Hillsboro's Living Library

Experience the Living Library - a unique opportunity to learn through the real stories that shaped our community. Long-time Hillsboro residents will share personal memories, experiences, and insights about how our city has grown and changed over time. Drop in for a vis......More

Experience the Living Library - a unique opportunity to learn through the real stories that shaped our community. Long-time Hillsboro residents will share personal memories, experiences, and insights about how our city has grown and changed over time. Drop in for a visit! Brought to you by the Library Foundation of Hillsboro.

Hebrew Storytime

Stories, songs, and movement activities, presented in Hebrew for children ages 0-6 with an adult. שעת סיפור בעברית סיפורים, שירים ותנועה בעברית לילדים בכל גיל (בליווי מבוגר). שבת ראשונה בכל חודש בשעה 10:15 בבוקר.

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.

Digital Navigator – One-on-One Tech Help

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library!  Spa......More

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library!  Spanish-language support available only at the Shute Park Library. Visit our website at Library Bookings - Hillsboro Public Library  or call 503-615-6500 to check appointment availability. 

STEM Storytime: Dinosaur Science (4+)

Dinosaur Science is here! Go back in time with hands-on experiments, crafts and stories. Ages 4+

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.

Digital Navigator – One-on-One Tech Help/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library! Spani......More

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library! Spanish-language support available only at the Shute Park Library. Visit our website at Library Bookings - Hillsboro Public Library  or call 503-615-6500 to check appointment availability.  ¿Tienes preguntas sobre cómo usar un teléfono móvil o una computadora? ¿Necesitas ayuda para configurar una cuenta en redes sociales? ¡Agenda una cita de 45 minutos para obtener asistencia tecnológica con un Navegador Digital en la Biblioteca de Shute Park o la Biblioteca de Brookwood! Consulta nuestro sitio web Library Bookings - Hillsboro Public Library o llama al 503-615-6500 para conocer la disponibilidad de citas. Soporte en español disponible sólo en la Biblioteca de Shute Park.

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 – One-on-One Tech Help/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library! Spani......More

Do you have questions about how to use a mobile phone or a computer? Do you need help setting up a social media account? Schedule a 45-minute appointment to receive technology assistance with a Digital Navigator at the Shute Park Library or the Brookwood Library! Spanish-language support available only at the Shute Park Library. Visit our website at Library Bookings - Hillsboro Public Library  or call 503-615-6500 to check appointment availability.  ¿Tienes preguntas sobre cómo usar un teléfono móvil o una computadora? ¿Necesitas ayuda para configurar una cuenta en redes sociales? ¡Agenda una cita de 45 minutos para obtener asistencia tecnológica con un Navegador Digital en la Biblioteca de Shute Park o la Biblioteca de Brookwood! Consulta nuestro sitio web Library Bookings - Hillsboro Public Library o llama al 503-615-6500 para conocer la disponibilidad de citas. Soporte en español disponible sólo en la Biblioteca de Shute Park.

Hearts in Motion / Corazones en Movimiento

Join us for a heart-filled afternoon of play! Explore, create, and enjoy fun activities that support early learning. For Babies to preschoolers and their caregivers. ¡Acompáñanos en una tarde llena de corazones y juego! Explora, créate y disfruta de divertidas activid......More

Join us for a heart-filled afternoon of play! Explore, create, and enjoy fun activities that support early learning. For Babies to preschoolers and their caregivers. ¡Acompáñanos en una tarde llena de corazones y juego! Explora, créate y disfruta de divertidas actividades que apoyan el aprendizaje temprano. Para bebés hasta niños en edad preescolar y sus cuidadores.

Smart Money for Teens: A Beginner's Guide to Personal Finance

This interactive workshop will familiarize teens with daily money skills such as creating a budget, setting saving goals, and making intelligent money choices. We'll also briefly cover banking basics, credit, and how to avoid money blunders. This hands-on class will fo......More

This interactive workshop will familiarize teens with daily money skills such as creating a budget, setting saving goals, and making intelligent money choices. We'll also briefly cover banking basics, credit, and how to avoid money blunders. This hands-on class will focus on steps that can be implemented in real life, not just in theory.  Hi, my name is Abel, I am 16 years old, and as someone who has spent the last two years helping run my family’s business, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to understand money early on, and I want to share those lessons with other teens in a way that’s simple and relatable.

The Genealogical Society of Washington County

Janet Weber - Surprising Sources for Oregon Ancestors Do you have ancestors that lived in Oregon? Do you want to know more about their lives besides their vital statistics? Learn how to find and use non-traditional resources specific to Oregon to help you learn more a......More

Janet Weber - Surprising Sources for Oregon Ancestors Do you have ancestors that lived in Oregon? Do you want to know more about their lives besides their vital statistics? Learn how to find and use non-traditional resources specific to Oregon to help you learn more about your Oregonian ancestors. The Genealogical Society is dedicated to promoting the study of genealogy and the preservation of family heritage. Monthly meetings host speakers for instruction in family research. Topics range widely from local to international record search and use.  Check out the website for more details: Genealogical Society of Wash. Co. web site Attend in person or online. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/i/93563825582 Meeting ID: 935 6382 5582

Vietnamese-English Bilingual Storytime / Giờ kể chuyện song ngữ Việt - Anh

30 phút bao gồm những câu chuyện thích hợp với độ tuổi, những trò chơi ngón tay, và các hoạt động khác bằng cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh. 30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, and movement activities in both Vietnamese and English.

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!

Genealogy Saturday Research Help

Need Help Tracing Your Ancestry? The Genealogical Society of Washington County, Oregon, helps in researching lost relatives! Bring as much information as possible about names (including maiden names), birth dates/locations, marriage details, and your family tree (digi......More

Need Help Tracing Your Ancestry? The Genealogical Society of Washington County, Oregon, helps in researching lost relatives! Bring as much information as possible about names (including maiden names), birth dates/locations, marriage details, and your family tree (digital or printed). You are welcome to bring your laptop if you own one, as there is access to electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi. You can easily access several genealogy subscription databases for free while in the library, such as the Library Edition of Ancestry. Pre-register by Wednesday before the session to ensure we have enough volunteers. Email: [email protected]

3D Printing 101: Tools, Techniques, and Tips

Participants will learn how to navigate our 3D printers, including design basics and file preparation. You will learn how to troubleshoots and best practices for how to successfully 3D print.

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.