Several books have been written about the history of color design in the United States. Most focus on exterior color schemes, but some also discuss historic uses of interior color.
The world looks different from the saddle. Check out these books and resources for Kids and family, teens and adults and then get on your bike and ride!
Wherever you are in the Americas, you are on land that has been inhabited by Indigenous people since time immemorial.
Bộ sưu tập tài liệu về người Da Đen
Bộ sưu tập tài liệu về người Da Đen (Black Resources Collection) của Thư viện Quận Multnomah cung cấp hơn 7,000 mục — sách, phim, tạp chí, âm nhạc, v.v..— liên quan đến trải nghiệm của người Mỹ gốc châu Phi cũng như các tác phẩm của họ và những người thuộc dòng dõi người Phi Châu.
Every May we celebrate Americans who trace their heritage to a vast region: China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia,
Colección de Recursos de la Comunidad Negra
La Colección de Recursos de la Comunidad Negra de la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah ofrece más de 7,000 artículos —libros, películas, periódicos, música y más— relacionados con la experiencia afroamericana, así como obras creadas por afroamericanos y otras personas de ascendencia africana.
Most works in the Black Resources Collection are housed at North Portland Library, but some are located in other neighborhood libraries. Search "Black Resources Collection" to find all items in the library catalog.
Cierres por obras de construcción en la biblioteca
Las mejoras en construcción son posibles gracias al bono de la biblioteca aprobado por los votantes del Condado de Multnomah en 2020. Obtenga más información acerca de sus futuras bibliotecas.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on historic North Portland Library
Expansion includes a community-focused Black Cultural Center while keeping classic Carnegie building
Новая библиотека East County
в восточной части округа: новая библиотека, аналогичная по размеру Центральной библиотеке (планируется завершить строительство осенью 2025 г.)
Expanded North Portland Library
Adding 1,500 square feet with a new Black Cultural Center on existing site (scheduled to be complete winter 2024/2025)
Renegade women authors
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), Multnomah County Library is highlighting renegade women authors who challenge the status quo with their innovative and groundbreaking work.
HeritageQuest Online
A collection of materials for researching family histories, including census records and other primary sources.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982
A comprehensive index of popular general-interest magazines published in the United States reflecting the history of 20th-century America.
Business Insights: Global
Find company profiles and histories, information on industries, and business news.
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.
Your body is perfect just how it is because it's yours.
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.
Explore these titles curated for the participants of a Portland walking series exploring Afro-ecology, organized by Oregon Walks.
JSTOR
An archive of scholarly materials from around the world. Find articles and primary sources on art, business, education, history, law, and science.
Nueva Biblioteca de East County
Una nueva biblioteca de tamaño similar al de la Biblioteca Central (programada para completarse en el otoño de 2025)
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce renowned sculpture artists for Albina, North Portland and Midland libraries
PORTLAND, OR. —Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are continuing their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County. This work is part of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond which will build, rebuild or expand nine library buildings. Smaller upgrades to 11 libraries are also underway as part of the Refresh projects.
Indigenous Peoples: North America
Robust and diverse information on the historical experiences, cultural traditions, innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada through these primary sources. Explore the impact of invasion and colonization and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge using manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, photographs, motion pictures, images of artwork, and more. Made possible by The Grand Ronde Fund for Native American Collections and Programs of The Library Foundation.
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Gale in Context: Middle School
This resource is intended for middle school and high school students. It includes content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science, and social studies.