Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Black Family Playtime
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
The Portland Art Museum has something for everyone and is a My Discovery Pass partner. Prepare for your visit with this sampling of titles.
HeritageQuest Online
A collection of materials for researching family histories, including census records and other primary sources.
Books, music, dvds, and resources highlighting Black Portlanders.
Enjoy these cookbooks that celebrate the culture and history of Black food!
Business Insights: Global
Find company profiles and histories, information on industries, and business news.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) (sitio web)
La Conexión de Recursos para Personas Mayores y Discapacidades,
o ADRC, está disponible las 24 horas del día. ADRC ofrece al público información, asistencia y referencias sobre temas que afectan a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidades,
independientemente de sus ingresos. Llame al ADRC al 503.988.3646. Hay interpretación telefónica disponible si es necesario.
Gale in Context: Middle School
This resource is intended for middle school and high school students. It includes content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science, and social studies.
This list celebrates an exhibition from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University, a My Discovery Pass partner.
The Black Resources Collection (BRC) offers a wide variety of materials relating to the Black Diaspora.
Picture books by black authors and/or illustrators about black children and Kids and family.
Literary Arts offers a wealth of book-centric events, education and enlightenment, all in support of writers and readers.
The Black Resources Collection (BRC) offers a wide variety of materials relating to the Black Diaspora.
Picture book biographies, stories, and early nonfiction recommendations on women in science and technology fields.
Indigenous Peoples: North America
Robust and diverse information on the historical experiences, cultural traditions, innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada through these primary sources. Explore the impact of invasion and colonization and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge using manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, photographs, motion pictures, images of artwork, and more. Made possible by The Grand Ronde Fund for Native American Collections and Programs of The Library Foundation.
Renegade women authors
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), Multnomah County Library is highlighting renegade women authors who challenge the status quo with their innovative and groundbreaking work.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on historic North Portland Library
Expansion includes a community-focused Black Cultural Center while keeping classic Carnegie building
Новая библиотека East County
в восточной части округа: новая библиотека, аналогичная по размеру Центральной библиотеке (планируется завершить строительство осенью 2025 г.)
Search for an old photograph of a Portland-area house
Old photographs of your house can be difficult to find. If you are doing house history, there are a few places to look.
Biography Reference Bank
Find biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, and thousands of narrative biographies not available in other databases.