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May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013

Reigning Cats And Dogs

The fourlegged companions in our lives are celebrated at the May show Reigning Cats And Dogs at Lane Gallery. Featuring works by Pat Berman (pictured), Joanne Kollman, Carol Bietsch, Gila Lane, Lisa Griffen, Celeste Bergin, Michelle Gallagher, Joanne Licardo and Susan Schenk. Gallery Hours are 11 – 5 daily, closed Wednesdays. 2627 SE Clinton St. 503.232.3526/laneartgallery.com .

: “Mindful Distractions”by Pat Berman

Start:	May 1, 2013
End:	May 31, 2013

May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013

A Taxonomy Of Things

contains Dr. Bob Pliny’s piece Water, pictured here from his latest collection. His recycled painted book pages and painting, collage are featured along with assemblages by Israel Hughes in the May show at 12×16 Gallery, 8235 SE 13th Ave. No. 5. throughout the month.

: Dr. Bob Pliny, Water

Gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday 11-5 pm. 503.432.3513/ www.12x16gallery.com .

Start:	May 1, 2013
End:	May 31, 2013

May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013

Multnomah County Library May events

Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th Ave., 503.988.5382

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.

FOR FAMILIES

Toddler Storytime

Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.

Thursdays through May 23, 10:15-10:45 am

Preschool Storytime

Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult.

Thursdays through May 23, 11:15 am-noon

Tiny Tots

Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.

Fridays through May 24, 10:15-11 am

Book Babies

Storytime for children 0-12 months with adult.

Fridays through May 24, 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Family Storytime

Storytime for children 0-6 years with adult.

Saturdays through May 18, 10:15-10:45 am

Belmont Builders

Drop in and explore your building prowess with LEGOs, K’NEX and more! We’ll supply the building materials … you bring the creativity and imagination. All ages welcome.

Thursday, May 9, 3:30-4:30 pm

Knitting for Beginners

Drop in and learn to knit or crochet, get help with a project or learn a new technique. Bring needles and yarn. For ages 8 through adult.

Tuesday, May 14, 3:30-5:30 pm

Tuesday, May 28, 3:30-5:30 pm

Children’s Folk Songs from the Rural South

Newel Briggs sings old slave songs accompanied by his guitar, mandolin and banjo. Raised by his grandparents, the first people in his family to be born free, Newel’s grandma sang songs such as “Loop de Loo,” “Miss Mary Mac,” “Ham Bone” and “Shortnin’ Bread.” Learn about the history behind the songs and find out which one is about taking a bath on Saturday night!

Thursday, May 16, 3:30-4:15 pm

FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Read to the Dogs ^SM

Read to Wally! Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Pet Partners®. Registration required; call 503.988.5382.

Saturday, May 4, 1-3 pm

Saturday, May 25, 1-3 pm

Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th Ave., 503.988.5382

FOR ADULTS

Is this thing on? Get help with Library2Go

Is there an e-book reader gathering dust in your closet because you’re not sure how to get started? Are you dying to try out the library’s downloadable audiobooks but don’t know how to transfer the files? Drop in for one-on-one help using Library2Go. Please bring your device and any other equipment you need to download and/or transfer to your device. Made possible in part by The Library Foundation.

Wednesday, May 1, 6:15-7:15 pm

Wednesday, May 15, 6:15-7:15 pm

Explore the Bounty: Enjoy the Taste of the Season at Your Farmers Market

Join the Portland Farmers Market for some quick recipe ideas using the freshest ingredients from the Market. There will be an opportunity to taste the goodness, plus more suggestions on how to share the bounty with family and friends. Visit the Buckman Market at SE 20th and Salmon between Belmont and Hawthorne on Thursdays from 3 to 7 pm.

