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Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale 2012

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Fall Used Book SaleThe 2012 Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale takes place Friday through Monday, October 12 through October 15, at the DoubleTree Hotel (1000 NE Multnomah St.).

Nearly 100,000 Donated Books and Materials

  • Gently Used Books
    • Children’s books, pocket-sized paperbacks start at $0.50
    • Hardcover books and large paperbacks start at $1.50
  • Audiovisual Materials
    • DVDs, Videos, CDs, Audio tapes, LPs
    • Sheet music, Pamphlets, and Maps

The 39th annual sale opens Friday for members only from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-members can join Friends of the Library at the door or online. Basic memberships are only $10, family memberships $15.

Saturday through Monday the sale is open to the general public. Hours Saturday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday is 50% discount day!

Proceeds of the sale directly support the Multnomah County Library system.

Portland Weekend Amusements (April 27-29, 2012)

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Whew, what a weekend! Beer, spirits, story telling, books, the last weekend of the Tulip Fest, and lots more!

Ongoing or All Weekend

Tulip FestTulip Festival 2012

Tulip Fest 2012 at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn kicks off Friday, March 30 and runs through Monday, April 30.

What, exactly, is a tulip fest? On weekdays it’s 40 acres of blooming tulips (and daffodils), a cafe, country store, farm equipment on display, Dutch sausages, and a gift shop. And on weekends you get all that, plus pony rides, a crafters market, Mexican food, wooden shoe making demonstrations, steam tractors, entertainment, and beer and wine! [more]

Friends of the LibraryFriends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale 2012

Friends of the Library present the annual Spring Used Book Sale this weekend, Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, 2012.

20,000 Donated Books and Materials include audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, videos, gently used books, children’s books, etc. – starting at $.50! [more]

Singlehandedly 2012Portland Story Theater presents Singlehandedly 2012

Singlehandedly, the fourth annual festival of new solo works, runs from Friday, April 27 through Friday, May 11, 2012 at Hipbone Studio (1847 E Burnside).

Presented by Portland Story Theater, Singlehandedly is a festival of opening nights and every night is different. [more]

Friday

Portland Art MuseumPortland Art Museum Free Day

The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) is offering free admission on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm.

The museum offers free admission ever fourth Friday (5pm-8pm) of the month, so if you can’t make it this week, mark May 25, 2012 on your calendar! [more]

Friday-Saturday

National Park ServiceNational Park Week

National Park Week takes place April 21 through April 29, 2012. Admission is free at all 397 national parks during the celebration.

“Looking for something fun, free, and fantastic to do with family and friends? Head out to America’s national parks where millions of stars light up the dark night sky, deer and antelope (and a few other critters!) play on the wide open range, and history is an unbelievable experience, not an exam.” [more]

Saturday

Bailey's GermanFestGermanFest at Bailey’s Taproom

The 2nd annual GermanFest at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway) takes place Saturday, April 28th, 2012.

German-style beers brewed by Oregon breweries will be featured, including: 10 Barrel Rude Boy Rogenbier, Amnesia Dusseldolf Alt, etc. . . . [more]

Saturday-Sunday

TOASTTOAST: The Oregon Artisan Spirit Tasting

The Oregon Distillers Guild presents the second annual T.O.A.S.T.: The Oregon Artisan Spirit Tasting this Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2012.

Featuring more than fifty local, national, and international artisan spirit producers pouring over one hundred spirits, TOAST is the largest public tasting of craft spirits in North America. [more]

Stumptown Comics Fest 2012Stumptown Comics Fest 2012

The 9th annual Stumptown Comics Fest takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE MLK).

“The 9th Annual Stumptown Comics Fest is set to be the best yet! With special guests like Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai and multi-talented artist and writer Mike Allred (Madman, iZombie), this year’s celebration of comics in the city of Portland shouldn’t be missed.” [more]

Sunday

Dill Pickle ClubA Place Called Home: Lectures on Filmmaking in Portland Animation Program

Portland’s creative cultural club, The Dill Pickle Club, presents A Place Called Home: Lectures on Filmmaking in Portland, this Sunday, April 29, 2012.

“A Place Called Home is a monthly presentation series examining the history of filmmaking in Portland. Held at roving venues on last Sundays at 1PM, lectures aim to orient recent transplants and residents to the city’s rich lineage of film and how it informs our sense of place.” [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

History Pub: Women Who Shaped Our City (26-March-2012)

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Women Who Shaped Our City: Librarian Mary Frances Isom and Recreation Director Dorothea M. Lensch is the topic of the latest History Pub at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd), this Monday, March 26, 2012.

As head librarian of the Library Association of Portland from 1902–1920, Mary Frances Isom (1865–1920) transformed what is now the Multnomah County Library system into a major community asset that continues to have an enormous impact on Portland’s cultural life. Dorothea M. Lensch (1907-2000) was Portland Parks and Recreation’s first Director of Recreation from 1937 and 1974 – a period in which her influential vision created comprehensive, city-wide park programs, including arts, culture, and recreation programs for shipbuilders’ families, low-income adults and children, introduced summer outdoor concerts to Washington Park and saw the formation of the Portland Opera Association, Chamber Music Northwest, Japanese Garden, the 40-Mile Loop, and the Children’s Museum.

