Events Calendar / July 17, 2025

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McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

An unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living.

Next discussion on August 21: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

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Bookworms and Popcorn

Love to read? Love popcorn? Come hang out with other kids who do too! Share your book suggestions or ask for recommendations. No assigned books, just great ideas and great snacks! Grades 2-5

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Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout

A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.

Grades 6-12

Zine Movie & Make: $100 and a T-Shirt: A Documentary About Zines in the Northwest thumbnail Photo

Zine Movie & Make: $100 and a T-Shirt: A Documentary About Zines in the Northwest

Make zines while watching a zine documentary by zinester Joe Biel! Using broken and borrowed equipment, Joe Biel illuminates the world of self-publishing. Along the way he gives glimpses of the Portland Zine Symposium, goes on a zine-themed bicycle tour around Portland, and interviews local zinesters.

 2004 | NR | 50m

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Summer Board Game Workshop

This is a weekly program that will run every Thursday from July 10th to August 28th. We will learn basic Game Design principles and then apply those to create our own PLAYABLE board games! Registration is required, supplies and space are limited.

For Registered Participants only, Registration Closed.

Ages 10+