Using maps for house and neighborhood history
Find detailed information about your neighborhood, street or even your house from maps.
Top 5 books about Black Resistance for kids and teens
The 2023 national theme for Black History Month is “Black Resistance,” in recognition of the historic and ongoing oppression that Black and African American people have resisted.
Kenton Library history
The Kenton Library building, originally Cyril S. Kenyon Hardware, was constructed in 1951. The library leased the 6,000 sq ft space and began to serve the North Portland neighborhood in March 2010.
Get involved in community art!
Local artists and community-inspired artworks are coming to your new libraries! As part of the voter-approved 2020 library building bond, libraries are receiving upgrades and expansions. Local artists are creating unique installations at many of these sites that represent the community’s history, culture and diversity.
Black Contemporary Artists of the Pacific Northwest: A digital exhibit
Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) and Multnomah County Library have collaborated to develop a digital art show of local, Black contemporary artists. The original pieces are in various locations throughout the region making this digital exhibit the only time they have all been seen together. RACC has loaned these digital copies to Multnomah County Library to celebrate Black, regional art at North Portland Library, a cherished hub of Black culture. North Portland Library will host this show in the new Black Cultural Center, a space created to celebrate black creativity and identity.
Illustrated biographies for elementary ages about girls and women who have an impact on our world.
New library spaces bring together art and community
Multnomah County Library (MCL) and Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are teaming up to bring artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County.
Black health and wellness
Here is a list of local mental health resources and organizations working to destigmatize Black mental health and provide support to the Black community here in Multnomah County. At the library, we are proud to center resources that help communities thrive and succeed.
Art Full Text
Журнальные статьи по изобразительному искусству и кино. Ищите изображения, информацию о художниках, новости и комментарии, обзоры выставок, статьи о современном искусстве и истории искусства в глобальном масштабе.
Art Full Text
Artículos de revistas del ámbito de las artes visuales, incluyendo la cinematografía. Busque imágenes, información sobre artistas, noticias y comentarios, reseñas de exposiciones, arte contemporáneo e historia del arte a escala mundial.
BlackPast (Website)
A wealth of knowledge on Black history in one central location.
Black history timelines, profiles on Black people contributing to Black history, and full-text speeches and other primary documents dating from 1789-2016.
Black Resources Collection
Multnomah County Library’s Black Resource Collection offers a variety of materials that are primarily written by African Diasporic authors. Ranging from the latest fiction title to out-of-print newspapers, this collection also has materials for all ages that focus on the experience of the African Diaspora.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) (Website)
Tổ chức Kết nối nguồn thông tin, tài liệu hỗ trợ người cao tuổi và người khuyết tật (The Aging and Disability Resource Connection, ADRC) phục vụ 24 giờ mỗi ngày. ADRC chuẩn bị cho công chúng thông tin, sự trợ giúp, và hướng dẫn trong những vấn đề ảnh hưởng đến người cao tuổi và người khuyết tật không kể đến thu nhập của họ. Gọi ADRC số 503.988.3646. Có thông dịch qua điện thoại nếu cần.
Holgate Library history
Holgate Library opened in its current location in 1971, replacing the Arleta and Lents branch libraries, which had been serving this region of Southeast Portland since the early 1900s. The library was renovated in 2000. In 2020, Multnomah County voters approved a capitol bond project to build and modernize library buildings. The new Holgate Library reopened in 2024.
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
PORTLAND, Ore. — November 6, 2023 — Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in celebrating and honoring Native American Heritage Month.
Black Storytimes Return!
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce community artist as part of diverse work at North Portland Library
Sadé DuBoise will focus on community input as part of artwork for library’s new Black Cultural Center
Hillsdale Library history
Though not officially named “Hillsdale” until the 1980s, the Southwest Portland neighborhood library had been serving residents in the area for decades prior. The current building holds LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, with some of the materials coming from local manufacturers. The building was designed by Thomas Hacker and Associates Architects, Inc.
Black community resources
Black Cultural Library Advocates (BCLA) members focus on strengthening the connection between the Black community and Multnomah County Library. BCLA members connect people to services they need through the county or with outside organizations.
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce community artists as part of wide-reaching public art commissions
Artists bring community-centered approach to their artwork across libraries
Native American Heritage Month
DJ Skills For Beginners
Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.
Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.
We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow.
This event is first come, first served.
DJ Skills For Beginners
Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.
Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.
We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow.
This event is first come, first served.
DJ Skills For Beginners
Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. Whether you're a music enthusiast eager to learn the art of mixing or a curious individual intrigued by the world of electronic music, this program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing.
Discover the rich history and culture of DJing, from its origins in hip-hop and dance music to its evolution into a global phenomenon. Explore the role of DJs as curators of sound, storytellers, and entertainers, and gain insight into the technical skills and creative intuition required to excel in this dynamic art form.
We will cover the essential tools of the trade, including DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, and software platforms. Learn how to set up and configure your equipment, navigate DJ software interfaces, and understand the basics of beatmatching, cueing, and mixing. As well as learning how to structure and build a compelling DJ set. Discover strategies for selecting and organizing tracks, creating thematic narratives, and engaging your audience through pacing, energy, and flow.
This event is first come, first served.