Words + Wonder Kids Market
***PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND PROCEED TO CHECK OUT. THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT TICKETS ARE NEEDED TO BE A VENDOR***
Join us for a joyful morning celebrating creativity and community at the Words + Wonders Kid Market!
This special event invites kids ages 16 and under to bring their handmade creations to sell—think crafts, art, jewelry, baked goods, or other imaginative items.
We have space for 8 young makers. If more than 8 kids sign up, we’ll start a wait list and contact families as spots open up. There is room for one maker and a guest (grown up) please only sign up for the maker once. Caregivers do not need to fill out a separate form.
Each participant is responsible for managing their own sales (cash or a personal Venmo code works great). Tables and setup time are provided.
November 29th
Setup: 9:00 AM
Market Opens: 10:00 AM to Noon
Please fill out the form and we will reach out.
This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to explore creativity, practice entrepreneurship, and share their one-of-a-kind creations with the community!
Create + Connect Women's Collective
Bring a project that you have been working on (or wanting to work on) and a snack. We will bring the community and laughs! This is a free event!
Magical Santa Storytime
✨ Holiday Magic is Coming to Literacy Kid Lounge! 🎄
Celebrate the season with Magical Storytime with Santa, a festive experience filled with wonder, joy, and cozy holiday traditions for your little ones.
What’s Included:
Storytime with Santa – Enjoy a heartwarming reading of The Night Before Christmas
Photo Opportunity – Capture magical moments with Santa (don’t forget your camera!)
Santa Letter Writing – Kids can write letters, and we’ll send them straight to the North Pole
Cookie Decorating Kits, Crafts & Play – Holiday fun that’s as sweet as it is creative
Ornament Making – A special keepsake to take home
Date: December 13
Times:
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tickets: $25 per child
Limited spots available – reserve your place early!
✨ Come share in the magic, laughter, and memories of the season at Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop.
Reindeer Food + Ornament Making
Join us as we spend a morning making and decorarting ornaments and reindeer food.
We will be:
mixing up a bag of food for Rudolf
decorating your own creative label
creating festive ornaments
enjoying some light snacks
listening to holiday tunes, storytime and play!
Storytime Magic With Santa
✨ Holiday Magic is Coming to Literacy Kid Lounge! 🎄
Celebrate the season with Magical Storytime with Santa, a festive experience filled with wonder, joy, and cozy holiday traditions for your little ones.
What’s Included:
Storytime with Santa – Enjoy a heartwarming reading of The Night Before Christmas
Photo Opportunity – Capture magical moments with Santa (don’t forget your camera!)
Santa Letter Writing – Kids can write letters, and we’ll send them straight to the North Pole
Cookie Decorating Kits, Crafts & Play – Holiday fun that’s as sweet as it is creative
Ornament Making – A special keepsake to take home
Date: December 20
Times:
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tickets: $25 per child (message me about multiple kiddos)
Limited spots available – reserve your place early!
✨ Come share in the magic, laughter, and memories of the season at Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop.
Closed for winter break (No Events)
We are talking a break to prep for the new year! No Playgroups or events.
bookshop will be open limited hours.
Nibbles Noon Years Bash
Let’s ring in the noon year together. This super fun event will be for all ages. Each child needs a ticket for this event, limit two free caregivers per child, due to capacity limits.
We will do a:
Noise Maker Craft
Balloon Drop (after we count down to the noon year)
Dance Party
Nibbles Storytime + Craft
Light snacks
Countdown to Noon
+ more!
Wandering Monster Presents: Lil’ Delvers at Literacy Kids Lounge + Bookshop | Friday November 21st | 3-5pm PST |
Wandering Monster is thrilled to announce we are partnering with the wonderful Literacy Kids Lounge + Bookshop to run a whimsically fun one-shot adventure using the ENNIE award winning rpg Land of Eem on Friday, November 21st. Come with a sense of adventure, Wandering Monster will provide all the tools and trinkets needed to play this game (we’re talking character sheets and dice). The best part? It’s absolutely free! Space is limited, so sign up now!
