Welcome to your new Multnomah County Library website
Multnomah County Library has updated its website with new features and content. This website was a collaborative effort with input from library staff, patrons and community members.
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Tech help at the library
In one-on-one appointments, drop-in sessions, and in-person classes, library staff can help you learn to use technology— from computers and setting up email accounts to phones and e-readers. Tech help is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.
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Building community at the library
To support Chinese as one of its primary service languages, the library offers a robust Chinese language collection and culturally relevant services and resources.
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Russian book club for kids
The library’s Russian-speaking team hosts a monthly children’s book club for ages 6 to 9. The book club began when Russian-speaking staff noticed a gap between the ages children visit the library for storytimes and the programming available for teens.
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Storytime in and out of the library
The library hosts storytimes in multiple languages including Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish and English. Storytimes are family-friendly library programs, typically for young children birth to age six.
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Linda Meanus: Native American Elder and author
The granddaughter of the Chief of Celilo Falls, Linda Meanus is a beloved Native American Elder from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, an author and educator.
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Read top newspapers for free
With databases like EBSCOHost and Pro-Quest, library users have free access to top newspaper publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and more.
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Multnomah County Library hosts a successful series of Drag Queen Storytimes
Multnomah County Library branches celebrated pride this year with book displays, in-person activities, outreach events, and the special return of its popular Drag Queen Storytime events.
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Iconic East County Library underway
On June 12, 2023, Multnomah County Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated approximately 95,000+ square foot East County Library in Gresham.
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Read with PRIDE: LGBTQIA2S+ voices and authors
Stories help us understand ourselves and empathize with others. Explore these lists featuring authors and characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, Two-spirit and more.
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North Portland Library breaks ground
On May 19, Multnomah County Library broke ground on one of its most historic building projects, North Portland Library.
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Q&A with Nanea Woods, Prose Before Bros book club founder
Nanea Woods was born and raised in Portland, and is the founder of Prose Before Bros, a book club for and by women of color.
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Delta Park Powwow 50th Anniversary
The Indigenous team at the library focuses on connecting with the community. This is the first year the library is tabling at the Delta Park Powwow. The team will be giving away books, helping people get library cards, and creating a bridge between the Native community and the library.
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Juneteenth at the library: History and ways to celebrate with family
The first Juneteenth in Portland was led by Clara Peoples in 1945.
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New library spaces bring together art and community
Multnomah County Library (MCL) and Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are teaming up to bring artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County.
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Library teams bring Native author to local teens & families
Multnomah County Library's Indigenous and teen services teams will welcome acclaimed Native author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Mvskoke) to two high schools.
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Construction underway! Why multiple libraries closed at the same time
Multnomah County Library locations are undergoing construction or renovations. Thanks to a 2020 library bond measure, your libraries are getting exciting updates.
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10 things you can get at the library for free (besides books)
Libraries are now thriving community spaces where you can meet with peers, get computer help and enjoy art programs. But did you know there are many more free things that you can do through the library?
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Spring is here! Library staff share how they connect to nature
April is a month full of nature! It’s Native Plant Appreciation month, Plant Appreciation Day is on April 13 and Earth Day is April 22. This month, we asked our staff of color and culture how they connect with nature, plants, gardening and books.
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March Mathness
This March, kids can learn how math can be fun by participating in March Mathness!
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6 women who tell our stories
The 2023 Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrate Women Who Tell Our Stories.” We are highlighting women storytellers who work in print, radio, TV, podcasts and other media.
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Top 5 books about Black Resistance for kids and teens
The 2023 national theme for Black History Month is “Black Resistance,” in recognition of the historic and ongoing oppression that Black and African American people have resisted.
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The Library's BCLA team
"BCLA team members are committed to making and maintaining community connections, creating a safe space, and highlighting Black culture through displays and programming.
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History of Kwanzaa at North Portland Library
The North Portland Library has been participating in community-wide Kwanzaa celebrations since 2000. Educator and community leader Joyce Harris has been a staple for Kwanzaa in Portland since the early years of celebrations, dating back to the early 1970s in someone’s home.
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Lunar New Year of the Cat and Rabbit
All across Asia, Lunar New Year is a time of appreciation, reflection and celebration with family and friends. At Multnomah County Library, Lunar New Year is a special time for fun and engaging library programs that share the history and traditions of this celebration with the local community.
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