Multiple narrators share different perspectives
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!
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.
Acuarelas y Libros / Watercolor and Books Club
¿Siempre has querido aprender a pintar? Únase a nosotros para esta clase de acuarela y descubra su artista interior. Usaremos libros de la biblioteca para aprender nuevas técnicas. Los materiales de arte están incluidos, pero puede traer sus propios materiales.
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Join us for this watercolor class and discover your inner artist. We’ll use library books to learn new techniques. Art supplies are included, but you can bring your own supplies.
Acuarelas y Libros / Watercolor and Books Club
¿Siempre has querido aprender a pintar? Únase a nosotros para esta clase de acuarela y descubra su artista interior. Usaremos libros de la biblioteca para aprender nuevas técnicas. Los materiales de arte están incluidos, pero puede traer sus propios materiales.
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Join us for this watercolor class and discover your inner artist. We’ll use library books to learn new techniques. Art supplies are included, but you can bring your own supplies.
Acuarelas y Libros / Watercolor and Books Club
¿Siempre has querido aprender a pintar? Únase a nosotros para esta clase de acuarela y descubra su artista interior. Usaremos libros de la biblioteca para aprender nuevas técnicas. Los materiales de arte están incluidos, pero puede traer sus propios materiales.
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Join us for this watercolor class and discover your inner artist. We’ll use library books to learn new techniques. Art supplies are included, but you can bring your own supplies.
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.
A Kids Book About Racisim, 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.
Suggestions for books to make you laugh as you play Read 4 Life, the library's adult summer reading game.
Staff picks
Música y cultura
Books for ages 0-5 years about animals, gardens, the environment, recycling and garbage trucks!
It can be hard to know how to talk to young children about voting. Here are some books for helping our littlest citizens learn about the government and elections!
Tween Book Club: Keeper of Lost Cities
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey into the world of the Keeper of the Lost Cities! Belmont's Tween Council will lead a lively book discussion and craft activity inspired by the magical realm of the Lost Cities. Please register online. A limited number of copies are available at the information desk.
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.