Library Literature & Information Science Full Text
This database collects articles and information about the operation of public, professional, and school libraries.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Find information on current and historical authors and their writings: criticism, biographies, overviews, reviews, and multimedia. Search for authors by nationality, literary movements, themes and genres.
Los Angeles Times
Abstracts and full-text articles published in the Los Angeles Times, a major newspaper from California.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language online with more than 40 languages, including English for non-English speakers.
Building libraries together
Thanks to the support of voters, Multnomah County Library is hard at work on a major transformation. New spaces will replace cramped buildings and help the library change and grow along with the community. The library will upgrade computers and technology in every location.
New East County Library
A new library similar in size to Central Library (scheduled to be complete fall 2025)
Policies
Library Music Project
An online platform that showcases and shares current local music for free. The goal of the Library Music Project is to help new audiences discover the wealth of today’s local music and inspire the creativity of tomorrow.
Fiction and non-fiction books to help your family celebrate Earth Day.
Numbers, equations, patterns, measurements and more math explorations for grades 4, 5, 6.
Celebrate March Mathness with these books about math concepts for grades k, 1, 2, 3
Cooking is a great way for even young children to practice measuring, counting, and estimating, and these picture books include recipes you can make together.
In March, celebrate Women's History Month with these titles representing the many and diverse voices of women.
Summer Reading
Read, renew, repeat is this year’s Summer Reading theme! Kids and teens can play the game this summer by starting a daily reading habit. Visit the library for fun, interactive activities or stay home and enjoy virtual performances and more.