An evening with PBS Kids Resident Librarian Mychal Threets benefiting All Hands Raised.
Mychal Threets is coming to Portland — and he's bringing everything that makes him one of the most beloved advocates for libraries, young people, and the power of reading.
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Tickets
Bring the whole family! Tickets are: $25 for adults and teens 13+ / $5 for kids under 13. Or pay what you can as a donation. We also have a limited number of free tickets.
To inquire about free tickets, contact: valerie@allhandsraised.org
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About Mychal Threets
Mychal Threets, known as Mychal the Librarian, is a PBS Kids resident librarian, literacy advocate, and host of the revival of Reading Rainbow on KidZuko. With 2 million+ followers across TikTok and Instagram, he's one of the most joyful voices in literacy advocacy in the country and the author of I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy (Penguin, 2026).
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-- LOGISTICS --
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alberta Abbey
126 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR
Parking & Venue Info
Alberta Abbey is located in NE Portland’s King Neighborhood, 2 blocks west of MLK Blvd on Alberta. Parking near the venue is extremely limited.
Go here to learn more about Alberta Abbey, where to park, food & beverages and more.
-- ABOUT THE EVENT HOST --
All Hands Raised works to change systems to advance educational equity for every child in Multnomah County—from cradle to career.
Official Event Page
Learn more and stay up-to-date about this event here.
Questions?
Valerie Plummer: valerie@allhandsraised.org
