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Black History Month Innovation: Sarah E. Goode

Sarah E. Goode

Patent by Sarah E. Goode, by Krhaydon Public Domain, wikipedia

 

In 1884, a Chicago furniture store owner named Sarah E. Goode invented a folding cabinet bed to fit in small homes. Goode wanted to make it possible for people living in small homes to have furniture that fit in restricted space. When folded, the cabinet bed looks like a desk. Goode is now known as the first African American woman to receive a patent, on July 14, 1885. Today, there’s a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education school in Chicago named after Sarah E. Goode.

Further Exploration at BlackPast.org.

Available at Multnomah County Library: Sweet Dreams, Sarah by Vivian Kirkfield 

Alicia B. | Tue, Nov 03, 2020
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Pacific Northwest geology Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Vancouver

Hat Rock Oregon geology

Oregon has an extensive geologic history, which is viewable from roadside videos. There are also videos of various landforms in the state created by geologic actions. Like other Pacific Northwestern states, Oregon has many volcanoes. Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens are two volcanic peaks close to Portland. The geologic history of the whole Pacific Northwest was influenced by the great Missoula Floods which has left its mark, in the creation of the Columbia River Gorge. The geology of Eastern Oregon also features the mammal fossil beds at John Day, which include the Painted Hills. The Pacific Northwest also faces the potential of a massive earthquake, due to the Cascadia subduction zone.

 
Library Staff | Tue, Nov 03, 2020
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Typing and keyboard tutorials, lessons and games for kids and students

KIDS REACT TO TYPEWRITERS

Kids aren't born knowing how to use a keyboard.  But in today’s keyboard-centric world, kids need to learn to type. Luckily, there are some good free online typing programs aimed at students.

The article  Ed Tech Ideas: Keyboarding Sites for Kids lists many links to other free typing games.

Need more help? Contact a librarian. 

Library Staff | Wed, Oct 21, 2020
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Cómo hablar de las elecciones con los niños

Enseñar a los niños cómo funciona el gobierno desde una edad temprana ayuda a fomentar la responsabilidad cívica en el futuro, especialmente cuando se trata de votar. Las familias pueden ayudar a los niños a aprender a través de juegos explicativos, información sobre las elecciones así como llevar a los niños a las urnas o mostrarles la boleta para votar y la guía para votantes que contiene información general de los candidatos y las propuestas de ley.

Otra forma de educar a sus niños sobre el sistema político es hablar con ellos sobre las elecciones actuales. Empiecen por lo que sus niños saben o han escuchado a través de las noticias, amigos y familiares; luego busque momentos de enseñanza durante la campaña que reflejen los valores que desea para sus niños, como el respetar diferentes puntos de vista y buscar la verdad.

Las conversaciones sobre los derechos y responsabilidades cívicas no terminan con la votación, su familia puede continuar aprendiendo durante todo el año sobre las votaciones y el sistema gubernamental en Estados Unidos y lo que significa ser un buen ciudadano.

Escrito por Delia P.

Aprender en casa | Wed, Oct 14, 2020
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Talking with kids about elections

Child in voting booth looking up at camera
Families can help children learn about the government through talking, reading and playing. And teaching children how the government works from an early age helps them become good citizens in the future, especially when it comes to voting.

Start with what your children know or have heard from the news, friends and family. Be sure to discuss the importance of respecting different points of view and seeking the truth. You can also read books, play games with younger and older kids, and show them your ballot and the pamphlet with the candidate's information. Take them with you when you drop off your ballot or put it in the mail. Maybe even hold your own elections at home!

And it doesn’t end with voting - your family can continue to learn throughout the year about the government system in America and what it means to be a good citizen. Below are some book lists for all ages that will help!

This post is part of our "Talking with kids" series, and was featured in our monthly Family Newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter here, and email us at learning@multcolib.org if you have any questions.

Home Learning Support | Thu, Oct 08, 2020
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Wordless Books and How to Use Them

Image of wordless books
“Wordless book” sounds like a contradiction. But wordless books use illustrations to tell a story, with very few or even no words included with the pictures. Believe it or not, they can actually be a great way to help anyone trying to grow their reading skills, no matter their age or what languages they speak at home.

One important part of reading is decoding the shapes of letters and seeing them as words, but there are other skills that are just as important. Learning to read in any language involves:

  • knowing what words mean (vocabulary),
  • figuring out how they make sense together in a sentence (context), and 
  • understanding what sentences mean all together (comprehension).

Wordless books can be great tools for growing and strengthening all three of those skills for new and more experienced readers, including for a wide variety of reader ages. You can see some examples of this in these videos in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese, showing ways to read the book Draw! by Raúl Colón.

When there aren’t written words to rely on for a story, readers can become active characters in the story and talk more about what’s happening in the illustrations. Adults and teens use a lot of unusual words that don’t come up in regular, daily conversations to describe the setting and characters and to ask questions about what is going on. Children flex their creativity and observation muscles as they look at and think about the illustrations. They practice asking questions and coming up with answers as they figure out what is happening and what might happen next. Together you can decide what characters are saying and thinking or even make up your own stories based on what the readers see and interpret. All of that literacy development happens with no written words at all.

