LGBTQIA+ friendly science fiction and fantasy
SF and fantasy that either examines gender, or has LGBTQIA+IA+ characters, for someone who liked Gideon the Ninth, In Other Lands, and House of the Spirits. This list was created by a librarian for someone asking for recommendations. Get a list of your own by filling out the form at https://multcolib.org/my-librarian.
Black Family Cookbooks
Enjoy these cookbooks that celebrate the culture and history of Black food! And on Saturday, June 12th join Multnomah County Library's Black Cultural Library Advocates team and Multnomah County's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program for a Juneteenth cooking demonstration.
Juneteenth resources for adults
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. Since then, June 19th or "Juneteenth" has been observed as a holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in America and the culturally resiliency of African Americans over the years. On Saturday, June 12th, 2021, join Multnomah County Library's Black Cultural Library Advocates team and Multnomah County's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program for a series of online events celebrating Juneteenth.
A book that makes you laugh - Read 4 Life
Suggestions for books to make you laugh as you play Read 4 Life, the library's adult summer reading game.
Writers of color - Read 4 Life
Suggestions for the activity 'read a writer of color,' for the library's adult summer reading game.
Elders of pride celebrating older LGBTQIA++ voices in fiction
If you are looking for novels and movies celebrating older LGBTQIA++ voices in fiction then this might be the list for you.
Elders of Pride: Celebrating older LGBTQIA++ voices
A list of books, movies, organizations and more in celebration of the many elders and seniors who have contributed to the well-being of LGBTQIA++ communities.
Epic fantasy
What to read after Martin, Rothfuss, Hobb, and Kay? Here are some fantasies, mostly epic, set in other worlds.
Read a zine or graphic novel: Read 4 Life
If you're playing the Read 4 Life game, here are some suggestions for the zine and graphic novel activity.
Here there be dragons... for grades 3-6
Fire-breathing, magical, and mysterious... fiction for Kids and family about dragons!
Reading Colors Your World
Stories and facts about colors for babies, preschoolers, and elementary ages.
Share a favorite recipe, or explore cookbooks: Read 4 Life
If you're playing adult summer reading, here are some ideas for the cookbook activity.
Biographies and memoir - Read 4 Life
Some ideas for those playing the adult summer reading game.
Global Gumshoes: mysteries from around the world
Sleuths from around the world, for those who enjoy a side of travel with their mystery reading.
Old Love
Tired of love stories that only focus on young love or first love? Here is a list with older protagonists that find a second chance at love, or find love in a best friend, or find they love themselves best.
Coping with Big Life Changes for All Ages
Books for a variety of ages with topics covering divorce, moving, starting school, new siblings, and loss.
Inglés para los trabajos
Fantasy fiction on digital audio for teens
If you like Bone Witch, Lord of the Rings and His Dark Materials then you might like this list.