Books and websites for adults to help with conversations with children.
Whether you’re connecting with your little one, a younger sibling, or babysitting for a friend’s child, starting a new project together can be just the thing to bridge generations.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on Albina Library expansion
Construction will modernize space while maintaining historic Carnegie building
PORTLAND, Ore––April 25, 2023
SF and fantasy that either examines gender, or has LGBTQIA+IA+ characters, for someone who liked Gideon the Ninth, In Other Lands, and House of the Spirits.
Iconic East County Library underway
On June 12, 2023, Multnomah County Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated approximately 95,000+ square foot East County Library in Gresham.
Library construction closures
Construction improvements are possible thanks to the 2020 Multnomah County voter-approved library bond. Learn more about your future libraries.
If you are working to improve your understanding of the impacts of racism, oppression and white supremacy, here are some more books, websites, resources and guides to keep learning.
Books for young beginning readers who don't like the Bob books.
Library account basics
Use your library card to check out e-books, audiobooks, streaming media, place holds and access online services and resources.
Who said illustrations were just for Kids and family? Picture books for an older audience.
Expanded Albina Library
Growing to almost four times the current size (scheduled to be complete spring 2025)
La Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas (ALA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha designado el 21-27 de septiembre como la semana de los libros prohibidos (Banned Books Week).
This autumn, pick up a new project or fall even more deeply in love with a favorite pastime.
Interlibrary loan copyright restrictions and guidelines
Multnomah County Library’s interlibrary loan department follows copyright law
Mail-order house plan and design catalogs
Some houses are custom-designed by an architect, for a specific site. But most houses weren’t built that way. During the 20th century, many houses were built from plans that the owner or builder purchased from a catalog. Some houses came as “kits,” with plans and a complete set of building materials cut to size and ready to assemble.
Who lived in my house?
Research who lived in your house previously and ways to find the information you are looking for.
These books can offer a starting point for Kids and family to discuss social justice and race together.
Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the U.S.
Erase This! Conversations of Race, Activism, and Zines with Marissa Yang Bertucci
Zines are a crucial piece of the social justice movement, publications that prompt conversations of race, sexuality, and activism. A zine can be anything, about anyone, made with any items available. They are self-published, or by a small publisher, and usually printed in small numbers.
New Holgate Library to open in July as larger, modern library
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 17, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of the brand new Holgate Library on July 13, 2024. Holgate is the first new, permanent library to open in Multnomah County in more than a decade and the most energy efficient library ever built in Multnomah County. It’s a bright and modern space, built to be open, flexible and sustainable.
A list of resources for those coping with trauma, loss and bereavement.
A list of books, movies, organizations and more in celebration of the many elders and seniors who have contributed to the well-being of LGBTQIA++ communities.
If you like the Bridgertons Netflix series then you might like this list.