David Newell, Mr. McFeely from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", visits Portland

He made speedy deliveries in "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for more than 30 years! David Newell, best known for his role as the beloved Mr. McFeely, joined us to share stories from the set of the iconic show. David is in town for a landmark literacy event designed to ignite a lifelong love of reading for children, families, educators, and librarians in Portland. In a world where attention is fleeting and stories compete with screens, learn what it really takes to build a lasting culture of reading for children, at school, at home, and everywhere in between: Building A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom 2026 Saturday, August 8, 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center FREE, Registration required