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Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic and Latiné Heritage at Multnomah County Library from September 15 to October 15. This cultural month honors the diversity of the Latin American community and its many contributions. Visit a library location to learn about events, book displays and activities.

Educator's Reference Complete

Intended for professional educators and undergraduate and graduate students in the field of education. Find full-text periodicals covering a variety of disciplines and levels from preschool to college. Search for reports from the U.S. Department of Education and resources on educational specialties and issues related to administration, funding, and policies.

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5 hoạt động hàng đầu dành cho các bạn thiếu niên trong mùa Hè

Một năm học đã kết thúc và giờ là thời điểm tận hưởng mùa Hè tại Thư viện quận Multnomah. Bất kể bạn đã lập kế hoạch gì cho mùa Hè hay chưa, chắc chắn bạn sẽ tìm thấy hoạt động nào đó mà bạn có thể tham gia tại thư viện của mình.

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HeritageQuest Online

A collection of materials for researching family histories, including census records and other primary sources.

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Woodstock Library history

The current Woodstock Library building of 7,500 sq. ft. opened in 2000, replacing a smaller library on the same site. The library building received numerous awards for its elegant and functional design, including a national honor from the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association.

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.

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Library Connect: Information for parents & educators

Library Connect provides free Multnomah County Library accounts for students using their student ID number as their library card. Library Connect accounts give access to physical and digital materials.

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Temporary library services

While some library locations are closed for construction, Multnomah County Library will be providing temporary services throughout the community. Check back here for updated information. For information about closed libraries please visit our construction closures page.

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Belmont Library history

Belmont Library has served its Southeast Portland neighborhood since 1924, when community leaders raised funds by public subscription. This was the first time in Portland that a community had built its own neighborhood library and presented it to the association debt-free. The original architect was Jamieson Parker Architects.

Research with primary sources

Historical research relies on documents and artifacts that date from the time period being studied. This is true whether you are studying world events like World War II or are trying to learn more about the life of your great-grandmother.

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Hillsdale Library history

Though not officially named “Hillsdale” until the 1980s, the Southwest Portland neighborhood library had been serving residents in the area for decades prior. The current building holds LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, with some of the materials coming from local manufacturers. The building was designed by Thomas Hacker and Associates Architects, Inc.

Native American Heritage Month

This month honors the rich traditions and culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), and the many other Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in honoring Native American Heritage Month. Visit through November 30 to learn about events, book displays and activities.

Gale Directory Library

This resource provides online access to several Gale reference sources.

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