The Library Foundation

It’s berry season at your East County Library🫐

In the interactive early learning space, laughter and joyful shouts fill the air as young children explore, learn, and grow in an environment designed to support their development.

Inspired by her love of berry picking, Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade wrote her first self-authored picture book, Berry Song. The book pays homage to her indigenous Tlingit roots in Alaska, and her art is incorporated into the design of the indoor and outdoor play spaces.

Research shows that playing and learning in rich and stimulating environments are crucial for a young child's cognitive development. Through interactive play, children develop language skills, problem-solving, creativity, and empathy.

These spaces draw children to the library and help them feel welcome from their first visit. They also give parents, caregivers, and families chances to connect with each other, the library, its books, programs, storytimes, and other learning support tools they can bring home.

East County Library’s interactive early learning space is part of 8 new and expanded library locations across the county, made possible through community support to The Library Foundation.

Curiosity, play, and learning thrive at the new East County Library, where all children and families are welcomed and supported.🍓

It’s National Bike Month! Join a special storytime full of bike-themed books, songs, and activities. Kids attending will receive a free bike light while supplies last — a sweet little something to take home.

FAMILY BIKE STORYTIME
Saturday, May 23, 10:30-11:30am
Northwest Library, 2030 NW Pettygrove St, Portland

Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. More details here: https://multcolib.org/events-classes/family-bike-storytime

Multnomah County Library Storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.