Whether you regularly use wordless books in your family reading or are just getting started, here are some ideas:

  • Remember there are no right or wrong ways to read a wordless book! It’s all about the conversations between kids and caregivers, and those will be different from reading to reading and kid to kid.
  • Think about first taking a “story walk” through the book. Look through the pages to get children used to the book and the illustrations. We all know kids love reading books over and over again!
  • Try taking a look at the book from cover to cover. Sometimes artists hide fun details on the front/back cover, the title page, and even under the removable paper cover that comes with some books (usually called a dust jacket or dust cover).
  • Maybe ask questions like “what do you see?” and “what is going on in this picture?” and “what do you see that makes you say that?” (borrowed from Visual Thinking Strategies)
  • Encourage children to tell the story in their own words and help them learn new words  when they ask for more information about  an emotion or concept. Example: “yes, that duck looks angry and sad. Do you know what that feeling is called? Some people call it frustration, like when you’re sad you don’t get to do something and you’re mad about it, too.”
  • Have fun with it!

For some great, inclusive wordless book suggestions, take a look at the booklist Wordless (or mostly wordless) books for all ages, including some for teens and even adults. 

Tasha F. | Tue, Aug 11, 2020
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Game on!

Games can be a way to connect with your friends and family. Whether one, two or multi-player, there are some good options for free apps and online games for preschoolers to tweens to teens.

photo of iPad with children's app icons

The Association for Library Service to Children creates an annual Notable Children's Digital Media list that has web-based and app-based games for pre-k up through middle school (some free, some for a small fee) and the Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award has suggestions for younger children.

Check out Online Games for Families to Play Together, an article from Parents magazine. It includes some classics and some new ones, and it’s a good starting point for multi-generational game ideas. Another article shares 15 free online learning games.

Many networks have kids gaming sites that tie in with their characters. Some of those are PBS Kids, Disney Jr., Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Nick Jr. 

Toca Boca has a lot of different games that are great for creative, open-ended play. They offer a good amount of gameplay for free, but you can purchase additional content. 

Loteria is a traditional Latin American bingo game you can play on Google Doodle Loteria. Begin by clicking the red play button for the video at the top of your screen. You can play with friends by sharing the link it gives you.

Minecraft Classic can be played for free online although players can't save their progress.

The 14-year-old gamer son of one of our librarians suggested Forza for middle schoolers and older. Forza is a series of car racing games that is available from Microsoft Games to play on different devices.

Board Game Arena has thousands of games for all ages--Connect Four, Battleship, Can't Stop, King Domino, and Carcassonne to name a few. Games can be played by inviting friends or joining tables. You can also change the language for the site and play.

Common Sense Media posts reviews and rates based on developmental criteria and factors such as ease of play, positive messages, violence, and consumerism. Reviews from parents and kids are also available.Their site has lists of suggestions for free online games and free apps that can be sorted by age. 

Whatever the gaming choice, talking with your children about going online is always a good idea. SafeKids.com, Connect Safely and the Federal Trade Commission have resources for parents and children.

Have fun and game on!

Kate C. | Thu, Jul 30, 2020
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Talking with children and teens about race and racism

Difficult conversations are happening in our country, states, cities and homes about race, racism, and anti-racism. These are not topics only for adults though. Talking with teens, tweens and younger children is important. Research has shown that children as young as six months notice race [Children Are Not Colorblind: How Young Children Learn Race by Erin N. Winkler, Ph.D. University of Wisconsi-Milwaukee, PACE Vol. 3-No. 3,  2009 HighReach Learning Inc]. 

If you are unsure how to start and continue talking with your children as they grow, there are books to share and websites with resources to help. Several of these also discuss how you can be a model since actions often talk louder than words.

Teaching Young Children About Race is a guide for parents and teachers from Teaching for Change

EmbraceRace.org has articles, webinars and action guides about how kids learn about race, seeing and talking about differences, using picture books to have meaningful conversations, and more.

Talking about Race from the National Museum of African American History & Culture shares reflection questions, videos, and links to other resources.

Teaching Tolerance was created for educators, but parents may also find it useful to discuss race and ethnicity, and rights and activiism among other topics.

Talking to Children about Racial Bias from the American Academy of Pediatrics includes how parents can confront their own racial bias and a doctor's story of his encounter with racism as a 7-year-old.

12 Kids Books About Racial Justice, Diversity, and Equality

A local Girl Scout created a short video as part of her Silver Award project to share her favorite books for children about racial justice, diversity and equality. A list of her book picks is also shared below.

 

 

 

 

Library Staff | Tue, Jun 02, 2020
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Help for parents and caregivers of young children during the pandemic

The library may be closed and people are staying home, but it doesn't mean parents and caregivers are alone in trying to help young children learn and develop.  This collection of resources includes articles, videos, webinars, and activities to help parents and caregivers support their children's healthy development during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

For parents:

How to Support Children (and Yourself) During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The Center on the Developing Child offers three main activities that can help parents promote their young child’s healthy development and manage their own stress during the pandemic. PDFs are provided in both English and Spanish.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
From PBS Kids for Parents website. A parent shares how she talked with her children about the coronavirus. Includes “four ways we can help young kids build germ-busting habits.” The article is also available in Spanish.

A support guide for parents raising babies and toddlers through the coronavirus crisis
This article from Quartz offers reassurance to parents who are concerned that their child is missing out on opportunities for growth and development during these times of uncertainty and isolation. Included are resources to help keep young children engaged and learning, ideas for parental self-care, and links to sources of information about child development.

For childcare providers:

5 ways early care and education providers can support children’s remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
From Child Trends.

Trauma and Resilience: The Role of Child Care Providers
A webinar focused on the effect of trauma on children’s learning.It addresses the role of teachers and providers using resilience building strategies to support children across the age continuum.

