, and fun. Ages 24 months & under.
Babies & Ones Playgroup
10:15-11:15am

Babies & Ones Playgroup

A casual play and socialization time for you and your little one! We provide toys, music, and fun. Ages 24 months and under.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
10:30-11:30am

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Help your child get excited for kindergarten with music, stories, activities, and play. Families with kids ages 4-5 can attend individual...
Little Scientists Storytime
11:30am-12pm

Little Scientists Storytime

Discover the wonder of science through books, repetition, songs, and play. We will explore our five senses and more! Ages 12-36 months.
Little Scientists Storytime
11:30am-12pm

Little Scientists Storytime

Discover the wonder of science through books, repetition, songs, and play. We will explore our five senses and more! Ages 12-36 months.
DAM Open Lab
12-4pm

DAM Open Lab

Welcome to our makerspace, DAM (Design And Make)! During Open Lab hours, the makerspace is open for all ages. Drop in to explore and use any...
DAM Open Lab
12-4pm

DAM Open Lab

Welcome to our makerspace, DAM (Design And Make)! During Open Lab hours, the makerspace is open for all ages. Drop in to explore and use any...
Cookies, Karts and Crafts for Teens
2-4pm

Cookies, Karts and Crafts for Teens

Spend a cozy couple of hours eating cookies, making crafts, and playing Mario Kart! This chill, drop in program is for ages 11-18.
Friday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls
4-5pm

Friday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls

Join us as we learn about art and make beautiful creations! No Friday Art Fun Aug. 21 or 28. Ages 2-8 with family.
Friday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls
4-5pm

Friday Art Fun at 4 @ Murray Scholls

Join us as we learn about art and make beautiful creations! No Friday Art Fun Aug. 21 and 28. Ages 2-8 with family.
2026 Grades 7 & 8 Summer Conference - Language Arts & History
4-1:30pm

2026 Grades 7 & 8 Summer Conference - Language Arts & History

Grades 7 & 8 Summer Conference - Language Arts & History
ZooNights - July 17, 2026
5-9pm

ZooNights - July 17, 2026

Celebrate summer at the zoo Fridays through August at ZooNights! Each evening is filled with live music, food carts, keeper chats and...
Escape the Library: Teen Takeover
7-9pm

Escape the Library: Teen Takeover

You can take over the library after hours, but can you escape it? Play an escape game while munching on pizza. Space is limited, so call...