Community resource lists

These lists are vetted and curated by library staff experts familiar with the subject matter.

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Back-to-school resources

As kids start the new school year, adjusting to new teachers and classmates can be stressful. Here are some library resources to assist you throughout the school year.

Here is a list of local mental health resources and organizations working to destigmatize Black mental health and provide support to the Black community here in Multnomah County. At the library, we are proud to center resources that help communities thrive and succeed.

Career resources: Apprenticeships, certifications, construction and more

Explore resources to help you get started on your career journey. Find information about apprenticeships, certifications, the construction industry and more.

Citizenship and immigration resources

Citizenship and immigration resources including citizenship classes and legal resources.

College help for teens

The college admissions process can be tricky to navigate. Use these sites to guide your college application and admissions process.

Community resources for small businesses

Explore a range of helpful resources available in the community, made to support small businesses like yours. These resources provide advising, education and financial support.

Know your rights as a worker

Wherever you work, you have rights under the law. These resources can help you learn about your rights as a worker and how to get help if you believe your rights are being violated.

Diversión, parques y almuerzos de verano

El verano es la estación más cálida del año y una de las mejores épocas para disfrutar al aire libre con la familia. Aquí ofrecemos una serie de actividades y recursos para disfrutar de las vacaciones escolares este verano.

Financial resources for your home

For information about programs that assist in buying, repairing a home or paying bills in an emergency, the resources below may be helpful. These agencies have financial help for specific purposes. Note that most of these programs have restrictions, and not everyone will qualify.

Find a book discussion group

Talking together about books builds understanding and community. Find your group in the local area or online.

Find free images and photos online

Find photos or images for a project you’re working on online for free, with these resources.

For caregivers of older adults

Local and online resources to help caregivers of older adults.

Historical local newspapers you can find at the library

This list will help you identify which historical newspapers the library has archived, in print and microfilm format.

Job help for teens

The library can help you prepare for job interviews.

Job search sites

Resources and organizations that fit your needs.

Legal advocacy and assistance by subject area

Law help: includes a list of organizations and agencies who provide legal help or information by population served or type of problem.

Legal aid and resources

Law help: providing sites for free and reduced-cost legal help and legal forms.

Local homeschooling organizations

A list of web academies, organizations, classes, and Facebook groups that support homeschooling families.

Local newspapers you can find at the library

This list will help you locate archives of Oregon newspapers, in print and microfilm format. Newspapers in this list are still being published regularly.

Local resources for writers

Resources for writers at the library and in the community

Mail-order house plan and design catalogs

Some houses are custom-designed by an architect, for a specific site. But most houses weren’t built that way. During the 20th century, many houses were built from plans that the owner or builder purchased from a catalog. Some houses came as “kits,” with plans and a complete set of building materials cut to size and ready to assemble.