Belmont Library to close September 7 to begin construction on renovation and expansion
PORTLAND, Ore––August 14, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on one of its transformative renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet.
Top 5 teen activities for summer
School is out, and it’s time to soak up the summer at Multnomah County Library. Whether you already have plans this season or not, you’re sure to find something you can participate in at your library.
Fiction and non-fiction books to help your family celebrate Earth Day.
Whether you just need a general guide to voting or you're looking for a deep dive into the history of how democratic elections are conducted, you'll find the information you need here.
Suggestions for children whose reading level is higher than their grade level.
Stories about families with two moms (or momma, mama, ma, mommy, mum, or mother) for early elementary ages.
The titles for the 2026 Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) for grades 6, 7, 8
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.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on expanded Belmont Library October 9
PORTLAND, Ore––October 8, 2024
Multnomah County Library is breaking ground on one of its renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet, keeping the original 1924 brick building (last updated in 2000 and not a Carnegie building) and adding a new, two-story addition.
Multnomah County Library breaks ground on expanded St. Johns Library November 13
PORTLAND, Ore––November 12, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on one of its vital renovations and expansions. St. Johns Library will grow to approximately 8500 square feet, preserving the original Carnegie building and adding a new addition.
If you're playing adult summer reading, here are some ideas for the cookbook activity.
Practice vowel sounds with these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary ages.
Celebrate Slavic New Year at Multnomah County Library
New Year’s Eve is recognized on December 31 in many places around the world, with New Year’s Day on January 1. At Multnomah County Library, Slavic New Year (Новый Год) is celebrated every year with events and activities planned by the library’s Russian-speaking team. The word “Slavic” is added to the beginning of the phrase to identify countries with Russian-speaking communities and honor their traditions.
Delta Park Powwow 50th Anniversary
The Indigenous team at the library focuses on connecting with the community. This is the first year the library is tabling at the Delta Park Powwow. The team will be giving away books, helping people get library cards, and creating a bridge between the Native community and the library.
These books for teens feature AANHPI fictional characters and include some nonfiction memoirs.
Books that show a diversity of Jewish American kids. For grades 4, 5, 6
Acceptable use of the internet and library public computers
Rules for using library computers
Native American, First Nations, and other Indigenous fiction and nonfiction from Indigenous authors.
Books about Arabic culture and history, and stories featuring Arab children and families.
If you're playing the Read 4 Life game, here are some suggestions for the zine and graphic novel activity.
The 10 most popular books this summer
Escape the ordinary this summer with some of our most recent popular books! Whether you're craving a heart-pounding thriller, a laugh-out-loud romance, or a thought-provoking memoir, this list has something for every taste.
Books for children and young teens to help understand the lives of those in our community experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and hunger.
March Mathness
This March, kids can learn how math can be fun by participating in March Mathness!