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Mohsin Hamid selected for Everybody Reads 2018

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 11:59am
Next February, Multnomah County Library will launch Everybody Reads 2018, the library’s 16th annual community reading project, with Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West.

Summer Reading 2017 breaks ground June 16

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 9:30am
Multnomah County Library’s 2017 Summer Reading Program begins Friday, June 16, when kids of all ages can sign up at any neighborhood library.

Terrilyn Chun named Multnomah County Library deputy director

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 10:01am
After conducting a national recruitment, Multnomah County Library Director Vailey Oehlke has named Terrilyn Chun as the library’s next deputy director. Chun, a 28-year Multnomah County Library staff member and Portland native, currently heads the division that coordinates public programs and outreach to older adults and vulnerable community members.

Central Library says goodbye to SW 10th Ave. elms

Thu, 02/16/2017 - 10:22am
In the interest of public safety, Multnomah County Library must remove two stately American Elm trees in front of Central Library, at 801 SW 10th Ave. The City of Portland determined the trees to be “dying” and “dangerous” and ordered their removal after a winter weather event in January resulted in the failure of a primary limb on one of the trees.

Matthew Desmond selected for Everybody Reads 2017

Thu, 07/28/2016 - 11:11am

PORTLAND, Ore. — July 28, 2016 — Next January, Multnomah County Library will launch Everybody Reads 2017, the library’s 15th annual community reading project, with Matthew Desmond’s Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Summer Reading 2016 begins with an end to youth fines

Tue, 06/07/2016 - 9:54am

PORTLAND, Ore. — June 7, 2016 — Multnomah County Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program begins Friday, June 17, when kids of all ages can sign up at any neighborhood library.

Rockwood Library’s makerspace for teens grand opening: Saturday April 2, 11 am

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 1:49pm

What: Grand Opening for STEAM-focused addition to Rockwood Library

Who: United States Senator Ron Wyden, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel, Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke, project partners, library patrons, community members.

When: 11 am, Saturday, April 2, 2016

Where: Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233

Library features Portland Brew Stories collection; community events

Thu, 03/17/2016 - 11:33am

PORTLAND, Ore. — March 17, 2016 — Portland loves craft brewing, and now our library reflects that passion. Portland Brew Stories is a unique partnership between Multnomah County Library and local breweries to build a collection that represents our culture, history and passion for beer in our community.

Multnomah County Library adds e-magazines, indie movies, e-comics

Fri, 12/18/2015 - 4:53pm
A Multnomah County Library card now delivers access to expanded electronic resources, including popular magazines, independent films and graphic novels.

Cristina Henríquez selected for Everybody Reads 2016

Wed, 09/30/2015 - 9:41am

PORTLAND, Ore. — September 15, 2015 — In January 2016, Multnomah County Library will launch Everybody Reads 2016, the library’s 14th annual community reading project, with Cristina Henríquez’s The Book of Unknown Americans.

Multnomah County Library wants to read your novel

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 10:17am
Library Writers Project seeks local authors’ submissions, will promote e-books and offer classes

Summer Reading 2015 begins June 12 at Multnomah County libraries

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 12:15pm

PORTLAND, Ore. — June 10, 2015 — Multnomah County Library’s 2015 Summer Reading program begins Friday, June 12, when kids of all ages can sign up at any neighborhood library. The program entices kids to read for pleasure when school is not in session, maintaining the skills developed during the school year and encouraging lifelong library use.

Huge sale at The Title Wave Used Bookstore begins June 8

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 11:49am

Inventory reduction underway to prepare for HVAC project

PORTLAND, Ore. — May 27, 2015 — Summer’s around the corner and Multnomah County Library’s Title Wave Used Bookstore has a can’t-miss sale to stock up for the beach, hammock or nightstand. Beginning June 8, take advantage of huge discounts on already-low prices to help prepare for a temporary closure.

Everybody Reads 2015 featuring "The Residue Years" by Mitchell S. Jackson now underway at Multnomah County Library

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 11:41am
Everybody Reads 2015, Multnomah County Library’s 13th annual community reading project has begun with the distribution of thousands of copies of The Residue Years by Mitchell S. Jackson.

Multnomah County Library earns highest “five star” national rating

Tue, 11/04/2014 - 10:36am
Multnomah County Library has received the highest rating possible — five stars — in Library Journal’s 2014 Index of Public Library Service, which identifies the top U.S. libraries each year.

Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission awards Multnomah County Library $300,000 grant to build new makerspace at Rockwood Library

Thu, 09/18/2014 - 9:24am
On Sept. 15, the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission voted to approve a $300,000, three-year Community Access Capital grant for Multnomah County Library to begin creating a makerspace. The Library Foundation has committed to raise additional funding to make this makerspace possible for the Rockwood community.

Community celebration Sept. 27 marks Multnomah County Library’s 150th anniversary

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 1:43pm
In honor of its 150th anniversary, Multnomah County Library will host a free outdoor community celebration at Central Library on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 am to 5 pm. The event will feature music, dance, tours and library programs for people of all ages.

Mitchell S. Jackson selected for Everybody Reads 2015

Tue, 08/19/2014 - 12:05pm
In January, 2015, Multnomah County Library will launch Everybody Reads 2015, the library’s 13th annual community reading project, with Mitchell S. Jackson’s debut novel The Residue Years.

Summer Reading 2014 begins June 13 at Multnomah County libraries

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:28am
Multnomah County Library’s 2014 Summer Reading program begins Friday, June 13, when kids of all ages can sign up at any neighborhood library. The program entices kids to read for pleasure when school is not in session, maintaining the skills developed during the school year and encouraging lifelong library use.

Senator Ron Wyden to receive Intellectual Freedom Champion award, host net neutrality discussion May 28 at Portland’s Central Library

Tue, 05/27/2014 - 11:27am
United States Senator Ron Wyden will be presented with the Oregon Library Association’s 2014 Intellectual Freedom Champion of the Year Award. Following that, Senator Wyden will host a roundtable discussion on the subject of net neutrality with members of the local technology start-up community and public library leaders. Members of the media are invited to attend.

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