Your child’s Multnomah County Library card opens the door to a world of reading and learning. Library staff can answer your child’s questions and suggest great books they will love. Your child can try new activities and experiences with the library.
Don’t know where to start? Talk to us!
Connect with a youth librarian by phone, email or chat.
Multnomah County libraries have:
- No late fines on any materials.
- Activities including summer reading, storytimes, performances and more.
- Activities including summer reading, storytimes, book groups, crafts, performances and more.
- A website where kids can find books and media, fun activities and homework help.
- Library Connect, where kids, teens, parents, caregivers and teachers can find resources at the right grade level, and learn about using their Library Connect account.
- Resources for parents and caregivers — and contact us for more.
Multnomah County Library and your family
The library has materials for all ages and interests. Some library items were not created for children and teens. Parents and caregivers can decide what is right for their children. Please help your child choose library items that fit your values.
Library services include computer and internet access. Children 12 and under have filtered internet searching. Teens age 13-17 can choose filtered or unfiltered. You can change your child’s filtering option.
The library respects the privacy of all library users, no matter their age. You will need your child’s library card or card number to get account information, such as a list of the titles they have checked out.
How to keep track of library items
- Keep library card numbers and passwords handy, for easy account access.
- Get hold and overdue notices by email or text.
- Keep library items in one place at your home, so they are easy to find.
Check us out!
- Connect with a youth librarian
- Follow your child’s reading interests
It is amazing where they will take both of you. - Read all kinds of fiction and nonfiction
There is a book for every reader. - Be a role model
Let your child see you use and enjoy the library. - Tell us what you want
If the library doesn’t have what you are looking for, we will try to find it for you. - Tell us what you think
How can the library best serve your family?