Green Bean Books

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Photos from Green Bean Books's post 09/26/2026

Mark your calendars for the release party of
A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home
with artist nikkimcclure
on Tuesday, October 6th at 11am!

This event will feature a story time with the new book as well as 1,2,3 Salish Sea and How To Be A Cat.
There will also be an artistic activity, a book signing, and we are so excited to host an original piece of artwork from the book for 2 weeks!
We’ll see you there!

09/24/2026

Join us this Sunday, September 27th, at 2pm for a special story time and collage craft activity with classic author/illustrator Elisa Kleven to celebrate the release of Look! A Bear! 🐻🎨

Stop by for story time and stick around to get signed copies of Look! A Bear! and the beloved picture book The Paper Princess!

We LOOK forward to seeing you this Sunday to celebrate Look! A Bear! 😊

09/23/2026

We had a wonderful time making OK Kits with OK YOU this weekend!

OK Kits are pocket-sized boxes you decorate and fill with things you love. Things that remind you of all the good things around you and inside you 💚

Stop by the shop to pick up your own OK Kits!

09/22/2026

We had a great time with Tracy Subisak out on the deck this morning! We have signed copies of The Inactivity Book in the shop now 📚 Thank you Tracy!

09/20/2026

Miss Charlotte will join us once again Monday, September 21st at 11am. Come enjoy this event out on the deck!

09/19/2026

Join us Tuesday, September 22, at 11am for a special story time with illustrator Tracy Subisak in celebration of The Inactivity Book!

This new picture book celebrates slowing down, resting, and finding the joy in doing nothing. Story time will be followed by a fun in-activity! 📚

Pre-order The Inactivty Book and you’ll receive a sticker sheet!

See you on Tuesday! 😊

09/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th at 1pm for a FREE OK Kit family workshop with OK YOU

Decorate and fill a pocket-sized tin with things that are meaningful, that ground you, and that make you smile! Connect with your “OK” self with this creative project! Best for ages 6-12 but everyone is welcome!

Photos from Green Bean Books's post 09/17/2026

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27th at 2pm for a hands-on story time with author/illustrator Elisa Kleven!

We are so excited to have Elisa Kleven join us to share her new book, Look! A Bear! as well as her beloved book The Paper Princess.
After story time there will be a collage craft activity and book signing! Don’t miss this cozy and fun event!

09/16/2026

Join us for our OK Kit Workshop with author and OK YOU founder Kathleen Lane this Saturday, September 19th at 1pm.

Kids can make their own tins so they can fill them with things to make them feel good when they're feeling down!

We'll also have the kits available for purchase! We think everyone can benefit with having an OK Kit!

09/14/2026

Our friends over at Adventures in Spanish will be back this Thursday for another fun Musical Spanish Story Time!

Join us out on the deck this Thursday, September 17th at 11am for a playful and engaging time where families will explore Spanish through movement, music, and imagination!

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1600 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR
97211

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm