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Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World” selected for Everybody Reads 2014

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 9:53am
Multnomah County Library has selected United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World” for its 12th annual community reading project, Everybody Reads 2014. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Sotomayor has become an American icon. In this autobiography, she details her journey from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench.

Library set to restore hours, reopen Mondays, beginning July 1

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 2:38pm
Beginning July 1, the library will restore Monday service and restore open hours that were reduced in 2012 at all 19 libraries. In the new schedule, six libraries will be open Sunday mornings and all libraries will be open later in the evenings, Tuesdays through Saturdays. View the new schedule at: https://multcolib.org/new-hours.

Multnomah County youth librarian Kirby McCurtis named national “mover and shaker” for community building

Mon, 03/25/2013 - 1:22pm
McCurtis among 50 US library professionals recognized in Library Journal’s 2013 awards

Library Measure 26-143 passes, creating stable, dedicated funding district for county libraries

Tue, 11/06/2012 - 3:31pm
Measure 26-143 was approved today by Multnomah County voters. The measure’s approval creates a permanent library district to fund library services and hours beginning in 2013.

Sherman Alexie selected for Everybody Reads 2013

Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:41pm
The library’s 11th annual community reading project features two works from the award-winning Native American author: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian for young adults and Ten Little Indians, a collection of short stories, for adults.

Multnomah County Library celebrates 100 years of Summer Reading with an expected 100,000 summer readers

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 12:00am
The 2012 program kicks off June 15 with more than 81,000 kids signed up thanks to partnerships with local schools.

The Multnomah County Library levy: Understanding the complexities

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 12:00am
Last month, voters in Multnomah County overwhelmingly approved Measure 26-125, which will continue funding the library for the next three years without raising taxes. Some in the community are wondering how passage of the levy could still result in reduced hours at the branches.

Multnomah County Library Measure 26-125 passes, renewing majority of library funding

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 5:08pm
Levy renewal staves off drastic cuts without increasing taxes but does not fund 100 percent of current library services.

Digital bookmobile tour showcases Multnomah County Library e-books, audiobooks and downloadable videos

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 8:23am
A 74-foot, 18-wheeler will be parked at two Multnomah County libraries soon: the tour stops at Gresham Library on April 30 and Central Library on May 1.

Multnomah County librarians heart your new e-book reader, want to help you use it

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 8:44am
For the thousands of Multnomah County residents discovering the world of e-books and e-readers, the library is offering new classes and one-on-one tutorials to help.

Everybody Reads 2012 gets going with Heidi Durrow novel

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:14am
Multnomah County Library has selected The Girl Who Fell from the Sky for the tenth annual Everybody Reads program.

Multnomah County Library earns five stars in national ratings

Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:11am
Multnomah County Library has received the highest rating possible in the Library Journal 2011 Index of Public Library Service, based on measurements of circulation, visits, program attendance and public Internet use on library computers.

Matt de la Peña delivers free 10th annual Teen Author Lecture

Mon, 10/03/2011 - 1:31pm
The author of Ball Don’t Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here and I Will Save You will discuss his work with Multnomah County students and then deliver the lecture on Monday, Oct. 17.

Kindle books now available from Multnomah County Library

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 2:06pm
Cardholders can now borrow downloadable books to read on their Kindles or any mobile device running the free Kindle app. More than 10,000 titles are available.

Multnomah County Library expands nonfiction e-book collection

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:20pm
The library has added 8,500 new nonfiction e-books on economics, science and technology topics. These titles complement the library’s current general nonfiction e-book offerings with more in-depth material that will be especially helpful for academic and other research.

Multnomah County Library puts the whole library in your hand with new, free mobile app

Mon, 08/22/2011 - 2:29pm
Now it is possible for cardholders to use the library directly from their Internet-enabled mobile devices. Compatible with nearly all popular mobile platforms, the app is available from the library website, iPhone App Store and Google Play.

Multnomah County Library is number two in the nation

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 2:44pm
According to a report issued by the Public Library Association, Multnomah County Library remains one of the busiest libraries in the U.S., topping its category for ninth year in a row — only New York Public Library circulates more items.

Multnomah County Library among 10 partnerships chosen for national science and literacy initiative

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 3:03pm
The library is forming a partnership with Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN schools), and A.K.A. Science to launch an innovative after-school and family-focused science and literacy educational effort titled LEAP Into Science.

Multnomah County Library recognized nationally for work with immigrant communities

Thu, 07/14/2011 - 3:22pm
The library will be presented with a 2011 Achievement Award this weekend during the National Association of Counties annual conference.

Fully implemented RFID system makes Multnomah County libraries more efficient, secure and easy to use

Thu, 06/30/2011 - 3:34pm
New technology at all 19 neighborhood libraries reduces theft and streamlines checkout for patrons and staff.

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