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A Shared City: Native Americans in Early Portland History

Multnomah County Library - Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR, United States

The first written histories of our city never mentioned that Portland’s recently arrived white residents were outnumbered three to one by the Native Americans who lived along the Willamette River at the foot of Jefferson Street and other sites around Portland. Portland historian Tracy J. Prince, Ph.D., recently uncovered this completely neglected part of Portland's history, and in this presentation, she will share rare photos and early stories about Native Americans in Portland. Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.

Free

Pageturners Author Visit: Kenneth R. Coleman

Multnomah County Library - Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR, United States

Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Meet the author! Read Dangerous Subjects: James D. Saules and the Rise of Black Exclusion in Oregon by Kenneth R. Coleman. James D. Saules, a black sailor, was shipwrecked off the coast of Oregon and settled there in 1841. Just two years later, Oregon Trail emigrants began arriving in large numbers and Saules had to adapt to a new reality in which Anglo-American settlers persistently sought to marginalize and exclude black residents from the region. In Dangerous Subjects, Coleman sheds light on a neglected chapter in Oregon's history. Pageturners is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Black Storytime at Rockwood Library

Multnomah County Library - Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR, United States

The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult and other family members). In a positive and affirming environment, have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten.

Free
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