Saturday, May 4, 3-4 pm

Pageturners Book Group

Read The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience by Kirstin Downey. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:45 pm

Portland Oregon Paper Shapers (POPS)

Enjoy origami-paper folding for fun, relaxation and stretching your brain. Learn a new origami project each month with various local origami instructors. Adults and teens welcome, children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, May 12, 1:30-4:30 pm

Our Bond with Bees

Did you know that 40 percent of our food, and 90 percent of the most delicious/nutritious foods are completely dependent on bees? That one-third of the honeybee colonies in the U.S. have vanished, likely due to Colony Collapse Disorder? Honeybee expert Brian Lacy will explore the world of honeybees in a lively program that puts you inside the hive to strengthen our connection with this critical part of our world. Stay until the end for a delicious treat.

Saturday, May 18, 2-3 pm

COMPUTER CLASSES

Meet the Computer

Never tried a computer before? In this two-session course, you will meet the computer, the keyboard and the mouse, and learn what they are and how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class. Note: If you have never used a computer before, this is an excellent class to take. Offered by OASIS Connections, a national organization devoted to lifelong learning for adults over 50. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Wednesdays, May 22 and 29, 9-11 am
Holgate Library, 7905 S.E. Holgate Blvd., 503.988.5389

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

FOR FAMILIES

Book Babies

Storytime for children 0-12 months with adult.

Thursdays, 11:15 am-noon

Tiny Tots

Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.

Tuesdays, 11:15 am-noon

Toddler Storytime

Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.

Wednesdays, 11:15 am-noon

Preschool Storytime

Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult.

Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 am

Vietnamese Storytime

Storytime presented in Vietnamese for children ages 0-6 years with adult.

Sundays, 1-1:45 pm

Chinese (Cantonese) Storytime

Storytime presented in Cantonese for children ages 0-6 years with adult.

Sundays, 2:15-3 pm

Leyendo y jugando

Un espacio para las familias leer y jugar juntas.

Martes, 4:30-5:30 pm

Chess @ the Library

Ten reasons to play chess at Holgate Library: 1. Really. What ELSE would you do with your Saturday afternoon? Watch TV? 2. Think strategically! It’s good practice. 3. Something to do with friends. 4. A way to meet new people.

5. It’s free. 6. It happens every week. Make a habit! 7. No late fee! Drop in anytime and stay for a game, or stay all afternoon. 8. People of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to masters. 9. People can show you how to play Chinese Chess as well! 10. It’s a lot of fun! The chess club has been gathering on Saturday afternoons since Holgate opened in 1971. The faces have changed, but the idea that players of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels should get together is still thriving. The club meets in the public area. This means that the participants are in a library that is busy, but club volunteers and participants recognize that developing concentration is an important part of learning. For an opportunity to flex your brain, empower your inner genius, have some fun and connect with others who have the same idea, visit us on Saturday, skip the computers for a day, and play some chess.

Saturdays, 1-4:30 pm

Paper Flower Power

Get ready for summer by folding paper into butterflies, lady bugs, frogs and flowers. Artist Eileen Holzman will teach you how to fold pieces of brightly colored paper using easy origami techniques. You can attach your finished pieces to a card or use them as a simple decoration.

Wednesday, May 29, 4-5:30 pm

FOR TEENS

Teen Council

Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun! Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly.

Saturday, May 4, 2:30-4 pm

Saturday, May 18, 2:30-4 pm

Holgate Library, 7905 S.E. Holgate Blvd., 503.988.5389

FOR ADULTS

Is this thing on? Get help with Library2Go

Friday, May 3, 2-4 pm

Plarn Craft Bags

Plarn = plastic + yarn. Learn how to make your own sustainable, reusable bag out of plarn from recycled plastic bags of all types. Shirley Macomber will show you how to process the bags, make the plarn and knit or crochet a durable bag for books, shopping, or other uses.

Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 pm

Pageturners Book Group

Read The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht. Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, May 18, 10:30 am-noon

Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 S.E. 13th Ave., 503.988.5398

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.

Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 am (except May 28)

Preschool Storytime

Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult.

Thursdays, 10-10:30 am (except May 30)

Toddler Storytime

Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.

Fridays, 10-10:30 am (except May 31)

Tiny Tots

Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.

Fridays, 11-11:30 am (except May 31)

Butterflies and Bugs A-Bloomin

Celebrate summer with master storyteller Anne-Louise Sterry as she shares stories of your favorite warm weather critters. You’ll hear tales from old to new and some hilarious songs to keep you laughing all the way home.

Saturday, May 4, 10:30-11:15am

FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Read to the Dogs ^SM

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Pet Partners®. Registration required; call 503.988.5398.

Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm

Teen Council

Meet new friends, learn new skills, help the library, eat snacks and have fun! Teen Council members work with library staff to make the library teen-friendly.

Wednesday, May 1, 6:30-8 pm

Wednesday, May 15, 6:30-8 pm

Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 S.E. 13th Ave., 503.988.5398

FOR ADULTS

Is this thing on? Get help with Library2Go

Is there an e-book reader gathering dust in your closet because you’re not sure how to get started? Are you dying to try out the library’s downloadable audiobooks but don’t know how to transfer the files? We’re here for you! Drop in for one-on-one help using Library2Go. Please bring your device and any other equipment you need to download and/or transfer to your device, such as a laptop and cord (for NOOK, Sony Reader, etc.). Made possible in part by The Library Foundation.

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm

The Last Voyageur: Amos Burg and the Rivers of the West

Meet author and river guide Vince Welch as he reads from his latest book, detailing the remarkable story of the larger-than-life Amos Burg, a quintessential man of the American West and one of the last “voyageurs” of North America’s great waterways. This passionate and well-researched narrative uses extensive material from Burg’s own rich archives. History buffs, paddlers, and adventure readers alike will delight in Welch’s tale of the first white man to complete transits of the free-flowing, undammed Snake and Columbia Rivers by canoe.

Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-8 pm

Sellwood-Moreland Crafting Circle

Join fellow crafty companions for knitting, crocheting, fabric crafting and paper crafting. Create and converse together. All ages, abilities and projects welcome.

Sunday, May 12, 2-4 pm

Sunday, May 26, 2-4 pm

Gardening Well into Your Senior Years

It is never too late to learn how to garden! Portland author Patty Cassidy will demonstrate a simple garden project and share insights from her book The Illustrated Practical Guide to Gardening for Seniors. Patty is a horticultural therapist and Master Gardener.

Sunday, May 19, 2-3 pm

Pageturners Book Group

Read First Love, Last Rites by Ian McEwan. Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 pm

Woodstock Library, 6008 S.E. 49th Ave., 503.988.5399

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.

FOR FAMILIES

Tiny Tots

Storytime for children 12-24 months with adult.

Thursdays, 9:30-10 am (except May 23 and 30)

Fridays, 3-3:30 pm (except May 24 and 31)

Toddler Storytime

Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.

Thursdays, 10:30-11 am (except May 23 and 30)

Fridays, 9:30-10 am (except May 24 and 31)

Preschool Storytime

Storytime for children 3-6 years with adult.

Fridays, 10:30-11 am (except May 24 and 31)

Preschool Sensory Storytime

This storytime, which is open to all preschoolers, is especially geared to children with sensory integration issues. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the library’s other storytimes, or is just more comfortable in a small, interactive storytime, this program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for.

Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 am (except May 25)

Book Babies

Storytime for children 0-18 months with adult.

Saturdays, 10:30-11 am (except May 25)

Chinese/English Storytime

Bilingual storytime presented in Mandarin and English for children 3-7 years with adult.

