Gresham Library history
Built in 1990 and renovated in 1998, today's Gresham Library replaced a small brick building that had become far too small for Oregon's fourth largest city.
The library serves residents of Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Corbett and other East County communities. The original architect was SERA Architects P.C.
Midland Library history
Since it opened in 1958, Midland Library has been one of the busiest libraries in Multnomah County. To meet the demand, the building underwent several renovations to expand its space.
Woodstock Library history
The current Woodstock Library building of 7,500 sq. ft. opened in 2000, replacing a smaller library on the same site. The library building received numerous awards for its elegant and functional design, including a national honor from the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association.
Music and Dance Online
Transmisión directa de audio y video de colecciones de música y danza.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) (Website)
老龄化和残疾资源联系 (ADRC) 每天 24 小时提供服务。 ADRC无论收入向公众提供有关影响老年人和残疾人问题的信息、援助和转介。请致电 ADRC:503.988.3646。 如需要,可以提供电话口译服务。
African Americans have deep historical connections to the West and their stories are often overlooked. Here is a deep dive into these stories and histories. -- Jem J.
BlackPast (Website)
A wealth of knowledge on Black history in one central location.
Black history timelines, profiles on Black people contributing to Black history, and full-text speeches and other primary documents dating from 1789-2016.
Juneteenth at the library: History and ways to celebrate with family
The first Juneteenth in Portland was led by Clara Peoples in 1945.
Illustrated biographies for elementary ages about girls and women who have an impact on our world.
Gregory Heights Library history
The first Gregory Heights library opened its doors as a reading room in the 1930s. The current library, renovated in 1998-99, has been serving Northeast Portland in its current location since 1966.
Capitol Hill Library history
Originally opened in 1972, Capitol Hill Library serves the Southwest Portland community. The building is 6,060 square feet, and the original architects were Allen, McMath and Hawkins, A.I.A. More recently, Capitol Hill Library received refresh updates, including fresh paint, new seating and updated technology.
Fairview-Columbia Library history
Opened in 2001, Fairview-Columbia Library serves residents in Fairview, Troutdale, Corbett and other east Multnomah County communities. The building housed the library on the ground floor and four market-rate apartments above. It was Multnomah County’s first mixed-use library building. The architect was Group Mackenzie; Thomas Hacker and Associates, Inc., served as tenant improvement consultant.
St. Johns Library history
Library services in the neighborhood date back to at least 1903, with a deposit station. St. Johns Library opened at its current library location in 1914. The building was designed by architects Folger Johnson and Donald Mayer. St. Johns Library is one of the remaining Carnegie libraries in Oregon.
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Актуальная информация о здоровье, фитнесе, медицине и многом другом. Для медицинских работников и студентов.
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.
Bugs, Bones and Botany
Explore and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks, including animal skulls, insect specimens, plant materials and other natural materials. Work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor on high-quality printmaking paper. This activity is open to any skill level.
Bugs, Bones and Botany
Explore and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks, including animal skulls, insect specimens, plant materials and other natural materials. Work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor on high-quality printmaking paper. This activity is open to any skill level.
Bugs, Bones and Botany
Explore and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks, including animal skulls, insect specimens, plant materials and other natural materials. Work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor on high-quality printmaking paper. This activity is open to any skill level.
Using maps for house and neighborhood history
Find detailed information about your neighborhood, street or even your house from maps.
Black Resource Collection is a cultural collection offering a variety of materials that are primarily written by African Diasporic authors.