February 2017 - Multnomah County Library

Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd., 503.988.5389
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available
on a first-come, first-served basis, except as
noted.
FOR FAMILIES
Book Babies
Storytime for children 0-12 months with adult.
Wednesdays, 11:15 am-noon
Thursdays, 11:15 am-noon
Tiny Tots
Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.
Tuesdays, 4-4:45 pm
Wednesdays, 10:15-11 am
Toddler Storytime
Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult. Use
the side entrance.
Tuesdays, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Preschool Storytime
Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult.
Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 am
February 2017
Chinese (Cantonese) Storytime
Storytime presented in Cantonese for children ages
0-6 years with adult.
Sundays, 2:15-3 pm
Chess @ the Library
Have fun playing chess! We provide the chess
equipment. All ages welcome.
Saturdays, 1-3:30 pm
Chinese Chess
Come play Chinese Chess. We provide the boards
and pieces. All ages welcome.
Sundays, 2:30-3:30 pm
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important
holidays in many Asian cultures celebrating life, good
health and prosperity. Join us to bring in the new year
with cultural performances, educational activities, and
light refreshments. Happy new year!
Tuesday, February 7, 6-7:30 pm
FOR TEENS
La hora de aprender
Programa educativo en español de 30 semanas para
niños de 0 a 6 años cuyo idioma es el español. Los
niños aprenderán letras, números, colores, formas, y
mucho más de una manera divertida a través de la
lectura, escritura, conversación, cantos y juegos.
Este programa gratuito concluye con una graduación
y certificados para los niños participantes. Regístrese
en cualquiera de las bibliotecas que ofrecen La hora
de aprender.
Martes, 6-6:45 pm (excepto el 7 de febrero)
Teen Council
Build leadership skills, work on creative projects, plan
events, earn service hours, and have fun with other
teens and library staff. Snacks provided!
Saturday, February 4, 2:30-4 pm
Saturday, February 18, 2:30-4 pm
Vietnamese/English Storytime
Storytime presented in Vietnamese and English for
children ages 0-6 years with adult.
Saturdays, 4:30-5:15 pm
Woodburned Box
Try your hand at wood burning! No experience
necessary. Leave with a small wood box or picture
frame that shows off your new skills. For teens in
grades 6-12. Registration required; register online, in
the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Saturday, February 11, 2:30-4 pm
Anime Fanatics
Come, sit back and relax while watching and drawing
your favorite anime! For teens in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, February 8, 4-5 pm
Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd., 503.988.5389
February 2017
FOR ADULTS
COMPUTER CLASSES
English Classes
Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. For more
information, call 503.577.9984.
Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm
Chinese Computer Basics
Come learn about computers in a friendly
environment. Bring your own mobile device or
laptop, or use a library computer.
Mondays, 2:30-4:30 pm (except February 20)
Cooking Around the World: Austrian
Lebkuchen Valentine’s Day Cookies
Learn to make Austrian Lebkuchen cookies and
have fun decorating them with Edurne GarciaAndre. Registration required; register online, in the
library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Sunday, February 12, 3:30-4:30 pm
Pageturners
Join us for Everybody Reads, Multnomah County
Library’s annual community reading project. Read
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by
Matthew Desmond. Engage in stimulating
conversation about books, exchange perspectives
about characters and plot, and get to know your
neighbors.
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am-noon
Adult Coloring Group
Grab your favorite coloring tools and coloring book,
and join us for a fun time of coloring, relaxation and
meeting new people.
Sunday, February 19, noon-1:30 pm
TechnoHosts
Free one-on-one computer help for the whole
family! Friendly, trained TechnoHost volunteers
can help you with basic computer issues such as
creating and saving documents, printing, sending
email, connecting to the library wi-fi, and getting
started on searching the web and navigating the
library's website and catalog.
Tuesdays, noon-2 pm
Ayuda con tecnología / Tech Help
¿Tiene preguntas sobre tecnología? ¿Le gustaría
saber más sobre el uso de celulares, tabletas,
descargas de aplicaciones (apps), libros
electrónicos y audiolibros? ¡Pregúntenos! ¡Venga a
la biblioteca para recibir ayuda tecnológica e
individual con sus dispositivos móviles! Se requiere
registro; registrarse en línea, en la biblioteca o
llamando al 503.988.5234.
Viernes, 11-11:30 am and 11:30 am-noon