Stories for early elementary ages featuring families with two dads - or daddy, dadda, pop, papa or father.
St. Johns Library history
Library services in the neighborhood date back to at least 1903, with a deposit station. St. Johns Library opened at its current library location in 1914. The building was designed by architects Folger Johnson and Donald Mayer. St. Johns Library is one of the remaining Carnegie libraries in Oregon.
Libby: the OverDrive App
A collection of e-books, audiobooks and magazines. Read online or download to a device.
Nonfiction Core Collection
The online version of the reference book Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction.
Sex ed for Kids and family of all ages. You have to talk to them, but these books and websites can help, too.
Every Child A Reader materials request
Books and bags for Every Child a Reader
The Library Writers Project
Every year, Multnomah County Library places a call for submissions from local authors who would like to see their books added to the library’s e-book collection.
Picture and board books by Black authors and/or illustrators about Black children and families.
North Portland Library history
North Portland Library began as the North Albina Reading Room in 1909. The Jacobethan-style library was built in 1913 and renovated in 1999. The original architect was Joseph Jacobberger and Alfred H. Smith Architects.
Talking with kids about race and racism
Websites and recommended books for families
Everybody Reads: Teacher application for classroom participation
Application for teachers to get copies of this year's Everybody Reads book.
John Wilson Special Collections
The John Wilson Special Collections holds rare books and important research collections.
MAS Ultra - School Edition
Designed for high school students, this resource contains magazine articles, primary source documents, reference books, photos, maps, and flags.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Encyclopedia Online offers a search interface and information in Spanish. Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is a beginner’s Spanish language reference tool.
Every Child a Reader monthly newsletter
Early literacy tips and book highlights for you and your families
Novels and memoirs that delve into themes of identity ranging from race, class, gender, sexuality and intersectionality.
Подборка материалов о Рождестве и Новом годе для детей. Читайте сами, читайте с детьми и для детей. Пусть Рождество и Новый Год будут поистине семейными праздниками.
The library’s Black Cultural Library Advocates
"BCLA team members are committed to making and maintaining community connections, creating a safe space, and highlighting Black culture through displays and programming.