Books for preschoolers and grades k-5 that are perfect for STEM fun. Celebrate March Mathness and read about the lives of some amazing people!
Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff.
The titles for the 2026 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 6, 7, 8
Books we hope will help with conversations with preschoolers to teens who may scared and anxious due to events in the news.
Creepy and scary books for a preschooler who likes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and other scary stuff.
This Juneteenth, read the recommended books below with your little one to learn more about the holiday, guide discussions about slavery and freedom, celebrate change and think about ways to stand u
Several books have been written about the history of color design in the United States. Most focus on exterior color schemes, but some also discuss historic uses of interior color.
Books that talk about and include characters who live with a chronic condition.
The titles for the 2026 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 3, 4, 5
Attend a Día event
A Kids Book About Racism, with Jelani Memory
Meet local author, Jelani Memory, a TED X Portland alum, and entrepreneur who created a "A Kids Co," the series of kids books exploring big topics. Jelani will read, "A Kids Book About Racism" and share about creating literature for children on challenging, empowering, and important subjects. Elementary aged children accompanied by adults are welcome! Get ready for an engaging, special event with this visionary.
A Kids Book About Racism, with Jelani Memory
Meet local author, Jelani Memory, a TED X Portland alum, and entrepreneur who created a "A Kids Co," the series of kids books exploring big topics. Jelani will read, "A Kids Book About Racism" and share about creating literature for children on challenging, empowering, and important subjects. Elementary aged children accompanied by adults are welcome! Get ready for an engaging, special event with this visionary.
Staff picks
Suggestions for books to make you laugh as you play Read 4 Life, the library's adult summer reading game.
Música y cultura
A Kid’s Book About Construction with Andrew Colas
Join Andrew Colas, author of A Kids Book About Construction and president of Colas Construction, for an inspiring event exploring the exciting world of construction. Through his engaging story, Andrew brings the dynamic building process to life, sparking curiosity and imagination for children and their grownups.
The titles for the 2026 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 9, 10, 11, 12
If you're playing the adult summer reading game or are looking for books from a variety of perspectives, here's a list of books about and written by people who experience a disability.
This list was made for a patron wanting books about loving grandparent and grandchild connections featuring people of color. Get a list of your own at www.multcolib.org/my-librarian
These books and articles provide an introduction how our clothing is made, how advertising affects our choices, and how what we decide to buy can affect workers and the environment.