For anyone interested in children’s development and well-being:

Being Black Is Not A Risk Factor: A Strengths-Based Look at the State of the Black Child
This report from the National Black Child Development Institute includes articles such as “ The Black Family: Re-Imagining Family Support and Engagement” and highlights successful programs like Great Beginnings for Black Babies, Inc.

How to Teach Children to Stay 6 Feet Apart
Tips on how to teach social distancing to children from No Time for Flashcards.

Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidance, recommendations, and resources provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts.

Resilience
A short video and an article about how children build resilience from the Center on the Developing Child.

What Is COVID-19? And How Does It Relate to Child Development?
From the Center on the Developing Child: “An infographic that explains the basics of what COVID-19 is, and what it can mean for stress levels in both children and adults… it explains how all of us can work to ensure the wellbeing of the community now and in the future”. PDFs are available in English and Spanish.

More information:

2 Ways COVID-19 is Creating Even Greater Inequities in Early Childhood Education
A brief article from The Education Trust, a national nonprofit that works to close opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income families.

The Brain Architects Podcast: COVID-19 Special Edition: Creating Communities of Opportunity
Dr. David Williams discusses ways in which the coronavirus pandemic is particularly affecting people of color in the U.S., and what that can mean for early childhood development. 

Thinking About Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts Through a Science-Informed, Early Childhood Lens
An article from the Center for the Developing Child.

Library Staff | Wed, May 27, 2020
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Resources for families experiencing autism

The coronavirus pandemic is challenging for everyone. For the community of children experiencing autism, it can be especially confusing. Here are some suggestions for help with navigating the crisis.

For fun

Enjoy the videos in Multnomah County Library's It's Storytime! collection, especially the Sensory Storytime playlist. Mix and match the short videos in this growing collection to create the perfect storytime for your child.

Spectrum Storytime with Ethan - fun books read by a very engaging young man who is on the spectrum.

Inclusive Storytime, Hillsboro Library & PSU - This collaborative storytime,  specifically designed for kids with varying learning styles and abilities, has moved online. Join the Facebook group and gain access to all of the parent guides and videos they have created. 

For information

Disability Rights Oregon - Know Your Rights: Education Rights During COVID-19 outlines a process for assessing and advocating for your child’s educational needs.

COVID-19 Resources for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs from the Oregon Health Authority provides a similar list of resources to this one.

DIY Ways to Meet a Child's Sensory Needs at Home from Edutopia. Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home.

FACTOregon.com shares Additional COVID-19 Resources, a compilation of resources relating to COVID-19 and education. They have a series of Distance Learning Webinars (Sample: Special Education and the IEP: Distance Learning Edition) and the “Special Education and Distance Learning: What You Need to Know Toolkit” available in English and Spanish.

Autism Society of Oregon Resources for School Closure has created a page with links to a variety of homeschooling sites, activities, virtual tours, exercise and more.

Understood.com Coronavirus Latest Updates and Tips has a LOT of resources to help parents and atypical children cope with learning and supporting your child at home. Here’s one example: Stuck at Home? 20 Learning Activities to Keep Kids Busy. 

The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) provides Emergencies and National Disasters: Helping Children and Families Cope, a collection of resources for parents of young children that include charts and a number of social stories to help your child understand what’s happening.

Library Staff | Tue, May 12, 2020
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Dịch vụ của Thư viện Quận Multnomah trong thời Dịch COVID-19

Các Thư viện

  • Tất cả thư viện Quận Multnomah đóng cửa do dịch COVID-19 cho đến khi có thông báo thêm. Xin đừng trả lại thư liệu cho thư viện trong thời gian này. Quý vị sẽ không bị tính phí trả muộn.
  • Chúng tôi nhớ quý vị!

Cách Tận Hưởng Thư viện Trực Tuyến của Quý vị

Dịch vụ/Chương trình tạm ngừng

  • Những chương trình, lịch biểu có gặp gỡ trực tiếp tạm ngừng cho đến tháng 8.
  • Các thư viện hủy bỏ hoặc không chấp nhận đơn đặt trước phòng họp cho đến tháng 8.

Khi nào Thư viện sẽ mở cửa lại?

Thư viện Quận Multnomah sẽ mở cửa lại khi có sự chỉ đạo của Chủ tịch Deborah Kafoury và hướng dẫn từ các quan chức y tế cộng đồng. Mặc dù hiện tại chưa có ngày tháng xác định, nhưng thư viện đang theo dõi tình hình chặt chẽ, và đang lập kế hoạch để khôi phục lại dịch vụ thư viện khi thấy an toàn để làm như vậy.

Xin vô trang COVID-19 của Quận Multnomah để biết thêm thông tin mới cập nhật về y tế và nguồn lực cộng đồng.

Library Staff | Wed, May 06, 2020
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In the Spirit of Adventure and Happy Endings: Cindy Hiday talks about her book Iditarod Nights

Cindy and her dog, Maddie
Cindy Hiday is the author of Iditarod Nights, a Library Writers Project book that has recently been published in partnership with Ooligan Press. 

People love dogs! What inspired you to write about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in particular?

