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Kenton Library, Welcome to North Portland!

March 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Events & Readings, Libraries

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE KENTON LIBRARY

Saturday, March 13

10am – 5pm

8226 N. Denver Ave.
Portland, OR 97210

503.988.5370

Jazz and coffee: 10 am – noon

Enjoy the sounds of guitarist Anson Wright & bassist Tim Gilson in the lounge.

Dedication ceremony: 2 pm

Speakers include: Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler, Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen, Hennebery Eddy Architects’ David Wark, and Kenton Neighborhood Association President Angela Moos

Cupcakes and lemonade: 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Seuss celebration: 2:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.: A bilingual performance of ONE FISH, TWO FISH and a special retelling of THE
LORAX)

Truffula tress crafts, 4 – 5pm: Twist chenille stems, beads, and colorful wire to create your own silly tree

Cat in the Hat character greeting: 4 – 5 p.m.: Say a special hello to everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss character.

Come one, come all!