These lists are vetted and curated by library staff experts familiar with the subject matter.
Online help for learning English
Online help for learning English
Recursos gratuitos para los estudiantes
Reforzar la educación de los hijos durante el verano puede ser un desafío. Durante el verano los niños pueden llegar a perder hasta dos meses de aprendizaje si no realizan actividades de lectura y matemáticas. He aquí una lista de recursos y actividades para ayudar a reforzar la educación de una manera divertida durante el verano.
Market research resources
Resources for small business market research
Research your family history
Research your family history with these popular resources.
Resources for book discussion groups
All about book clubs, book groups and book discussion.
Resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families
Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ benefit from a caring network of family, friends and peers. Here are some organizations and resources that can help provide that support.
Summer enrichment for your student
Now that the kids have been out of school for a few weeks, are you starting to hear the dreaded words — “I’m bored!”? If you are looking for free educational activities to keep your student engaged throughout the summer, read on!
Summertime free family fun
Summer is one of the best times to enjoy the outdoors with your family. Explore this list for activities and resources at the library and throughout Multnomah County to make the most of your summer. You’ll also find summer lunches and other meal resources.
Grants and scholarships
Finding grants for small businesses or getting grants to buy a home is a very common library question. However, most financial assistance programs are not grants in the traditional sense.
Find free images and photos online
Find photos or images for a project you’re working on online for free, with these resources.
Find food, shelter and other basic services in the Portland Metro area
These resources can get you started on your search for basic services.
Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20
Resources, crisis lines and other information
Using maps for house and neighborhood history
Find detailed information about your neighborhood, street or even your house from maps.
Voluntariado, trabajo pagado y programas de verano para jóvenes
Las vacaciones de verano traen grandes oportunidades para los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria, como programas para voluntarios, prácticas profesionales, trabajo pagado o programas de crédito escolar. Aquí ofrecemos una serie de información sobre estas oportunidades y otros recursos de actividades para disfrutar y aprovechar las vacaciones.
Volunteering with kids
Many local organizations allow young people to volunteer alongside the adults in their lives. Here are some community service opportunities where your whole family can make an impact.
Talking with kids about race and racism
Websites and recommended books for families