I became hooked on the sport when I read Race Across Alaska: First woman to win the Iditarod tells her story, by Libby Riddles and Tim Jones. I'm drawn to stories about women who are courageous under pressure, as Libby Riddles certainly was when she found herself exhausted and caught in a blizzard during the race. When I read about a local woman who put her career on hold to train and compete in the Iditarod, I had the spark of an idea for my heroine in Iditarod Nights. For a time, the research consumed me. I discovered there is so much more behind the Iditarod – from its early beginnings to its present-day sport – than most people realize. I admire the veteran mushers, their dedication and how they put their dogs' wellbeing ahead of their own. And I fell in love with the dogs! They are amazing athletes; the sheer joy in their expressions when they're hooked up to a sled is thrilling!

Are there common themes you find yourself drawn to in your writing and the books you read?

My author brand is writing in the spirit of adventure and happy endings; that's my promise to my readers. The more challenging and seemingly impossible the adventure, the better. There has to be character growth beyond what the character believes themselves capable of. And even though I put my characters on an emotional rollercoaster, there is always a happy outcome. I want a story, whether one of my own or someone else's, to leave me with a good feeling. I'm not genre-specific in what I write or read. To date, I've published three contemporary romances and a humorous adventure novel. If it's a good story, I don't care if it's a romance or western or sci-fi/fantasy. I just finished reading Nora Roberts' dystopian series Chronicles of the One. I'm a huge Stephen King fan, especially his Dark Tower series and Christine, and Whiskey When We're Dry, by John Larison, knocked my socks off!

What can readers expect from Cindy Hiday next?

My current work-in-progress, Come Snowfall, takes place in 1880's eastern Oregon and is about a twelve-year-old girl who discovers how far she's willing to go to save her family. My husband and I went camping near Baker City last summer to research the area where my story begins, near the Elkhorns and Wallowas, and we visited the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. It's beautiful country, and it has been fascinating to learn about the history of that era, the pioneering west. I hope to have the book finished by the end of the year.

Who inspires you in your life?

Resilient people. People who find the silver lining or a solution to a challenging situation. People who don't know the meaning of the word "can't"; And kind people. Something as simple as a smile from a stranger can brighten my entire day.

Alison K. | Sun, Apr 26, 2020
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Recursos de alimentos para familias

Para ver esta información en inglés, haga clic en Meal resources for families. To see this information in English, click Meal resources for families.

Aquí puede encontrar información de los distritos escolares, agencias y restaurantes que sabemos que están ayudando a la comunidad. Para ver la información de esa página en español u otro idioma en la computadora o un dispositivo móvil, por favor haga clic en la esquina superior derecha donde dice “Select language” y busque su idioma preferido.

Actualizaremos nuevamente según sea necesario, pero por favor confirme la disponibilidad de comidas a través de los enlaces que se comparten a continuación o llame al número de teléfono de la organización.

Programa de verano Lunch+Play de Portland Parks and Recreation

Haga clic en el enlace que aparece más arriba para obtener información sobre los lugares y las fechas.

Distritos escolares del condado de Multnomah

Los distritos escolares del condado de Multnomah siguen proporcionando asistencia alimentaria durante el verano. El Sistema de Servicios SUN también tiene información sobre el acceso a los alimentos.

Hemos hecho todo lo posible para proporcionar información actualizada. Por favor, confirme la disponibilidad de comidas a través de los enlaces compartidos a continuación.

Centennial [actualizado 26/07/2023]

¡El Distrito Escolar Centennial está participando una vez más en el Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano este verano! Las comidas, incluyendo el desayuno y el almuerzo, están disponibles sin costo alguno para cualquier niño de 18 años de edad o menos. Las comidas deben consumirse en el lugar.

Haga clic aquí para ver una lista detallada de los lugares donde se sirven desayunos y almuerzos, además de parques y sitios comunitarios para almuerzos y desayunos. La lista incluye horarios y fechas para todos los sitios.

La despensa de alimentos en Parklane Elementary, 15811 SE Main St., Portland, está abierta los viernes desde el mediodía hasta la 13:30. Pase por allí para acceder a alimentos GRATUITOS, frescos y saludables para su familia para 3 a 5 días. Por favor traiga sus propias bolsas. No se requiere identificación o materiales de verificación de ingresos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

La despensa de alimentos en la escuela primaria Patrick Lynch, 1546 SE 169th Pl., está abierta al público los miércoles de 10:00 a 11:30. COMIENZA EL 6 DE JULIO.

Food 4 Families tendrá distribución de alimentos el segundo y cuarto miércoles de cada mes (excepto marzo 2023), durante el año escolar, en Centennial High School, 3505 SE 182nd Ave, Gresham, 97030. De 16:00 a 17:00 horas. Haga clic aquí para ver las fechas de distribución.

David Douglas [actualizado 25/06/2023] 

Hay distribución de comida en los siguientes edificios escolares de David Douglas. La comida para las familias pueden recoger comestibles gratis, no son comidas preparadas para llevar. Puede hacer clic en este enlace para ver el calendario que muestra las horas y los cierres.

  • Floyd Light Middle: 10800 SE Washington St. Lunes, de 11:00 a 12:30.
  • Escuela primaria Earl Boyles: 10822 SE Bush St. Martes, de 13:00 a 14:30.
  • Escuela primaria Mill Park: 1900 SE 117th Ave. Martes, de 14:00 a 15:30.
  • Escuela primaria Gilbert Park: 13132 SE Ramona St. Miércoles, de 11:00 p.m. a 12:30.
  • Primaria de Menlo Park: 12900 NE Glisan St. Jueves, de 13:00 a 14:30.
  • David Douglas High, Campus Sur: 1500 SE 130th Ave. Jueves, de 12:30 a 14:00.

Gresham-Barlow [actualizado 25/06/2023]

Haga clic en este enlace para obtener información sobre recursos de comidas.

