Staff picks

On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the U.S. Civil War had ended, marking the end of slavery for African Americans. Since then, June 19th or "Juneteenth" has been observed as a holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in America and the culturally resiliency of African Americans over the years. On Saturday, June 12th, 2021, join Multnomah County Library's Black Cultural Library Advocates team and Multnomah County's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program for a series of online events celebrating Juneteenth.

Enjoy these cookbooks that celebrate the culture and history of Black food! And on Saturday, June 12th join Multnomah County Library's Black Cultural Library Advocates team and Multnomah County's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program for a Juneteenth cooking demonstration.

Suggestions for books to make you laugh as you play Read 4 Life, the library's adult summer reading game.

Suggestions for the activity 'read a writer of color,' for the library's adult summer reading game.

A list of books, movies, organizations and more in celebration of the many elders and seniors who have contributed to the well-being of LGBTQIA++ communities.

If you're playing adult summer reading, here are some ideas for the cookbook activity.

Some ideas for those playing the adult summer reading game.

How can we all work together towards a relationship to the earth that is kind, just and sustainable? These books about Native ecological practices and the environment are for all ages, and are written by primarily Native American, Alaska Native, First Nations and Indigenous authors.

Estos son tiempos difíciles en los que los padres tienen muchos desafíos. Por ejemplo, el reto del cuidado infantil, la educación a distancia, y sobre cómo educar a los niños. Esta lista de títulos con temas referente a la crianza en el hogar puede serle útil.

Suggestions for your 'read a short story' activity, for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.

Suggestions for your 'read historical fiction' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.

Activities for your 'read a classic' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.

Suggestions for the activity 'read a science fiction or fantasy,' for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.

A list of resources for those coping with trauma, loss and bereavement.

Indigenous people have lived in the Americas since time immemorial. Learn more about this history through these titles that center Native voices. This list was created as part of Everybody Reads 2020, celebrating Tommy Orange's novel, There There.

Here are titles to explore from Native American, First Nations, Native Alaskan and Indigenous authors, in celebration of Tommy Orange's There There, our Everybody Reads 2020 title.

The Portland Art Museum has something for everyone and is a My Discovery Pass partner. Prepare for your visit with this sampling of titles.

Books in three or more languages.