Cosplay Meet-up

Join us in the Collaboratory to learn about crafting costumes for cosplaying! All skill levels and skill sets are welcome. We have basic supplies and equipment. Drop-in anytime and bring your own projects. Ages 12+ The space is dedicated to this particular activi......More

Join us in the Collaboratory to learn about crafting costumes for cosplaying! All skill levels and skill sets are welcome. We have basic supplies and equipment. Drop-in anytime and bring your own projects. Ages 12+ The space is dedicated to this particular activity, no registration required. #Collaboratory

Book Babies/Libros para bebés

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months. Weekly on Sundays.

Russian Storytime

Stories, songs, and fun movement activities—all in Russian! This program is perfect for little ones accompanied by their adults and lasts 30–40 minutes. Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Чтение книг, детские песни и подвижные игры на русск......More

Stories, songs, and fun movement activities—all in Russian! This program is perfect for little ones accompanied by their adults and lasts 30–40 minutes. Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Чтение книг, детские песни и подвижные игры на русском языке! Программа проводится для детей в сопровождении взрослых и длится 30-40 минут. Будем рады встрече с вами каждое четвертое воскресенье месяца в час дня, в теплой дружественной обстановке.

Discovery STEM Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and hands-on experiments. For ages 4-7. Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, y experimentos activos. Para edades 4-7 años.

Parallel Play Writers' Group

A fun, spontaneous writing group for adults. Meets monthly on the 4th Sundays. 

Read to the Dogs/Lee a los perros

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 perros de terapia (acompañad......More

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 perros de terapia (acompañados por un entrenador) en una sesión privada de 20 minutos. K – 12o grado. You may sign up for one(1) Read to the Dogs session within a one(1) month period.

Read to the Dogs/Lee a los perros

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 perros de terapia (acompañad......More

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 perros de terapia (acompañados por un entrenador) en una sesión privada de 20 minutos. K – 12o grado. You may sign up for one(1) Read to the Dogs session within a one(1) month period.

Read to the Dogs/Lee a los perros

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 perros de terapia (acompañad......More

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 perros de terapia (acompañados por un entrenador) en una sesión privada de 20 minutos. K – 12o grado. You may sign up for one(1) Read to the Dogs session within a one(1) month period.

Fun for Ones/Añito de diversion para los niños de un año

Join us as we sing, rhyme, share simple stories, and enjoy movement activities in this storytime, specially designed for new walkers and their grownups. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 12-24 months.

Pre-Beginner ESL English Class Provided by Goodwill Industries

This class is an introduction to basic grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students who can read and write in their first language. Students will receive a free textbook as a part of the class. We will work together to learn new vocabulary, se......More

This class is an introduction to basic grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for students who can read and write in their first language. Students will receive a free textbook as a part of the class. We will work together to learn new vocabulary, sentence patterns, and communication using simple English. Esta clase es una introducción a las habilidades básicas de gramática, lectura, escritura, comprensión auditiva y expresión oral para estudiantes que pueden leer y escribir en su primer idioma. Los estudiantes recibirán un libro de texto gratuito como parte de la clase. Trabajaremos juntos para aprender vocabulario nuevo, patrones de oraciones y comunicación usando un inglés simple.

Inclusive Storytime

Limited to 15 children, ages 3-5, and their parents and caregivers. Kids with varying learning styles and abilities come together in a safe and supportive environment. Children who may need visual/communication supports, a more predictable routine, or adapted materials......More

Limited to 15 children, ages 3-5, and their parents and caregivers. Kids with varying learning styles and abilities come together in a safe and supportive environment. Children who may need visual/communication supports, a more predictable routine, or adapted materials due to a motor impairment are welcome. Pre-register at [email protected]; we can send materials home ahead of time. Bilingual sessions are held at Shute Park Library on 1st and 3rd Fridays. 

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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 we encourage advance registr......More

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 we encourage advance registration. To view and schedule available appointments, visit https://hillsboro.libcal.com/appointments/tech-help or call the library at 503-615-6500.

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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 we encourage advance registr......More

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 we encourage advance registration. To view and schedule available appointments, visit https://hillsboro.libcal.com/appointments/tech-help or call the library at 503-615-6500.

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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 we encourage advance registr......More

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 we encourage advance registration. To view and schedule available appointments, visit https://hillsboro.libcal.com/appointments/tech-help or call the library at 503-615-6500.

Digital Navigator Tech Help

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 we encourage advance registr......More

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 we encourage advance registration. To view and schedule available appointments, visit https://hillsboro.libcal.com/appointments/tech-help or call the library at 503-615-6500.

Giờ kể chuyện tiếng Việt - Vietnamese Storytime

30 phút bao gồm những câu chuyện thích hợp với độ tuổi, những trò chơi ngón tay, và các hoạt động khác. 30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, and movement activities.

Level-Up: Summer Adventure Begins

Located at Shute Park in the park! Start your summer off right with fun activities brought to you by: Library on the Loose, Golden Road Arts, Rollin’ Rec, Wetlands on Wheels, Mobile Makers. Featuring: Stefano Iaboni – magical comedy show. | 12:30 – 1:20 PM Get ready......More

Located at Shute Park in the park! Start your summer off right with fun activities brought to you by: Library on the Loose, Golden Road Arts, Rollin’ Rec, Wetlands on Wheels, Mobile Makers. Featuring: Stefano Iaboni – magical comedy show. | 12:30 – 1:20 PM Get ready for giggles, gasps, and a whole lot of abracadabra!

Chess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca

Practice your moves in a casual setting with other players of these ancient board games. Students of all ages & adults are welcome! All levels are welcome! Practica tus movimientos de ajedrez en un ambiente informal con otros jugadores. ¡Estudiantes de todas las edade......More

Practice your moves in a casual setting with other players of these ancient board games. Students of all ages & adults are welcome! All levels are welcome! Practica tus movimientos de ajedrez en un ambiente informal con otros jugadores. ¡Estudiantes de todas las edades y adultos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos!

Book Babies/Libros para bebés

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months. Weekly on Sundays.

Steps & Stories: A Summer Storytime Stroll

Enjoy a kid-paced nature walk around the ponds behind the library. Meet at the back doors. We will look for wildlife, signs of the season, and share some stories and songs as we travel. Children can walk, toddle, ride in a stroller, be carried – all forms of locomot......More

Enjoy a kid-paced nature walk around the ponds behind the library. Meet at the back doors. We will look for wildlife, signs of the season, and share some stories and songs as we travel. Children can walk, toddle, ride in a stroller, be carried – all forms of locomotion that work on a paved trail.