  • East Gresham Elementary: 900 SE 5th St., Gresham. Martes, desde las 15:30 hasta las 16:30 horas. Cajas de comida.
  • Highland Elementary: 295 NE 24th St., Gresham. Segundo miércoles del mes, desde las 15:00 hasta las 17:00 horas.
     

Puede encontrar más información sobre las cajas de alimentos de la comunidad en The Sunshine Division y Snowcap Community Charities.

Parkrose [actualizado 25/06/2023]

Hay despensas de alimentos en las siguientes escuelas (haga clic en el enlace para ver los cierres):

Portland [actualizado 25/07/2023]

Hay despensas de alimentos en las siguientes escuelas. Por favor, haga clic en el enlace para comprobar la información de cierre.

  • Lane Middle: 7200 SE 60th Ave. Martes, de 14:30 a 16:00 horas.
  • Kelly Elementary: 9015 SE Rural St. Miércoles, de 11:30 a 13:00 horas.
  • Escuela Clarendon: 9325 N Van Houten Ave. Miércoles, de 11:00 a 13:00.
  • Escuela primaria Grout: 3119 SE Holgate Blvd. Viernes, de 13:30 a 14:30
  • McDaniel High: 2735 NE 82nd Ave. Viernes, de 14:00 a 16:00 horas.
  • Sitton Elementary: 9930 N Smith St. Primer viernes del mes, de 15:30 a 17:30 horas.
  • Roosevelt High: 6941 N Central St. Segundo y cuarto viernes, de 16:00 a 18:00 horas. Del 7 de julio al 4 de agosto.

Reynolds [actualizado 13/02/2023]

Las despensas de alimentos se encuentran en las siguientes escuelas. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

  • Escuela primaria Glenfair: 15300 NE Glisan St. Martes, de 16:15 a 17:45.
  • Reynolds High: 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd., Troutdale. Último martes del mes, de 13:30 a 16:30.
  • Escuela primaria Alder: 17200 SE Alder St. Miércoles de 14:30 a 16:00.
  • Reynolds Middle: 1200 NE 201st Ave., Fairview. Viernes de 15:30 a 16:30.
  • Escuela primaria Wilkes: 17020 NE Wilkes Rd. Primer viernes del mes, de 15:00 a 16:30.
  • Escuela primaria Davis: 19501 NE Davis St. 2º viernes del mes, de 16:15 a 17:15.
  • H.B. Lee Middle: 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Llame al 503-255-5686 para obtener información sobre el acceso a la despensa de alimentos
  • Walt Morey Middle: 2801 SW Lucas Ave., Troutdale. Llame al 503-810-9604 para obtener información sobre el acceso a la despensa de alimentos

 

Agencias y organizaciones [actualizado 21/02/2023]

La información puede cambiar, por lo que le rogamos que compruebe las páginas web si se proporciona un enlace.

Despensa C3 (NE): 6120 NE 57th Ave., Portland. Los martes, las puertas se abren a las 11:30am, las compras son de 12-1pm.

Crossroads Food Bank (NE): 2505 NE 102nd Ave., Portland. Jueves de 9 a.m. a mediodía y sábados de 10 a.m. a mediodía.

Faithful Savior Lutheran Church (NE): 11100 NE Skidmore St., Portland. Despensa de alimentos Sábado 15 de abril de 13:00 a 15:00 hs.

Despensa de alimentos de Mainspring:  Despensa de alimentos Mainspring (NE): 3500 NE 82nd Ave. 

Sugieren seguirlos en las redes sociales para ver las ubicaciones.  Sus actuales despensas de alimentos gratuitas se encuentran en:

  • Dawson Park, 1 N Stanton St. Todos los primeros martes de 10 a 12 horas
  • Community Transitional School, 6601 NE Killingsworth St. Todos los segundos martes de 10 a 12 horas.
  • Centro Comunitario de East Portland, 740 SE 106th Ave. Todos los segundos miércoles de 9 a 11 horas.
  • Victory Outreach, 16022 SE Stark St. Cada tercer martes de 10 a 12 horas
  • East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave. Todos los segundos miércoles de 10 a 12 horas
     

Meals 4 Kids: atiende a niños y familias que reúnen los requisitos necesarios dentro de la ciudad de Portland. Visite su sitio web para completar un formulario de solicitud.

Programa de Alimentos de Emergencia del Noreste (NE): 4800 NE 72nd Ave., Portland. Abierto los jueves y sábados, de 10:30 a 13:30. Las cajas de alimentos se preparan con antelación para recogerlas a pie o en coche.

Iglesia Metodista Unida de Parkrose (NE): 11111 NE Knott St., Portland. Despensa de alimentos abierta el segundo y cuarto sábado del mes de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m., y el primer y tercer miércoles del mes de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.

Servicios Comunitarios Adventistas de Portland (NE): 11020 NE Halsey St., Portland. Ofrecen cajas de comida preempacadas para recoger, de lunes a viernes de 9am a 11am. También ofrecen un servicio de despensa móvil para algunos barrios.

Despensa de alimentos One Hope (NE): Situado en el 5425 NE 27th Ave., Portland 97211. Abierto para conducir y recoger los sábados, 11 am - 1 pm. Las cajas de alimentos están disponibles cada semana y se sirve una comida caliente los segundos y cuartos sábados.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church (SE): 5415 SE Powell Blvd., Portland 97206. Despensa de alimentos todos los viernes, de 14:00 a 17:00 hs.

