Literopolis: A Weekly Look at Portland Literary Events, January 4-January 10

Monday, January 04, 2016

Portland bibliophiles, take note. There are plenty of great book events happening every day in the Rose City.

It can be a lot to keep track of, with new authors books and events coming to town week after week. To help keep you in the loop, GoLocal has compiled some of the best literary events of the week. Read on below to find out where you should be this week.

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The Sellwood-Moreland Library will hold a "homeschool book party," giving homeschoolers a chance to new friends, talk about great books, make book-related crafts and read The Mouse Mansion by Karina Schaapman.

When: Tuesday, January 5 at 1 PM

Where: Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Avenue

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This edition of "first Thursday" features a gathering of pictures of people, animals, flowers, and such, "The Shamelessly Accidental Portrait" features portraits painted in oil, watercolor, and collage — all original works by Steve Klinkel.

When: Thursday, January 7 at 6:30 PM

Where: 2720 NW 29th Ave

Image via Steve Klinkel's Facebook page

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Head down to Powell's for a look at stories fo remarkable Oregon women, from native tribes and Oregon Trail pioneers to Victorian suffragists and unlikely politicians.

When: Friday, January 8 at 7:30 PM

Where: 2720 NW 29th Ave

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Join Green Bean Books for Sunday Morning Storytime. Green Bean promises plenty of stories, songs and good cheer.

When: Sunday, January 10 at 11 AM

Where: Green Bean Books, 1600 NE Alberta

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How about a book the whole family can enjoy? Join the Belmont Library for their Family Book Group. This month's book is Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko.

When: Wednesday, January 6 at 4 PM

Where: Belmont Public Library, 1038 S.E. César E. Chávez Boulevard