Explore this list of works from writers who identify as being Afro-American, Black, African American, Latino, Latinx or Latine.
What to read after Martin, Rothfuss, Hobb, and Kay? Here are some fantasies, mostly epic, set in other worlds.
Explore the Matriarch Exhibition at Central Library
Come to Central Library and explore the Collins Gallery exhibition, "Matriarch," located on the third floor.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on new Northwest Library location June 5
PORTLAND, Ore––June 4, 2024
Multnomah County Library is breaking ground on one of its exciting new buildings. Northwest Library is moving to a new location, going from a leased space at 2300 NW Thurman to 2030 NW Pettygrove Street. This new location will be around 11,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the current building at 4,700 square feet.
Suggestions for your 'read historical fiction' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Join Tween Council at the library!
Multnomah County Library’s Tween Council provides youth ages 9-12 the opportunity to advise the library on services for tweens. Youth can socialize with peers and earn volunteer credit at the same time!
Trees are so much more than a product to be harvested, and scientists are discovering more about them everyday. Take a deep, green dive into the subject with these titles.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Hispana y Latina del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre! Este mes honra la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y sus contribuciones.
Storytime in and out of the library
The library hosts storytimes in multiple languages including Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish and English. Storytimes are family-friendly library programs, typically for young children birth to age six.
Because it's fun to talk about books with everyone in the family, even if you can't read the same ones.
Trees are complex systems, and so much more than a product to be harvested. Check out some of these titles and you'll realize that everyday is Arbor Day.
Welcome to your new Multnomah County Library website
Multnomah County Library has updated its website with new features and content. This website was a collaborative effort with input from library staff, patrons and community members.
The library's Chinese language services
Multnomah County Library offers services to the community in several languages. One of these is Chinese. The library’s Chinese speaking team offers activities, resources and events specifically for the Chinese community.
New Holgate Library
A new, larger library, three times the current size at the same location (scheduled to be complete summer 2024)
Summer Reading starts June 16, and you’re invited!
Students across Multnomah County will receive a Summer Reading gameboard at their school before summer vacation begins. To participate, players keep track of the time they read, are read to, listen to audiobooks, or complete gameboard activities. Players can earn books, coupons, a Summer Reading T-shirt and other prizes. Summer Reading is free, and youth who finish the game will be entered into the grand prize drawing.
For performers and presenters
Library programs help people learn, create have fun and understand the world. Our programs positively impact our diverse community by revealing shared values from our unique experiences. We welcome applications from community members and experienced instructors who want to present at the library.
Practice vowel sounds with these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary ages.
Native American, First Nations, and other Indigenous fiction and nonfiction from Indigenous authors.
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.
Privacy and confidentiality of library records
This privacy policy explains your privacy and confidentiality rights and responsibilities, the steps Multnomah County Library takes to respect and protect your privacy when you use library resources, and how we handle personally identifiable information we collect from our patrons.
If you're playing the Read 4 Life game, here are some suggestions for the zine and graphic novel activity.
This Women's History Month, celebrate these authors who challenge the status quo with their innovative and groundbreaking work.