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Library events for Nov. 2

The following is a list of free programs and events being held at the following East Multnomah County libraries: Fairview-Columbia Library, 1520 N.E. Village St., 503-988-5655; Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave., 503-988-5387; Rockwood Library, 17917 S.E. Stark St., 503-988-5396; and Troutdale Library, 2451 S.W. Cherry Park Road, 503-988-5355.

Call each library or visit multcolib.org/events for more information.

THURSDAY, NOV. 3

Tiny Tots - 10 to 10:45 a.m., Gresham Library. Storytime for children ages 12-24 months, with an adult.

Word Processing - 10 a.m. to noon, Gresham Library. Learn how to use Microsoft Word and other word processing products. Call 503-988-5234 to register.

Toddler Storytime - 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library. Storytime for children ages 24-36 months, with an adult.

Family Movie Matinee - 10:30 a.m. to noon, Troutdale Library. Bring snacks and a cushion or blanket to sit on, and the library will provide popcorn and a big movie screen. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the movie.

Family Storytime - 10:30 to 11 a.m., Rockwood Library. Storytime for children up to age 6, with an adult.

Toddler Storytime - 11 a.m. to noon, Gresham Library. Storytime for children ages 24-36 months, with an adult.

Preschool Storytime - 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library. Storytime for children ages 3-6, with an adult.

Pageturners Book Group - 2 to 3 p.m., Gresham Library. Read 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot.

Read to the Dogs - 2 to 4 p.m., Troutdale Library. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Register by calling 503-988-5355.

Chess Club for Teens - 4 to 5 p.m., Rockwood Library. This chess club is open to players of all experience levels. Bring your own set or use one at the library.

Teen Game Night - 4 to 5 p.m., Rockwood Library. Bored? Come play one of the library's board games, or bring your own game to share.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4

Book Babies - 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Gresham Library. Storytime for children up to 12 months, with an adult.

Tiny Tots - 10:15 to 11 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library. Storytime for children ages 12-24 months, with an adult.

Preschool Storytime - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Gresham Library. Storytime for children ages 3-6, with an adult.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

How to Write a Kick-Butt Cover Letter - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Troutdale Library. Learn how to pick a key message, evaluate a job description and present your personal brand in a cover letter.

Family Storytime - 11 to 11:30 a.m., Fairview-Columbia Library. Storytime for children up to age 6, with an adult.

Intercambio/Language Exchange - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troutdale Library. Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice Spanish and native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English.

Family Storytime - Noon to 12:30 p.m., Rockwood Library. Storytime for children up to age 6, with an adult.

TechnoHosts - 2 to 4 p.m., Rockwood Library. Free one-on-one computer help for the whole family.

Take-Out Totes - 2:30 to 4 p.m., Fairview-Columbia Library. Make gift boxes from paper, beads, wire, ribbons and other material.

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