Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Ontario, OR. Get involved locally.
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Volunteer with us! Join PP&R for a family-friendly, monthly volunteer event to help with gardening and land care activities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation. This is a great opportunit
Join this art series celebrating the beauty and resilience of Black hair! Design and paint a canvas inspired by natural hair with The Lamb Art Studio . Decorate your canvas with beads as symbols of cultural joy and self-love. Each session will have a different design, and participants may join as...
Volunteer with us! Help us tend to this beautiful new park in SE Portland. Join PP&R for monthly, family-friendly volunteer events at Parklane Park to help weed and prune garden beds, mulch plants and trees, remove debris, build soil health, and inst
The ultimate after-school hangout for teens and pre-teens (ages 13-17)! Kick back with your friends, get creative, or just chill. We've got comfy spots, board games, art supplies, quiet study zones, and all the video games you could want. It's the perfect spot to meet new people, try cool stuff,...
Volunteer with us! Help us tend to this beautiful new park in SE Portland. Join PP&R for monthly, family-friendly volunteer events at Mill Park to help weed, prune, and mulch the plant beds around the community garden. This is a great opportunity to
Volunteer with us! Help us tend to this beloved park in North Portland. Join PP&R for a monthly volunteer event to help with a variety of gardening and land care opportunities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching
Volunteer with us! Join PP&R and your neighbors for a family-friendly volunteer hour to help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants to the garden bed. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening, with the option to connect
Help improve and care for the Cloud Forest in Washington Park! We will spend the morning removing undesirable plants, hand-weeding, and other gardening tasks. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are welcome. No previous experience is required; PP&
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Do you have knitting and/or crocheting projects that you’d love to get finished? Or new ones you want to start? Please join us for this social group on Tuesdays for yarn work and fun! Intermediate and more advanced crafters are welcome.
Discover the beautiful images of cities and architecture created by a group of our Member Artists. In this second of our Artist Spotlight series, find works that draw inspiration from the urban environments around us. Learn more at rentalsalesgallery.com.Featuring pieces by Robert Gleason, Wayne...
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection. This event is first come, first served.
This immersive afternoon experience invites you to connect with plants through tea, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Our August 14 Lotus session with Zebith Thalden will use colored pencils as the medium.
Learn how to create your own ribbon skirts from start to finish! Measure fabric and select ribbons to sew your project to take home. This workshop welcomes all levels of sewing experience. Join an opportunity to celebrate your tribal heritage and culture in a supportive, creative space. Presented...
Let's celebrate queer brilliance with a community craft night! Start, finish, or dream your craft project into existence. Queer Craft Social is a dedicated time to gather, create, and connect. Break through your creative blocks and find your people in our collaborative space. Come let your inner...
Share songs, rhymes, and playtime while learning about early literacy skills and socializing in a supportive environment. Ages 0-12 months.
Join us as we create magical seed balls that you can take home and throw in your garden or yard. Watch the magic unfold as your seeds sprout and bring life to your space. To add even more fun to our journey, we'll read the book 'My Friend Earth' by Patricia MacLachlan. It's a story that will make...
Bookbabies Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Miss Chris guides parents and caregivers through some inspirational early development activities for babies and toddlers. Adults learn techniques that help expand learning experiences at home with their child. Bonus: Visit with other parents and caregivers while...
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. This is a free program brought to you by.
Adults meet in person monthly to discuss a featured book at this member-led book group. Gatherings take place in the adult nonfiction section of the library on the first Wednesday of the month, 2-3:30 pm. Check the library calendar for details and please register if you plan to attend. All are...
Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot. What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. Creative Learning Room staff and volunteers..
Do you like to game? Are you in 4th - 6th grade? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.
Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime. Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to...
漆扇作为漆器的一种，最早可追溯到4000多年前。东汉时期，漆器已然成为了重要的工艺品，而扇子作为夏日纳凉的工具，且为文人所好，自然成为了漆器中不可或缺的一员。漆扇的制作技艺在唐代达到了巅峰，漆扇成为了宫廷和贵族的珍贵收藏品。随着时间的推移，漆扇逐渐走向民间。 跟我们一起来体验非遗文化，做一把属于自己的独一无二的漆扇，这个世界上没有相同的两个人，也没有相同的两把漆扇，每个人、每把扇子就是那个特别的存在。 Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation , a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our..
Make your own adorable plantie friends with LeBrie Rich of PenFelt Studio. Learn how to felt and take your new little friend home with you!
Are you a Pokémon card fan? If so, join us for some Pokémon free-play! For kids new to Pokémon and experts alike, focusing on cards and Pokémon TCG. Ideal for Grades 3-8, but all Pokémon-loving kids (and their grownups who want to learn more) are welcome!
Pick up craft supplies at either library. Grab and Go Crafts are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. One per child, please. Crafts are available on the first Friday of each month.
Join Whiskers and Tails for a heartwarming day of rabbit-assisted wellness and learning. Experience the calming presence of rabbits through guided interactions. A gentle, enriching event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being for all ages. Space is limited and...
Make your own adorable plantie friends with LeBrie Rich of PenFelt Studio. Learn how to felt and take your new little friend home with you!
Join us for Teen Dungeons and Dragons at the East County Library! Create your character and work with your friends to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and get the loot! There will be snacks! Registration required, limited spots available.
Learn to play the guitar or ukulele in a welcoming environment! Open to ages 8 and up, this program lets you explore these instruments in 20-minute sessions with guidance from a dedicated instructor. To register for a date and time slot, please call (503) 988-5123 or sign up at Midland's Welcome...
Albina Music Club is a convenient drop-in style program, making it easy to fit into your schedule. 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...
Join Whiskers and Tails for a heartwarming day of rabbit-assisted wellness and learning. Experience the calming presence of rabbits through guided interactions. A gentle, enriching event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being for all ages. Space is limited and...
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks. Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.