Sunshine Division (SE): cajas de alimentos de emergencia gratuitas para recoger o entregar. Hay dos sedes:

  • 12436 SE Stark St. Asistencia alimentaria de martes a viernes, de 9:30 a 11:00 y de 12:30 a 15:30, y los sábados de 9:00 a 13:00. Para más información, visite sunshinedivision.org o llame al 503.609.0285.
  • 687 N Thompson St. Asistencia alimentaria de lunes a viernes, de 9:30 a 11:00 y de 12:30 a 15:30, y los sábados de 9:00 a 13:00.

 

William Temple House (NW): 2023 NW Hoyt St., Portland. Ofrece una despensa sin cita previa, de martes a jueves, de 11 a 14 horas. Una guía de la despensa se encuentra aquí (en inglés).

Lift Urban Portland (SW):  Situado en 1838 SW Jefferson St., Portland 97201. El horario de funcionamiento de la despensa es los martes, jueves y viernes, de 15:00 a 18:00 horas. Se realiza un sorteo de números al azar 5 minutos antes de la apertura para determinar su lugar en la fila.

Despensa de alimentos de Portland Open Bible (SE):  Ubicada en 3223 SE 92nd Ave., Portland 97266. Recogida de cajas de alimentos, la información se puede encontrar aquí. Los horarios de la despensa son los martes de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. y los jueves de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. También puede hacer un pedido en línea.

St. Johns Food Share (N): 8100 N Lombard St., Portland 97203. Despensa de alimentos abierta los lunes de 10 a 16 h.

Urban Gleaners: varios centros en los condados de Multnomah y Washington. Haga clic aquí para ver una lista de ubicaciones.

Para obtener más información sobre el acceso a los alimentos para las familias, incluido el Banco de Alimentos de Oregón, llame al 211, o envíe un mensaje de texto con las palabras "FOOD" o "COMIDA" al 877-877 para conocer las ubicaciones de Meals. o visite oregonfoodfinder.org.

Self Enhancement Inc también tiene una lista de recursos alimentarios de la comunidad que incluye sitios en los condados de Multnomah, Clackamas, Washingon y Yamhill en Oregón y las escuelas del área de Vancouver, WA. Haga clic en el enlace y desplácese hacia abajo a los recursos alimentarios.

Partners for a Hunger-free Oregon (SE)

Consulte también esta guía de recursos para el acceso a los alimentos elaborada por el congresista Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) y su equipo.

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Mantener a los niños comprometidos y aprendiendo

Guía para aprendizaje en casa.

Las escuelas están cerradas, la biblioteca está cerrada y las fechas de juego se cancelan. ¿Cómo mantendrá a sus hijos activos, comprometidos y aprendiendo? ¿Cómo puedes encontrar un camino entre todos los sitios web y las ideas de redes sociales? 

La Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah ofrece/tiene disponibles libros, bases de datos y transmisión de audio y video.

Recursos de aprendizaje

Conéctese a nuestra lista de recursos de aprendizaje para obtener enlaces para accesar a libros electrónicos, ayuda de tutoría, aprendizaje de idiomas como Mango Languages, revistas digitales y videos educativos disponibles a través de la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah.

Ideas de actividades

¿Necesita ideas para actividades? Overdrive Kids tiene libros electrónicos para aprender a cocinar, a tejer, doblar aviones de papel, hacer creaciones de Lego y algunos libros de chistes para que amplíe su repertorio de chistes contados

Películas y espectáculos ilimitados

Visite Kanopy y haga clic en Kanopy Kids a la derecha de la barra superior para ver una selección de películas y programas para niños en edad preescolar hasta secundaria. Kanopy Kids ofrece videos ilimitados para que sus hijos sean libres de explorar contenido educativo y entretenido.

Cómics y novelas gráficas

Para su lector de cómics y novelas gráficas, Hoopla tiene un modo infantil con Garfield, Nate the Great, Phoebe y su unicornio, y una selección de libros por autores Latinoamericanos . Hoopla también tiene música y películas para toda la familia.

Aprendizaje en el hogar

Para obtener enlaces a información sobre educación en el hogar, excursiones virtuales, lectura, arte y ciencias, consulte las sugerencias del sitio web de Aprendizaje y participación en el hogar. 

Los edificios de la biblioteca pueden estar cerrados, pero su biblioteca es mucho más que un edificio y estamos aquí para ayudarlo.

Library Staff | Fri, Apr 17, 2020
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Resources for older adults, and resources for caregivers of older adults

Resources for older adults

Are you looking for resources and activities for older adults? Check out these great ideas from Library Outreach Services:

Scrabble pieces spelling "support"

 

Resources for caregivers of older adults

Are you a caregiver for an older adult? Find support and resources from these organizations:

  • Timeslips.org has free stories, images and audio to spark meaningful engagement with family members who have dementia. 
  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection is providing multilingual local support for caregivers and older adults. You can call or email ADRC at 503.988.3646 or adrc@multco.us  for 24-hour information and assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  • The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 help line (800.272.3900) is providing specialists and master’s-level clinicians to give confidential support and information to people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and the public.
Alison K. | Mon, Mar 30, 2020
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Picture This: Finding Free Images, Photos and Clip Art on the Web

Photo of a camera
You need a photo or an image for a project you’re working on. You need it fast. You don’t want to pay anything or get sued for copyright violation. Luckily, there are lots of sources on the Web for finding free-to-use images!

Some of these websites include images which are in the public domain (public domain = nobody owns the copyright). Others include images where the creator is giving up some of their copyright protection and allowing you to use their photos and artwork. However, the creator or website may have usage rules: for example, they might require you to tell people where the image came from and who made it. Before you copy or use any image, it’s a good idea to check for usage or licensing rules. 

ImageQuest - https://multcolib.org/resource/imagequest: ImageQuest is a library resource created by the Encyclopædia Britannica. It has millions of images that you can use for non-commercial purposes. The collection includes photos and clip art, and it allows you to sort results by shape (horizontal or vertical rectangle, or square). Information about creator and rights is provided for each image.

Creative Commons logo
Creative Commons Search - https://creativecommons.org: Creative Commons is an organization that helps people share content on the Web (photos, videos, writing, anything!) This webpage lets you search for images which have Creative Commons licenses. The licenses are like permission statements: they tell you what you are allowed to do with the image. 

Smithsonian Open Access - https://www.si.edu/openaccess/: The Smithsonian has created this site to provide access to millions of images from their museums, libraries, archives and the National Zoo. Every image is Creative Commons Zero (CC0), meaning that the Smithsonian has waived all of their rights under copyright. There is also a Smithsonian Learning Lab with information about the Open Access collection and ideas for how to use it.

Children reading a wireless newspaper
The Commons - https://www.flickr.com/commons: The Commons is a section of the photo-sharing website Flickr which provides access to images from public photography archives at museums and libraries around the world. It’s a great place to find historic photos, and everyone (including you!) is encouraged to add comments and tags to the images. The photos on this site have “no known copyright restrictions.”

Photo of a flower
Morgue File - https://morguefile.com/: A morgue file is a collection of past materials to use for future projects. In this particular online morgue file, you can find many high resolution stock photos.

Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/en/: Pixabay offers over 1.7 million royalty free stock photos and videos. 

Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/: Over 1 million free, high-resolution photos shared by a huge online community of photographers. The Unsplash license gives you wide permission to use the images.

Scissors illustration

Are websites not your thing? Do you prefer books? The library has many books of illustrations and prints you can use, on all sorts of topics. To find them, just do a subject search in the library catalog for “clip art.” You’ll find books with images of Victorian women’s fashion, birds, children’s book illustrations, fairies and much more. At the end of this post is a book list showing examples of the types of clip art books that the library owns.

If you have trouble finding the images that you want, or if you have more questions about any of this, ask us for help! We’ll be happy to talk more about it.

Images included in this post:

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Reading guide for Tommy Orange's There There, Everybody Reads 2020

Here are some questions to consider when reading Tommy Orange's There There.

1. The prologue provides a historical overview of how Native populations were systematically stripped of their identity, rights, land, etc. by colonialist forces in America. How does the prologue set the tone for the reader? Discuss the use of the Indian head as iconography. How does this relate to the erasure of Native identity in American culture?

2.  "Getting us to cities was supposed to be the final, necessary step in our assimilation, absorption, erasure, the completion of a five-hundred-year-old genocidal campaign. But the city made us new, and we made it ours."

Discuss the development of the “Urban Indian” identity and ownership of that label. How does it relate to the push for assimilation by the United States government? How do the characters navigate this modern form of identity alongside their ancestral roots?

3. Consider the following statement from page 9: “We stayed because the city sounds like a war, and you can’t leave a war once you’ve been, you can only keep it at bay.” In what ways does the historical precedent for violent removal of Native populations filter into the modern era? How does violence—both internal and external—appear throughout the narrative? How has violent removal of Native populations contributed to contemporary white privilege?

4. On page 7, Orange states: “We’ve been defined by everyone else and continue to be slandered despite easy-to-look-up-on-the-internet facts about the realities of our histories and current state as a people.” Discuss this statement in relation to how Native populations have been defined in popular culture. How do the characters resist the simplification and flattening of their cultural identity? Relate the idea of preserving cultural identity to Dene Oxendene’s storytelling mission.

5. The occupation of Alcatraz is often romanticized in history, but for many, the reality was very stressful and traumatic. Describe the resettlement efforts at Alcatraz. What were the goals for inhabiting this land? What vision did Opal and Jacquie’s mother have for her family in moving to Alcatraz? What were the realities they experienced? For background, take a look at the video "We Hold the Rock" about the occupation of Alcatraz.

6. On page 58, Opal’s mother tells her that she needs to honor her people “by living right, by telling our stories. [That] the world was made of stories, nothing else, and stories about stories.” How does this emphasis on storytelling function throughout There There? Consider the relationship between storytelling and power. How does storytelling allow for diverse narratives to emerge? What is the relationship between storytelling and historical memory?

7. On page 77, Edwin Black asserts, “The problem with Indigenous art in general is that it’s stuck in the past.” How does the tension between modernity and tradition emerge throughout the narrative? Which characters seek to find a balance between honoring the past and looking toward the future? When is the attempt to do so successful?

8. How is the city of Oakland characterized in the novel? How does the city’s gentrification affect the novel’s characters and their attitudes toward home and stability?

9. Discuss the Interlude that occurs on pages 134–41. What is the importance of this section? How does it provide key contextual information for the Big Oakland PowWow that occurs at the end of the novel? What is the author trying to say about historical violence, mass shootings and America's relationship with firearms in general?

10. Examine the use of unchecked technology. i.e. 3D printing guns, drones, internet addiction, social media, etc. How does this tie into urban Native identity? How does this tie into larger societal issues?

