An Evening with Mychal Threets

Librarian, Literacy Advocate & Host of PBS's Rebooted Reading Rainbow

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alberta Abbey
126 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR

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ABOUT THE EVENING

Join us for a joyful, community-centered evening celebrating literacy, curiosity, and the power of possibility. Mychal Threets — beloved librarian, literacy advocate, and host of PBS's rebooted Reading Rainbow — will take the stage for an intimate evening including a short reading, moderated discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing.

This is more than an event. It's a celebration of stories, community, and what becomes possible when every child has the support they deserve.

Meet Mychal

Mychal Threets has become one of the most joyful, visible voices in literacy advocacy in the country. As a public librarian and host of PBS's rebooted Reading Rainbow, he brings warmth, humor, and deep conviction to the belief that books and libraries change lives.

Learn more about Mychal:

Instagram — @mychal3ts
TikTok - @mychal3ts

ABOUT ALL HANDS RAISED

All Hands Raised connects schools, nonprofits, government, and business partners to ensure every child in Multnomah County — from cradle to career — has the opportunity to thrive.

Proceeds from this event support our goal of raising $50,000 to deepen that work across our community.