Books from the teen and adult sections about race and social justice.
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.
Resources for teens and their adults to help with the process of applying, paying and attending college.
North Portland Library breaks ground
On May 19, Multnomah County Library broke ground on one of its most historic building projects, North Portland Library.
So many picture books for children who have new siblings on the way offer a negative take on the whole situation. These titles celebrate the coming event!
Rockwood makerspace
The makerspace is a collaborative learning environment at Rockwood Library with an emphasis on middle and high school learners. The space provides access to innovative technology, equipment, software and supportive mentors
Building community at the library
To support Chinese as one of its primary service languages, the library offers a robust Chinese language collection and culturally relevant services and resources.
Chính sách máy in 3D cho makerspace
Chính sách này thiết lập cách thức và những trường hợp mà công chúng có thể sử dụng máy in 3D của thư viện
Kwanzaa fabric painting now at Portland Art Museum
North Portland Library has been participating in community-wide Kwanzaa celebrations for decades, hosting art exhibits, book displays and events. Incorporating the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa is “Isis,” a piece of art, created in 1992, by local artist Charlotte Lewis and acquired by Multnomah County Library in 2001.
General Land Office Records (Website)
Live access to Federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, including image access to Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. It also has images of survey plats and field notes dating back to 1810. Due to the organization of documents in the GLO collection, this site currently contains only some Federal title records issued for the Public Land States.
Multnomah County Library hosts a successful series of Drag Queen Storytimes
Multnomah County Library branches celebrated pride this year with book displays, in-person activities, outreach events, and the special return of its popular Drag Queen Storytime events.
On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the U.S. Civil War had ended, marking the end of slavery for African Americans.
Teen siblings volunteering at the library
Multnomah County Library’s Summer Reading program encourages kids, teens, and families to read throughout the summer. With hundreds of kids signed up each year to participate, Summer Reading relies on youth volunteers to keep everything running smoothly.
Cosmic horror has evolved! Here are some newish titles you might enjoy if you liked The City We Became or Lovecraft Country, or if you just want more tentacles in your life.
Visit the John Wilson Special Collections
The John Wilson Special Collections holds rare books and important research collections. All are welcome.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on Albina Library expansion
Construction will modernize space while maintaining historic Carnegie building
PORTLAND, Ore––April 25, 2023
A Juneteenth legacy
On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. This monumental day was made possible by the countless efforts of strong community leaders. Among them is Opal Lee - coined as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”
Public meeting rooms policy
Eighteen libraries offer free use of meeting room space for meetings and programs that serve an educational, cultural, civic or recreational purpose. Meetings and programs held in library meeting rooms must be free, open and of potential interest to the general public.
Participate in Summer Reading - in more ways than you thought possible
The Summer Reading program is about more than reading. It is about building a love for learning with fun things to do for all ages.
Q&A with Nanea Woods, Prose Before Bros book club founder
Nanea Woods was born and raised in Portland, and is the founder of Prose Before Bros, a book club for and by women of color.
Library construction closures
Construction improvements are possible thanks to the 2020 Multnomah County voter-approved library bond. Learn more about your future libraries.
Picture books that highlight single parent Kids and family with moms, and help Kids and family sort out emotions.