Sunday, May 5, 1-1:30 pm

Mother’s Day Folding

Delight mom with a home-made gift this Mother’s Day. Artist Yuki Martin will teach you how to create unique origami shapes and decorations to make a card or stand alone gift. Come transform an ordinary piece of paper into an extraordinary three-dimensional piece of art! Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Saturday, May 4, 2-3 pm

Uke and Me Sing Melody

With her ukulele, guitar, harmonica and other unusual instruments, zany Cinda has the whole audience singing, laughing, dancing and playing along. Through this performance, Cinda shows you that making music with children does not require special skills or “musical talent” and is a wonderful tool to learn at an early age. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Thursday, May 23, 10:30-11:15 am

FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Homework Helpers

Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one help finding the books and information they need to complete homework assignments.

Wednesdays, 3-5 pm

Read to the Dogs ^SM

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Pet Partners®. Registration required; call 503.988.5399.

Saturday, May 11, 2-3 pm

Woodstock Library, 6008 S.E. 49th Ave., 503.988.5399

FOR ADULTS

Talk Time

Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English.

Tuesdays, 5:30-7 pm

Saving for a Sunny Day: Budgeting for the Things You Want

You may have heard that sticking to a budget and saving money will help you weather the shock of an unexpected expense, but it can seem impossible when time and money are limited. This workshop from Innovative Changes is designed to provide you with the tools you need so that budgeting and saving is within your reach. We will discuss methods of creating a realistic budget for you and your family and how to use this budget to your advantage so that emergency funds, college savings, vacations, or whatever you hope for becomes achievable!

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 pm

Pageturners Book Group

Read The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, May 15, 6:30-7:45 pm

Start:	May 1, 2013
End:	May 31, 2013

May 2, 2013 – June 2, 2013

Israel Hughes and Dr. Bob Pliny will be showing at 12×16 Gallery in May

Israel Hughes and Dr. Bob Pliny will be showing at the 12×16 Gallery in May 2013. Hughes’ exhibit will include painting, collage and assemblage. Most of Dr. Bob Pliny’s works will involve the use of recycled book pages under paint.

May 2 – June 2, 2013

First Friday Reception: May 3, 6-9 pm

Artists’ Reception: Sunday May 5, 2 – 4 pm

12×16 gallery

8235 SE 13th Ave. No. 5

Portland, Oregon 97202

503.432.3513

Thursday – Sunday 11-5 pm

12x16gallery@gmail.com

www.12x16gallery.com

Start:	May 2, 2013
End:	June 2, 2013

May 3, 2013 – May 31, 2013

May showing at ‘gallery 6 pdx’

gallery 6 pdx presents

‘Urban Walls’

mixed media paintings by

Joyce Hill

May 3- June 2

artist reception First Friday May 3rd, 5-8

‘Joyce Hill is a mixed media collage artist from Buffalo, New York presenting her dynamic urban based collage in Portland for the first time at gallery 6 pdx.

Hill’s collage is richly layered with materials including photographs, texts, acrylic paint, and found bits of urban decay. She creates a sense of energy tinged with an urban loneliness while she deftly manipulates both composition and subject mater. Joyce Hill, who is also a featured artist in the book ‘Masters:Collage’, will be in attendance for her shows opening night, so come join gallery 6 pdx in giving her a Portland welcome.

First Friday Artist Reception

May 3rd, 5pm-8pm,

131 N.E. 6th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97232

gallery phone – 503–206-7280

regular open hours: Friday – Sunday 12-5

and by appointment – 503–297-4262

First Friday artist reception 5-8

every First Friday of each month

http://www.gallery6pdx.com

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Start:	May 3, 2013
End:	May 31, 2013

May 6, 2013 – June 2, 2013

Gallery 6 PDX

‘Urban Walls’ Joyce Hill’s mixed media paintings are featured at Gallery 6 PDX, 131 NE 6th Ave. through June 2

Hill’s collages are layered with photographs, texts, acrylic paint and found bits of urban decay. She manipulates composition into striking subject matter. 503.297.4262. www.gallery6pdx.com

Start:	May 6, 2013
End:	June 2, 2013