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An archive of scholarly materials from around the world. Find articles and primary sources on art, business, education, history, law, and science.

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March 2025 community update

Updates from Multnomah County Library's Director, Annie Lewis.

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Indigenous Peoples: North America

Robust and diverse information on the historical experiences, cultural traditions, innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada through these primary sources. Explore the impact of invasion and colonization and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge using manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, photographs, motion pictures, images of artwork, and more. Made possible by The Grand Ronde Fund for Native American Collections and Programs of The Library Foundation.

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The Ethics & Art of Sustainable Quilt-Making with Sara Flynn

Sun Jun 15

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Central Library

Explore the impact of quilting on sustainability and storytelling. Learn to source and repurpose materials, reduce environmental impact, and create statement quilts with text, imagery, and bold messages. Ideal for quilters, fiber artists, and those interested in textile activism. Lead by Sara Flynn, member of Portland Modern Quilt Guild. View their exhibit, "Stitched Resistance and Unbound Voices," in the Collins Gallery on the 3rd floor before or after this program.

This program will be held in Community Room 1A.

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Juneteenth: Culture, Cookouts and Cowboys

Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the U.S. Civil War had ended, marking the end of slavery for African Americans in this country. Since then, June 19th or "Juneteenth" has been observed as a holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in America, and its meaning to the cultural resiliency of African Americans over the years. Created by the Black Cultural Library Advocates team, this list of Juneteenth reads was curated to highlight the importance of celebration, community gathering, and honoring history.

15 influential LGBTQ+ people of our time

This Pride Month, the library is recognizing the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) communities. Through the sharing of their own experiences, talents and advocacy, they’ve become influential voices for our time.

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Juneteenth: Freedom Libraries, A Racial Justice Sit-In

Wed Jun 25

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

On Sunday, June 24, the governing Council of American Library Association (ALA) passed a historic resolution that “apologizes to African Americans for wrongs committed against them in segregated public libraries.” In honor of this moment, the Hillsdale Library will have a Library Sit-In. Let’s find strength in each other - join us for a Library Sit-In. In this program attendees will read letters, speeches, and correspondences from African-American Activists from past to present. Attendees will then discuss which letter, speech or correspondence connected with them the most. Afterwards, attendees will be given special linen stationery paper to write their own letters of activism or reflections on social and racial justice, which we will then reflect on as a group. All materials will be provided.

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Gale in Context: Middle School

This resource is intended for middle school and high school students. It includes content based on national curriculum standards in major subject areas such as history, literature, science, and social studies.

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Art Full Text

Journal articles for the fields of visual arts, including film. Search for images, information about artists, news and commentary, exhibition reviews, contemporary art, and art history on a global scale.

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Getting started with newspaper research

Daily and weekly newspapers used to be one of the main ways that people found out about the world around them. People still rely on them to keep up with current events. Learn how to use library resources to find newspapers old and new.

Fall in love with events at Multnomah County Library

PORTLAND, Ore. — September 11, 2024 — Fall at Multnomah County Library brings cultural celebrations that are free for all ages and fun to enjoy! This September, come and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, followed by Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month. Then in November, honor Native American Heritage Month. Plus, listen in and join in moving author talks and community events.

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Juneteenth at North Portland

Wed Jun 11

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

North Portland Library

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at North Portland!

Facepainting starts at 4:30, before the event.

Kids Junk Orchestra will take you on a musical journey at 5:30. Fun for all ages!

At 6:30, Oregon Black Pioneers will share an all-new presentation on Black Cowboys and Black Ranchers. (For adults and teens.)

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Juneteenth at North Portland

Wed Jun 11

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

North Portland Library

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at North Portland!

Facepainting starts at 4:30, before the event.

Kids Junk Orchestra will take you on a musical journey at 5:30. Fun for all ages!

At 6:30, Oregon Black Pioneers will share an all-new presentation on Black Cowboys and Black Ranchers. (For adults and teens.)

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Creative Learning: Video Creation Camp - YouTube and TikTok

Mon Aug 11

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Midland Library

Do you want to be a YouTube star or go viral on TikTok? Up your game and learn the basic techniques of composition, light, audio, editing and storytelling through film. The Rockwood Makerspace and MetroEast Community Media will give you the tools to share your content using awesome audio/video recording equipment and software. For teens in grades 6-12.

This is a five-day camp (Monday August 11 - Friday August 15, 2025). Participants should plan to attend all five days! Space is limited - Registration is for every event in the series, and opens on July 21.