Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St., 503.988.5396 December 2015

Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St., 503.988.5396 December 2015

Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St., 503.988.5396
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a firstcome, first-served basis, except as noted.
FOR FAMILIES
Russian Storytime
Storytime presented in Russian for children ages 0-6 years with
adult.
Tuesdays, 11-11:45 am
Toddler Storytime
Storytime for children 24-36 months with adult.
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Family Storytime
Storytime for children ages 0-6 years with adult.
Thursdays, 10-10:45 am (except December 24)
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.
Sábados, 1-1:45 pm
Preschool Playtime
Play with a toy kitchen and a circus tent. This is a time for
children ages 2-6 years and their caregivers to play with other
preschoolers.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
The Gingerbread Man
Granny gets lonely and decides to make a gingerbread man from
a magic cookie recipe, but oops, she leaves him in the oven too
long and the adventure begins. Join us for a mini-musical fun
adventure and modern day twist on this endearing folktale.
Thursday, December 17, 10-10:45 am
Flor al Estilo Origami de 5 Pétalos / Five Petal Origami
Flowers
Aprenda cómo hacer flores de papel con las instructoras Daisy y
Natalia (hija y mamá). La clase es dirigida para mayores de 8
años, menores de edad son bienvenidos en compañía de un
adulto. Learn how to make paper flowers with mother and
daughter instructors, Daisy and Natalia. For children 8 years and
older, or younger if accompanied by an adult.
Sábado, 19 de diciembre, 2-3:30 pm
Saturday, December 19, 2-3:30 pm
December 2015
Family Craft Hour
Just in time for winter holidays! Make festive cards, snowflakes
and easy tree decorations with paper, stickers and paint.
Wednesday, December 23, 4-5:30 pm
FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Computer & Homework Helper
Library volunteers help with homework and provide one-on-one
assistance with basic computer functions like setting up emails
and filling out online forms.
Sundays through December 20, noon-5 pm
Mondays, 4-6 pm
Tuesdays through December 15, 4-8 pm
Wednesdays through December 16, 4-6 pm
Thursdays through December 17, 4-6 pm
Fridays through December 18, 4-6 pm
Saturdays through December 19, 10 am-6 pm
FOR TEENS
MakerLab*
What will you create? Bring your ideas, inventions, and projects
to share or to get help on. Work on creating a game, design
hackable fashion, design in 3D, make jewelry and clothes, invent
wacky crafts, tattoo a banana, work on Lego projects, and more.
Tuesdays through December 15, 3-6 pm
Wednesdays through December 16, 3-6 pm
Thursdays through December 17, 3-6 pm
Saturday, December 26, 1-5 pm
Turning Trash into Peace: Learning About Sustainability
Through Functional Art*
Learn about all aspects of sustainability through fun, engaging,
hands-on activities such as building recycle bins out of trash,
weaving with plastic bottles, renewable energy activities, zerowaste cooking, and more. Participants will also have the
opportunity to build relationships in their community and learn
valuable vocational, team building, and leadership skills. All
aspects of the program are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Saturday, December 5, 1-3 pm
* Rockwood Library makerspace programs made possible by
gifts to The Library Foundation and a grant from the Mount Hood
Cable Regulatory Commission through funds provided by cable
companies.
Family programming made possible in part by The Library Foundation.
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in an event or class, please call 503.988.5402.
Please give 48 hours notice to allow us to better serve you.
Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark St., 503.988.5396
December 2015
FOR TEENS
FOR ADULTS
The Pixel Pad*
Come to The Pixel Pad every second Saturday of the month.
Teens should expect to increase their knowledge in art,
animation, computer science, programming and design. You will
be able to build a game from scratch, create your own animated
characters, develop levels and add sound effects.
Saturday, December 12, 1-5 pm
English Classes
Free ESL classes. All levels welcome. No registration required.
For more information, call 503.988.5396.
Monday, December 7, noon-1:30 pm
Monday, December 7, 6-7:30 pm
Tuesdays through December 8, noon-1:30 pm
Tuesdays through December 8, 6-7:30 pm
Wednesdays through December 9, noon-1:30 pm
Thursdays through December 10, noon-1:30 pm
Fridays through December 11, noon-1:30 pm
3D Print and Design Lab*
3D printing is the wave of the future, but what can you do with it
today? Come learn about 3D printing, see one in action, and
make a few of your own 3D printed designs. You'll leave with the
skills to start making your own products and a 3D print of one of
the parts we'll design!
Monday, December 14, 3:30-5 pm
Engineering and Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles for
Teens*
Teens will explore wheels and axles on simple machines to learn
how they affect motion and mechanical advantage.
Saturday, December 19, 1-2 pm
Hip Hop Band Camp*
Learn how to make beats, write and record rhymes, and
freestyle. Work alongside local professional musicians to achieve
your artistic and musical goals, and record your original music
throughout the camp. Registration required; register online, in the
library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Sunday, December 20, 3-4:30 pm; Monday-Wednesday,
December 21- 23, 3-5 pm
Block by Block with Minecraft*
It's not just a game! It's a world with infinite possibilities built by
you, one block at a time. Come and design, create, problem
solve and explore the digital world you create yourself using
Minecraft. Registration required; register online, in the library or
by calling 503.988.5234.
Sunday, December 27, 3-4:30 pm; Monday-Wednesday,
December 28-30, 3-5 pm
Principles of a Healthy Home
Join the Multnomah County Health Department in this
introductory class on the fundamentals of a healthy home. Our
homes are where we spend the majority of our time and our
personal health is closely tied to the quality of the home
environment. We'll introduce the "Seven Principles of a Healthy
Home" and share resources and information about local healthy
homes programs. Registration required; register online, in the
library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Wednesday, December 2, 5-6 pm
Festive Floral Arrangement
Create a festive fresh flower arrangement with the florist-designer
Margarit Petrosyan. Learn the refinements of flower care and
arranging. This program is conducted in Russian. Registration
required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5396.
Monday, December 14, 3:45-5:45 pm
Pageturners
Read The Russian Debutante's Handbook by Gary Shteyngart.
Engage in stimulating conversation about books and get to know
your neighbors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Friday, December 18, 10-11 am
Nail Art for Teens: Snowflakes
Celebrate winter on your nails with this classy nod to the season.
Artist Joy will walk you through the process of creating elegant
snowflakes on your nails. No experience needed.
Tuesday, December 22, 2-2:30 pm
* Rockwood Library makerspace programs made possible by
gifts to The Library Foundation and a grant from the Mount Hood
Cable Regulatory Commission through funds provided by cable
companies.
Family programming made possible in part by The Library Foundation.
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in an event or class, please call 503.988.5402.
Please give 48 hours notice to allow us to better serve you.