Events

Feeling stressed? Enjoy a little creative escape. Stop by the library to grab daily journaling prompts for a fun, relaxing May. Write every day or just when inspiration strikes. Grades 6-12.

Lewis & Clark College is collaborating with the library to present "This is Vietnamese Portland." Learn how the Vietnamese community has shaped and contributed to the city of Portland.

Lewis & Clark College está colaborando con la…

March 1 – May 31

Need advice from a peer? Could you use some words of encouragement, a book or streaming recommendation, or just some random knowledge? Submit your question at the library, or via this form and an actual, real-life Teen…

March 2 – May 31 Children’s Room | Kids & Families

Spring is in the air! Find all the hidden pictures on the bulletin board, then visit the children’s desk to claim your prize.

Thursday, May 1- Saturday, May 31

Fanno Creek Trail | Kids & Families

Enjoy reading and nature at the same time as you walk the Fanno Creek Trail behind the library. Pause along the way at displays of each page from a specially-chosen…

Make your own Sam the Sleepy Strawberry, a sewing and embroidery kit created by Heron Hill Stitch Company. Great for beginners!

Register here before May 13 to reserve a luxe craft kit teens can make at home. Pick up the kits at the…

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 equipment available. A staff member is stationed in the space to answer questions and assist when…

This class focuses on more advanced grammar and vocabulary for those who are looking to improve their spoken and written English skills. We will explore and discuss the themes in each unit of the provided textbook while applying the…

Join us for LEGO Free Play every third Thursday of the month! Explore your creativity and spend the afternoon making masterpieces out of the legendary, colorful building blocks. We’ll provide the LEGOs, you provide imagination! Bring a…

Got questions about managing your email, navigating social media, downloading e-books, or using new tech?

Sign up for personalized support with Sonya, Shute Park Library’s Digital Navigator! Walk-ins are welcome based on availability, but…

Paperback Pals is a book club for youth 3rd - 5th grade.

If you like to read, this is the program for you!

We usually read OBOB books, so this is a good group if you're interested in competing for Oregon Battle of the Books. We read the…

This group is for poets, 18 and older, at any level of expertise to meet and discuss their in-progress, original poems and provide courteous, constructive, verbal or written commentary. Facilitated by Susan Swartwout.

Join via…

Is chill music and no pressure crafts your vibe? Come and hang out with us to explore some fun no-worries water color and doodle techniques.

For ages 12-18.

Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas, clase de nivel inicial, los jueves de 4:00 a 5:00 p. m. en la biblioteca

Goodwill Industries está ofreciendo clases de inglés gratuitas para personas que hablan otros idiomas. Esta clase es una…

Makerspace Open Labs are for anyone who wants to check out the space and use our equipment to make cool things. Room assistants are available to guide you in the basic use of the tools and technology. Come in with an idea and leave with a…

Want to build your skills and confidence? Read aloud to a trained therapy dog (accompanied by their handler) in a private 20-minute session. Grades K – 12.¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades y tu confianza? Inscríbete para leer en voz alta a…

The Bethany Village Spring Market features food, product vendors and live music. Stop by the library booth to learn about our summer events.

The Bethany Village Plaza is located at 4720 NW Bethany Blvd (the parking lot near Starbucks).

Want to build your skills and confidence? Read aloud to a trained therapy dog (accompanied by their handler) in a private 20-minute session. Grades K – 12.¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades y tu confianza? Inscríbete para leer en voz alta a…

¡Hablemos Español! Join our engaging Spanish Conversation Club at the library, tailored for individuals eager to transition from studying to speaking. Facilitated by native speakers, this program provides a welcoming space to practice…

Want to build your skills and confidence? Read aloud to a trained therapy dog (accompanied by their handler) in a private 20-minute session. Grades K – 12.¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades y tu confianza? Inscríbete para leer en voz alta a…