These lists are vetted and curated by library staff experts familiar with the subject matter.
Financial resources for your home
For information about programs that assist in buying, repairing a home or paying bills in an emergency, the resources below may be helpful. These agencies have financial help for specific purposes. Note that most of these programs have restrictions, and not everyone will qualify.
Citizenship and immigration resources
Citizenship and immigration resources including citizenship classes and legal resources.
College help for teens
The college admissions process can be tricky to navigate. Use these sites to guide your college application and admissions process.
Community resources for small businesses
Explore a range of helpful resources available in the community, made to support small businesses like yours. These resources provide advising, education and financial support.
Know your rights as a worker
Wherever you work, you have rights under the law. These resources can help you learn about your rights as a worker and how to get help if you believe your rights are being violated.
Diversión, parques y almuerzos de verano
El verano es la estación más cálida del año y una de las mejores épocas para disfrutar al aire libre con la familia. Aquí ofrecemos una serie de actividades y recursos para disfrutar de las vacaciones escolares este verano.
Find a book discussion group
Talking together about books builds understanding and community. Find your group in the local area or online.
For caregivers of older adults
Local and online resources to help caregivers of older adults.
Free online tutoring resources for students
Free online tutoring resources for students
Job help for teens
The library can help you prepare for job interviews.
Job search sites
Resources and organizations that fit your needs. The library can help you create a resume, assist in online job search, prepare for interviews and connect with community partners.
Legal advocacy and assistance by subject area
Law help: includes a list of organizations and agencies who provide legal help or information by population served or type of problem.
Legal aid and resources
Law help: providing sites for free and reduced-cost legal help and legal forms.
Local homeschooling organizations
A list of web academies, organizations, classes, and Facebook groups that support homeschooling families.
Local resources for writers
Resources for writers at the library and in the community
Mail-order house plan and design catalogs
Some houses are custom-designed by an architect, for a specific site. But most houses weren’t built that way. During the 20th century, many houses were built from plans that the owner or builder purchased from a catalog. Some houses came as “kits,” with plans and a complete set of building materials cut to size and ready to assemble.
Taxes in 2024: Forms and assistance
The deadline to file federal and state tax returns is Monday April 15. Library staff cannot prepare returns, advise on tax matters, or interpret tax law, but they can help connect you with resources.
Career research and skill building
Resources and organizations to improve your skills, in multiple languages and for specific community groups.
Recursos gratuitos para los estudiantes
Reforzar la educación de los hijos durante el verano puede ser un desafío. Durante el verano los niños pueden llegar a perder hasta dos meses de aprendizaje si no realizan actividades de lectura y matemáticas. He aquí una lista de recursos y actividades para ayudar a reforzar la educación de una manera divertida durante el verano.
Market research resources
Resources for small business market research
Research your family history
Research your family history with these popular resources.
Resources for book discussion groups
All about book clubs, book groups and book discussion.
Resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families
Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ benefit from a caring network of family, friends and peers. Here are some organizations and resources that can help provide that support.
Grants and scholarships
Finding grants for small businesses or getting grants to buy a home is a very common library question. However, most financial assistance programs are not grants in the traditional sense.
Find food, shelter and other basic services in the Portland Metro area
These resources can get you started on your search for basic services.