Bonus Questions: What was the most surprising element of the novel to you? What was its moment of greatest impact?

Alison K. | Sat, Jan 04, 2020
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Meet Library Safety Officer Martin Clark

Library security officer Martin
On a typical day at Rockwood Library, you might find Library Safety Officer (LSO) Martin Clark asking patrons about their day or hanging out with teens in the Rockwood makerspace. While Martin is tasked with ensuring patrons follow library rules, his efforts center on building positive relationships with people and helping everyone use the library safely.

Driven by a desire to serve his community, Martin entered a police cadet program through the Gresham Police Department, prior to joining Multnomah County. He also worked for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). That job helped him learn to talk to many different people every day and to understand complex security procedures.

Martin first worked at library branches while working as a facility security officer (FSO) with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Department. He welcomed the library’s approach to safety and security and decided to join the library officially as a safety officer at Rockwood Library. Having grown up in the Rockwood community, Martin already felt a close tie to the neighborhood.

In 2016, Multnomah County Library added safety officers at some locations. Martin and the other safety officers are library staff, not police officers or security guards. They help patrons use the library successfully and apply the library rules. They also connect people with outside services and resources. Some safety officers also assist with shelving and other tasks.

With the Rockwood makerspace only a few years old, Rockwood Library has worked hard to find new and better ways to serve youth. Martin sees his position no differently. 

Martin’s approach to safety and security includes finding ways to help patrons use the library without being punitive. 

“I enjoy building relationships with patrons so when they come in the library and see me, they have a positive experience, rather than thinking they’re going to be followed around. I want everyone to feel welcome.” 

Martin works to build relationships with the youth and adult patrons who use the library. Rockwood library is bustling after school, with many teens making use of Multnomah County’s only free makerspace. While the small library can get busy, Martin’s compassionate approach has helped decrease incidents, particularly among youth. 

“For some, the library is a place of safety from other outside pressures or difficult personal situations,” says Martin. “Whatever their reason for being here, I want to help them use and stay at the library, which sometimes means needing to communicate the library’s expectations for conduct in the library.”

Having experienced some of the same challenges as the youth patrons at Rockwood Library, Martin knows firsthand what his life would have been like without a caring adult in it. He sees his position as a way to pay it forward to the community.

“The best ability is your availability,” says Martin.

People notice Martin’s contributions to the library. As one patron commented, 

“. . .Martin is such a great and exceptional asset to "our family library" here at Rockwood. It is great to see someone that is always smiling and he just makes our trips to the library an all-around general excellent experience. Not to mention that he is very, very helpful... Thank you for hiring such an individual as him.”
 

Chelsea B. | Fri, Nov 15, 2019
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Ten authors and events we can't wait to see at the 2019 Portland Book Festival

Each year the Portland Book Festival, presented by the Bank of America, brings thousands of readers to the Southwest Park Blocks for a day-long celebration of all things reading. Needless to say, we're big fans.

MK Reed's Wild Weather

To call attention to any one author inevitably leaves out a stellar line-up - who doesn't want to see Malcolm Gladwell and Rainbow Rowell? But there's so many quality events to choose from, so here are top picks.

Would it be too self-centered to say that we're so looking forward to seeing our library moderators in action? Elleona Budd, Natasha Forrester Campbell, Lanel Jackson, Ebonee Bell, Eduardo Arizaga and Alicia Tate will be moderating talks on everything from science comics to dark magic in fantasy.

We're looking forward to hearing from Saeed Jones about his new memoir, How We Fight for Our Lives. David Treuer's Heartbeat of Wounded Knee has made it to the top of many of our reading lists.  Mira Jacobs's graphic memoir Good Talk, about interracial families made it to the top of many library staff lists. And we'd like to hear how cartoonist and animator Graham Annable expresses his love for slots and hockey, when he isn't writing. Romance readers among us have been eagerly awaiting more from Jasmine Guillory, “the queen of contemporary romance” (OprahMag.com). Our teen librarians have long been fans of Gabby Rivera's Juliet Takes a Breath. We're looking forward to the pop-up events, among them Theodore Van Alst reading from his linked short stories, Sacred Smokes. 

We're also excited to hear home town heroes, Renée Watson, Carson Ellis, Mitchell S. Jackson, ... drat! Why did we limit ourselves to only 10? 

And that doesn't even take into account Friday night's Lit Crawl -- the Poetry Karaoke looks especially intriguing.

Take a look at the festival event site and go hang out with book lovers all day long. It's the best time, and we hope to see you there.

Alison K. | Wed, Oct 23, 2019
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Multnomah County Library: a reflection of its community

Multnomah County Library operates on a set of pillars and priorities based on input from the community it serves. This library system is accountable to its taxpayers and patrons, offering programs, services and resources that reflect this community’s values.

The public library is based on the ideal that our collective resources and knowledge should be freely accessible and open to everyone. This library strives to live up to that ideal by lifting up people and communities that have been historically excluded, marginalized and discriminated against.

In representing the diversity of our community, this library will offer materials and viewpoints some people may find offensive. When outside voices seek to shame or pressure Multnomah County Library into conforming to standards other than those in our own community, we will not be cowed.

Multnomah County Library will continue to offer materials, services and programs that acknowledge and celebrate the value of the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants and refugees, people who speak a language other than English, Black and African American people, Native and indigenous people, and all others who have been systematically oppressed. We will evolve and expand that work over time as our community’s values dictate.

Library Staff | Tue, Sep 10, 2019
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