The presenters are Tim DuRoche, a Portland-based cultural advocate, writer, jazz musician, and artist, and Penny Hummel, currently director of the Canby Public Library and a past president of the Friends of the Multnomah County Library.

Join event co-sponsors Oregon Historical Society and Holy Names Heritage Center at 7pm Monday for a beer and history! Admission is free and this event is all ages. Please bring canned food donations for the Oregon Food Bank!

Weekend Amusements (December 9-11, 2011)

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Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it this weekend in Portland: crafts, craft beer, tubas, cocktails, art, books, pie, politics, holiday lights, and more!

Ongoing

Peacock LanePortland Area Holiday Light Shows And Displays

I hope for this to be a fairly comprehensive list of the ongoing (not one-time) holiday displays. But if you know of others please comment below and I will add more!

Peacock Lane, Pittock Mansion, Christmas Ships, Zoolights, and more!

Friday

Beaumont/Fremont Festival of LightsFremont Festival of Lights

The Beaumont Business Association presents the Fremont Festival of Lights (also known as the Beaumont Festival of Lights) this Friday, December 9, 2011 from 5pm to 9pm on NE Fremont between 42nd and 51st.

The event will include Santa & Mrs. Clause arriving by our local PDX fire engine to be delivered to Santa’s Village at Foot Traffic. [more]

Saturday

Title Wave Used BookstoreDazzling Winter Sale at Title Wave Bookstore

The Title Wave Used Bookstore (216 NE Knott) invites the public to a Dazzling Winter Sale on Saturday, December 10, 2011.

From 9am to 5pm all used items will be 55% off – great bargains abound on 20,000 books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs and much more! [more]

Seasons EatingsSeason’s Eatings at New Deal Distillery

The 3rd annual Season’s Eatings takes place this Saturday, December 10, 2011 at New Deal Distillery (1311 SE 9th).

From 11am to 6pm some of the region’s best chocolates, cheeses, wines, spirits, charcuterie, baked goods, and more will be available to sample and purchase, and it’s all a benefit for the Oregon Food Bank. [more]

Amnesia Winter Ale FestivalAmnesia Winter Ale Fest

The 4th annual Amnesia Winter Ale Fest takes place Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the brewpub (832 N Beech).

According to The New School, $20 gets you the Winter Fest glass mug and 10 tasting tickets. [more]

Holiday Stroll 2011Hawthorne Holiday Stroll

The 2nd annual Hawthorne Holiday Stroll takes place this Saturday, December 10, 2011.

Running from noon until 7pm and up and down Hawthorne, the stroll is a celebration of the season and neighborhood businesses. [more]

TubaTuba Christmas Concert at Pioneer Square

The 21st annual Tuba Christmas Concert at Pioneer Courthouse Square takes place this Saturday, December 10, 2011.

Over 200 tuba and euphonium players participate in this free holiday music concert. The conductor is Charles Bolton, and musicians come from all walks of life and experience level. [more]

Stumptown Artisan Emporium & Bone Shaker’s Tea ParlourStumptown Artisan Emporium & Bone Shaker’s Tea Parlour

The Stumptown Artisan Emporium and Bone Shaker’s Tea Parlour takes place this Saturday, December 10, 2011 at TaborSpace (5441 SE Belmont).

“Findings, Finery, Frippery and Fashion for the Discerning Time Traveler!” [more]

Brewing Up CocktailsBrewing Up Cocktails: Winter Holiday Special Edition

Brewing Up Cocktails presents a Holiday Special Edition this Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Hop and Vine (1914 N Killingsworth).

Last winter’s edition was perhaps the most popular installment of Brewing Up Cocktails ever, featuring acclaimed drinks like the Hot Scotchy, Wassail, and the Furburger, all three of which will make their return on December 10th. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Crafty WonderlandCrafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale

The 2011 Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale takes place at the Convention Center (777 NE MLK Jr – exhibit hall C) on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, from 11am until 6pm.

“With a rotating line up of talented vendors, Crafty Wonderland is the place to go to find the best handmade goods in the NW, as well as affordable work from talented visual artists.” [more]

Sunday

Occu-pieBrewHaHa PDX: Your Slice of Occu-Pie

BrewHaHa PDX: Your Slice of Occu-Pie takes place this Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The Cleaners (adjacent to the Ace Hotel at 1022 SW Stark). . . .

At this free event get yourself some edification, and most importantly, free pie from sponsors Whiffies and Random Order! [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

Dazzling Winter Sale at Title Wave Bookstore (10-December-2011)

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Title Wave Used BookstoreThe Title Wave Used Bookstore (216 NE Knott) invites the public to a Dazzling Winter Sale on Saturday, December 10, 2011.

From 9am to 5pm all used items will be 55% off – great bargains abound on 20,000 books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs and much more!

The Title Wave Bookstore is where Multnomah County Library books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines go when they are removed from the library collection. Staffed by volunteers, the money raised at the bookstore goes to library operations.

Sale applies to merchandise on hand. No additional discounts and no “rain checks.”