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Building Women: Get Started in the Trades

Multnomah County Library - Hillsdale Meeting Room 1525 SW Sunset Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

What's it like to be a carpenter, plumber or electrician? Anjeanette Brown of Oregon Tradeswomen presents an overview of what it takes to build a successful career in the trades, whether you're just getting started or looking for a change. Join us for Everybody Reads, Multnomah County Library’s annual community reading project.

Free

“The Danger of a Single Story” Screening and Discussion

Multnomah County Library - Hillsdale Meeting Room 1525 SW Sunset Boulevard, Portland, OR, United States

View Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED talk, "The Danger of a Single Story," then join a discussion led by Portland Community College instructor Tim Krause. Join us for Everybody Reads, Multnomah County Library’s annual community reading project.

Free

Head for the Hills Virtual Reading and Open Mic

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Featured reader Brittney Corrigan (reading at 7pm) followed by an open mic starting at 7:20pm. Open mic is 1-3 poems up to 5 minutes, ending at 8pm. Join the Zoom event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81905840053?pwd=ZTJsTk9XR3dZNExxOWkxbE5YRTNmdz09 Head for the Hills has been an ongoing poetry series held at the Hillsdale Library that meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Co-hosted by Marc Janssen. Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 819 0584 0053 Passcode: 971652

Free