These audiobooks, some of them available in downloadable audio and others as audio CDs, feature First Nations, Indigenous, Native American, Indian and Alaska Native readers.
Media Advisory: Books to Beats brings music, literacy tools to youth in detention
On the first day of school in Portland, join Multnomah County Library leadership, staff, youth, project partner and award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding to learn how beats, poetry and music support literacy at Donald E. Long Detention Center and preview other possible resources and offerings through the library’s space planning and expansion program.
John Wilson Special Collections
The John Wilson Special Collections holds rare books and important research collections.
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
Computers, software and equipment
Computers and equipment that patrons can use at the library.
Want to begin reading Manga, but don't know where to start? Here are some of my favorites ranging from romance-comedy to action and horror. List created by Elle Budd.
Books for a variety of ages with topics covering divorce, moving, starting school, new siblings, and loss.
How to sign up for My MCL with Library Connect
Sign up for My MCL to place holds on items you want to check out, look at your checked out items, and keep track of items you have read or want to read next.
These audiobooks, some of them available in downloadable audio and others as audio CDs, feature First Nations, Indigenous, Native American, Indian and Alaska Native readers.
School Corps presentations
School Corps staff can visit your site and deliver presentations on a variety of library topics.
Microfilm readers
When doing historical or genealogy research, you might find that the document you need is only on microfilm or another microformat.
If you've ever wondered how Portland got its reputation as a bastion of independent and D.I.Y music, try some of the items on this list.
Whether it's racially coded language like dog-whistles around "the woke agenda" or "the great replacement theory" or overt messaging, it's important to understand how language is used to communicat
Summer events are shining through at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — May 30, 2024 — Spend your summer with Multnomah County Library this year at exciting, educational and free events for all ages. Start your June by honoring Juneteenth, celebrating Pride and playing the Summer Reading game. Check out the list of events below to participate.
How to use Library Connect
Library Connect is like a regular library card, using a number you already have.
Multnomah County Library opens temporary space at University of Oregon campus in NE Portland
New location offers essential library services during construction closures
Your Lucky Day is today!
Lucky Day books are highly anticipated books, often new releases or bestsellers, that you usually have to wait for because they are so popular. So if you’ve been waiting for a particular book, today might be your lucky day!
Fiction and nonfiction for teens focused on gay identities.
Central Library will close March 11 for major improvements; new temporary tech space to open during closure
New meeting space, renovated restrooms, additional charging outlets, carpet, paint, furniture, automation, and more planned for historic library
Resources for teens and their adults to help with the process of applying, paying and attending college.