Staff picks

Resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers in Multnomah County

It’s about time to add some excellent reads to your list! For Black History Month, our Black Resources Collection selector Alicia T. curated a list of graphic novels by Black authors. There is a little bit of everything for readers of all ages. This list has a special focus on authors from the Pacific Northwest.

Discover how to draw, cook, love, be antiracist, and so much more!

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice. Readers get an intimate look into her personal and professional life throughout the book. She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career

Books from the young adult section featuring Muslim teens.

Stories featuring Muslim American children and tweens. For preschoolers to grade 7

Children can also be part of Everybody Reads, a community reading event, and explore the themes of Black excellence, community, the power of representation, and Black history through the lives of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and other Black female lawyers, representatives, and a Vice President.

Everybody Reads 2026 celebrates Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir titled "Lovely One". This book covers her journey to becoming the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court justice! She shares stories of her family’s heritage, experiences in segregation, learning to channel her voice, and the triumphs and challenges of her career.

不要错过这些以春节为主题的书哦！

Tham khảo những cuốn sách này trong dịp Tết Bính Ngọ! 

Check out these books for Lunar New Year!

Are you waiting to get your hands on... a copy of A Heated Rivalry? Here's some other steamy(and not so steamy) sports LGTBTQ+ romances to keep you busy.

A collection of engaging fiction and nonfiction materials for middle schoolers who are reading below grade level. Includes graphic novels, novels in verse, chapter books, and more.

We spoke to some incredible activists in the community about their work and what they’d recommend checking out at this moment in time. Don’t miss the powerful picks in this series.

Pete the Cat and company rock out in this fast-paced, globe-trotting musical adventure based on the smash hit book series. Northwest Children's Theater is a My Discovery Pass partner and Summer Reading sponsor.

A fearless musical about chasing popularity and being true to yourself! Northwest Children's Theater is a My Discover Pass partner and Summer Reading sponsor.

Spend the holidays with your favorite foursome for a trip down the yellow brick road! Northwest Children's Theater is a My Discovery Pass partner. 

Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff. 

Books from the adult collection recommended for teens by Multnomah County Library staff. 

Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff.