Programs for Kids and Families

The Amazing Bubble Man
The Amazing Bubble Man!
Saturday, June 17, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 – 3:00 PM

The Amazing Bubble Man (a.k.a. Louis Pearl) explores the magic of bubbles, combining comedy, science and artistry with absolutely spellbinding bubble tricks. Two shows, 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Free tickets for both shows are available starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 17 at the Information Desk of the Library. You must have a ticket to attend. For all ages. Held in the Community Room.

Various origami animals
Origami
Saturdays, June 17, July 15, and August 19, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Make paper creations with the Portland Oregon Paper Shapers! Challenge yourself with a complex origami masterpiece, or keep it simple while learning the basics. For all ages. Held in the Community Room; June 17's session will be held in the Makerspace.

Angel Ocasio leaning on a balloon
Angel Ocasio
Saturday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Prepare yourself for hilarious hijinks, but be careful with your milk – the supremely silly and gloriously goofy clown Angel Ocasio will make you laugh so hard it might come shooting out of your nose! For all ages. Held in the Community Room.

A disco ball and microphone against a background of colored lights
Karaoke Fever
Mondays, June 26, July 31, and August 28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Find your song and use your voice during our karaoke series! We'll bring the snacks and you bring the energy! For kids, teens, and adults. Families welcome! Costumes encouraged! Held in the Community Room. Please register using the links below if you're planning to sing. (Singing duos or groups only need to register for one spot.) No registration required if you're just there to listen, cheer, and dance!

Super Saturday
Super Saturday
Saturdays, July 1, 8, and 22, and August 5 and 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Join us this Saturday afternoon for SUPER Saturday! Whether creating a new masterpiece, building amazing feats of engineering, or exploring something completely new, you're sure to have a blast! For kids in grades K through 5. Registration is recommended but not required; you can register using the links below. Held in the Community Room or the Makerspace (final location to be determined).

An explosion of Coke and Mentos in a kiddie pool on the library plaza
Science Spectacular
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Explosions! Rockets! Broken eggs! Join us for some spectacular science on Tuesdays this summer. We’ll be on the plaza in front of the library doing wacky demonstrations and leading awesome experiments. For elementary school age children. Free!

The Oregon Bird Man holding a parrot on each arm
The Bird Man
Saturday, July 29, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 – 3:00 PM

The beauty and majesty of birds will be on full display as Oregon's Bird Man, Karl Anderson, brings some of his flock to the library. If you love wild animals, you do not want to miss this show! Two shows, 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Free tickets for both shows are available starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 29 at the Information Desk of the Library. You must have a ticket to attend. For all ages. Held in the Community Room.

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