This adventure is intended for younger players Ages 6-12 with some assistance to help with reading comprehension. As per Literacy Kids Lounge policy, caregivers must remain on the premises with their children – so why not join in the fun?
To sign up, please visit:
Mama Maker Craft Night
Join us for a special third Saturday for Mama Maker craft night. Bring a project you have been wanting to start or have been working on for way too long.
This event is free, but RSVP is required! :)
Kids Clothing + Book + Food Drive
Join us for a Kids’ Clothing & Book Swap on November 2 from 10 AM to noon at the Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop!
Bring your gently used clothes and/or books to exchange with other families. Clothing sizes range from newborn to teen. Please bring only items that are clean, free of holes, and in good condition—the kind you’d be happy to take home yourself.
We’ll have a play area set up for the kids, and everything will be organized by size for easy browsing.
We’ll also be collecting nonperishable items for our community food drive.
Suggested food drive items:
Peanut butter
Pasta (GF or regular)
Granola bars
Instant rice
Cereal
Canned fruit (not in syrup)
Canned beans (kidney, chickpea, black, red, refried)
Hearty canned soups
This event is free and open to the public—come swap, share, and support the community!
Not So Scary Storytime Event (Halloween day)
JOin us for a not so spooky storytime celebration BEFORE YOU GO TRICK - OR -TREATING! We will dance to Not so spooky music, read stories and create some adorable monster themed crafts. Play in the literacy kid lounge is also included. the event will end with a halloween themed ballooon drop, because why not? wear your costume!
tICKETS NEEDED FOR KIDDOS ONLY. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, PLEASE ONLY 2 GROWN UPS PER GROUP. :)
The Dad Collective Playgroup
The Dad Collective is a welcoming playgroup for anyone who identifies as a dad and their kiddos. It’s a space to connect with other dads, share stories, and let the little ones have fun in a safe, playful environment. We provide toys, books, and plenty of room for kids to explore while you build friendships and community.
📅 When: Every second Sunday
📍 Where: Literacy Kid Lounge
👶 Who: anyone who identifies as a Dad (in all forms—stepdads, foster dads, granddads, and beyond!) and their children
Banned Books Storytime!
Join us for Freedom to Read Day!
Saturday, October 11th | 9:30–11:00 AM
at Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop LLC
We’re celebrating the joy (and right!) of reading together! Come listen to The Family Book by Todd Parr, take part in a fun coloring contest, and enjoy other bookish activities that celebrate creativity, community, and the freedom to read.
All ages are welcome — come celebrate stories that bring us together!
The Life Of A Showgirl Crafternoon (10 am - 12 pm aLL aGES)
Calling all Swifties! 🎤✨ Celebrate The Life of a Showgirl with the ultimate Crafternoon. Make friendship bracelets (obviously), get fairy hair, snap some iconic pics, and blast the new album with fellow fans.
📅 one session, limited spots:
💫 10 AM – 12 PM (All ages)
Don’t miss this— we know Taylor would approve. 😉
Kids Community Book + Clothing Swap
Join us for a Kids’ Clothing & Book Swap on September 28th from 10 AM to noon! Bring your gently used clothes and/or books to exchange. Clothing sizes range from newborn to teen. Please bring only items that are clean, free of holes, and in good condition—the kind you’d be happy to take home yourself. We’ll have a play area for the kids, and everything will be organized by size for easy browsing.
this event is free and open to the public!
Oh My Gourd Festival Storytime 11:15 am
Come support the Baby Blues Connection with family fun. There will be storytime with Literacy Lady PDX and music with Red Yarn! Free admission. Tickets for activities available.
babybluesconnection.com
Located at Sellwood Community House
The Dad Collective Playgroup
The Dad Collective is a welcoming playgroup for anyone who identifies as a dad and their kiddos. It’s a space to connect with other dads, share stories, and let the little ones have fun in a safe, playful environment. We provide toys, books, and plenty of room for kids to explore while you build friendships and community.
