Explore the library’s Indigenous Collection!
Have you explored the Indigenous Collection? Take a trip to your local library or head online to check it out! You’ll find materials by and about Native American, Alaska Native, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Indigenous Peoples worldwide. You can also find materials with a special focus on Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
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Albina Library reopens soon
The wait is over: Albina Library reopens July 19! The transformed library is now about four times larger and designed with extensive community feedback. Albina Library is located at 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212. Celebrate with us on July 19 and 20!
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Digital holds are changing. Here’s what you need to know.
Our community reads — a lot! In 2024, OverDrive listed Multnomah County Library as number six in the world for digital checkouts. We are committed to ensuring access to our robust digital collections for everyone and responsibly managing the rising costs of these items; therefore, we’re making some changes to our digital checkout policy.
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Celebrate Pride with the library
Pride at Multnomah County Library is a special time to celebrate our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Join us for fun events for the family, crafts, book displays and much more!
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How to change your holds location
Is your library closed for renovations? You can pick up holds at another location! If you want to change where you pick up your holds, you can update your account online or contact the library.
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New temporary St. Johns holds pickup is open now
A new temporary library location will serve residents in St. Johns while the historic library building is closed for expansion and improvements.
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Farewell message from School Corps
School Corps services will end with the close of this school year in June. It’s been a privilege and an honor for School Corps staff to have served educators and students for over 27 years. Read a special message from our team to learn about what services to educators and students will look like in the future.
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Bike to Books is back!
Join us in celebrating bikes, reading and community during National Bike Month this May and enter art into the Bikes to Books contest. Anyone who lives in Multnomah County can participate — and new this year, we’ve added a category for adults.
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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the library
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI). It’s a special time where we can reflect on and celebrate the remarkable role of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, join us in celebrating with programs and crafts at different libraries in May.
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Rockwood Library closing for refresh
The last day Rockwood Library is open to the public is April 21. It’s scheduled to reopen after construction in fall 2025. Rockwood is one of 11 libraries receiving small but essential refreshes to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for our patrons. Similar library refreshes have taken about four months to complete.
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4 ways to get inspired this Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is in March, with International Women’s Day on March 8. The 2025 theme for the month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” We have four suggestions on how you can get inspired at the library!
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Woodstock Library closing for refresh
The last day Woodstock Library is open to the public is March 17. It is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025. Woodstock is one of 11 libraries receiving small but essential refreshes to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. Similar projects at other libraries have taken about four months to complete.
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Literacy in bloom: five ways to support early literacy this spring
The temperature is creeping up, the rain is falling and the world is starting to look a bit more cheerful. In the spring, nature wakes up and colors return to the Pacific Northwest. Children, too, seem to grow faster than ever with a little extra rain and sunshine. Here are five great ideas to help grow your little reader while celebrating spring.
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Kenton Library closing February 21 for a refresh
Kenton Library closes for construction on February 21 and reopens in summer 2025. The library is receiving updates to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. This includes new furniture, carpet, paint and more.
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Honor Black History Month 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate Black history and culture. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has selected a theme every year since 1928. The theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor.
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Welcome back to North Portland Library
The wait is over: North Portland Library opens February 8! This updated library is modern, welcoming and built to reflect the community.
Find North Portland Library at 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217.
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Enjoy Lunar New Year 2025 with the library
Lunar New Year at Multnomah County Library is a special time to enjoy the rich history and traditions celebrated in cultures all across Asia. At the end of January or early February, a new lunar calendar year begins, with a zodiac animal guiding each lunar year. This year — 2025 — marks the Year of the Snake.
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Celebrate Slavic New Year at Multnomah County Library
New Year’s Eve is recognized on December 31 in many places around the world, with New Year’s Day on January 1. At Multnomah County Library, Slavic New Year (Новый Год) is celebrated every year with events and activities planned by the library’s Russian-speaking team. The word “Slavic” is added to the beginning of the phrase to identify countries with Russian-speaking communities and honor their traditions.
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Cuatro tradiciones librescas
El fin del año es una temporada ocupada para las familias. Sea cual sea la manera en que su familia celebra, usted querrá crear recuerdos divertidos y duraderos para sus hijos.
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Seven Bookish Holiday Traditions
Get in the festive spirit by adding these literacy-centered traditions this holiday season.
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Dodging winter blues at the library
The library has lots of family friendly activities and resources to help you dodge the winter blues! Find some options for all ages to enjoy, whether out and about or from home.
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Get gifts at Friends of the Library
If you’re looking for bookish gifts this winter and also want to support the library, check out Friends of Multnomah County Library. They have two beautiful locations to shop at, and the money they raise directly funds library programs.
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New standard library hours begin on December 1
Beginning on December 1, all Multnomah County libraries will have the same open hours. This change will allow library patrons to plan visits more easily and reduce confusion due to differing hours at different library locations. The new schedule will also apply to the library’s contact center.
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An official welcome to your new Director of Libraries, Annie Lewis
Annie Lewis has officially been appointed as the new director of libraries for Multnomah County Library. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, which presides as the Library District Board, approved her confirmation on October 17, 2024.
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Join the library in honoring the rich traditions and culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), and the many other Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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