New Holgate Library to open in July as larger, modern library
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 17, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of the brand new Holgate Library on July 13, 2024. Holgate is the first new, permanent library to open in Multnomah County in more than a decade and the most energy efficient library ever built in Multnomah County. It’s a bright and modern space, built to be open, flexible and sustainable.
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Established in 2018, Prose Before Bros is a social book club for Women of Color (WOC) in Portland, Oregon. PBB is a community that provides a safe space for WOC to exist without explanation.
A selection of titles by Indigenous people who identify as two-spirit or LBGQTIA+
Expanded Belmont Library
Expanding on existing site (scheduled to be complete winter 2025/2026)
We asked library staff who read a lot of manga to share their favorite series.
Explore the Matriarch Exhibition at Central Library
Come to Central Library and explore the Collins Gallery exhibition, "Matriarch," located on the third floor.
Expanded St. Johns Library
Adding 2,900 square feet on existing site (scheduled to be complete fall 2025)
The 33rd Summer Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11, 2024 with the 16th Summer Paralympic Games following on August 28 to September 8.
Explore this list of works from writers who identify as being Afro-American, Black, African American, Latino, Latinx or Latine.
The library's Chinese language services
Multnomah County Library offers services to the community in several languages. One of these is Chinese. The library’s Chinese speaking team offers activities, resources and events specifically for the Chinese community.
Mostly series books mixing a little silly, a little serious, and many things in between.
Disfruta de estos libros para niños durante el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA++ o en cualquier momento del año. Estos libros son sugeridos especialmente para ti por el personal de la biblioteca.
What to read after Martin, Rothfuss, Hobb, and Kay? Here are some fantasies, mostly epic, set in other worlds.
Annie Lewis begins as Multnomah County Library Interim Director
PORTLAND, Ore. — June 3, 2024. Former Multnomah County Library Deputy Director Annie Lewis begins a new term today as Multnomah County Library Interim Director of Libraries after the retirement of longtime Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke. Lewis has served as deputy director since 2021.
Trees are so much more than a product to be harvested, and scientists are discovering more about them everyday. Take a deep, green dive into the subject with these titles.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Hispana y Latina del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre! Este mes honra la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y sus contribuciones.
Welcome to your new Multnomah County Library website
Multnomah County Library has updated its website with new features and content. This website was a collaborative effort with input from library staff, patrons and community members.
¿Te gustan las luchas y los luchadores? ¿Qué tal El Santo, Blue Demon y Rey Misterio?
Multnomah County Library unveils early renderings of new, iconic East County Library
Images highlight future of accessible, destination library for East County community and beyond
Suggestions for your 'read historical fiction' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on new, expanded Holgate Library
Construction will transform Holgate into one of the largest libraries in Multnomah County