📅 When: Every second Sunday
📍 Where: Literacy Kid Lounge
👶 Who: Dads (in all forms—stepdads, foster dads, granddads, and beyond!) and their children
📚 Pop-Up Storytime at Milwaukie First Friday
Join Sarah from Literacy Lady PDX at Milwaukie First Friday for pop-up storytime fun! Donations welcome. Ideal for kids 0–6 and their families.
📚 Book Swap Bash
Bring your outgrown books and swap for new-to-you treasures! Free family event. Sunday, August 17 from 10–11 AM.
Book Nook Sale!
August 15th is the one year anniversary of the Literacy Kid Lounge! We thought it would be fun to celebrate with a book nook sale.
Join us as we clean out our garage, back room and all the spaces in between! All proceeds will go to bringing more access to the Bookworm Buddies Playgroups, book donations and community events at the Literacy Kid Lounge.
Other fun things happening during the event:
Lemonade Stand with Literacy Kid.
Freeze Dance Party with balloon drop and bubbles.
Crafts and coloring contest (spoiler, everyone wins).
A chance to check out the Literacy Kid Lounge and all the fun it offers
📌 Literacy Lady PDX on Vacation
We’re closed August 10–16 for vacation! No classes or events during this time.
🦕 Dino Day: A Prehistoric Play Adventure
Dig, roar, and craft your way through Dino Day! $25 per child includes snack and activities. Perfect for ages 3–7. Caregiver stays and joins the fun!
Sundae In the Park
Join us for a day of community, creativity, entertainment and a large dose of ice cream!
Literacy lady pdx will be doing storytime periodically throughout the event. There will be a craft table and books to enjoy!
📚 Pop-Up Storytime at Milwaukie First Friday
Join Sarah from Literacy Lady PDX at Milwaukie First Friday for pop-up storytime fun! Donations welcome. Ideal for kids 0–6 and their families.
🌈 Rainbow Explorers
Celebrate color at our rainbow-themed play event! Crafts, snacks, sensory fun & music. $25 per child (caregiver included). For ages 3–7.
🌊 Under the Sea: Ocean Adventure
Dive into a hands-on ocean adventure! $25 per child (caregiver included). Crafts, snacks, sensory play, and sea-themed stories for ages 3–7.
👶 Saturday Baby Playgroup
A cozy, supportive Saturday playgroup for babies 0–14 months. $20 per child — caregivers included! Storytime, baby movement, and sweet social time.
Special Friday Storytime
Join us for a fun morning storytime and craft event at the Literacy Kid Lounge! We will have storytime, music and movement. There will be a craft and open play from 9:30-10:30 AM.
🐾 Wild About Zoo Animals
A zoo-tastic morning of sensory play, crafts, and animal stories! $25 per child (caregiver included). For ages 3–7.
Project Mailstorm
I am excited to announce the first of many Project Mailstorm letter writing parties.
Details:
Project Mailstorm is an initiative to send letters to elected officials to flood their mailbox and say enough is enough.
📆 July 16th
⏰️ 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Once signed up, I will let you know the location! It will be in the PDX area.
Summer Celebration
Join literacy kid lounge and seed soil bloom as we pop up in front of our businesses for a summer celebration! we will have lemonade, floral arrangements, a coloring contest and space to build community. this is a free event with the ability to shop retail in both businesses.
A special storytime will start at 11 AM!
📚 Pop-Up Storytime at the Milwaukie Festival
Free pop-up storytime at the Milwaukie Festival from 10 AM–1 PM! Join Literacy Lady PDX for stories, songs, and bubbles — donations welcome to support community literacy.
🚀 Space Explorer Party
Suit up for a cosmic celebration with crafts, rocket-building, and space-themed stories! $25 per explorer — perfect for ages 3–7.
Pop-Up Storytime at Oak Grove Festival
Join Teacher Sarah for a joyful pop-up storytime with books, bubbles, and songs at your favorite community festival — free with optional donation!