Obituaries
When doing family history research, obituaries can be a rich source of information.
Albina Library, Isom Operations Center and North Portland Library next up for transformative expansions
Albina and Isom to close March 18 for construction; Albina will gain greater space, dedicated teen room and art for the community
Community engagement
Community input is shaping the designs for renovated, expanded and new library spaces.
Mergent Market Atlas
Find financial information about U.S. and international, publicly-traded companies.
Enjoy Kwanzaa with the library
PORTLAND, Or. — December 13, 2023 — Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in the festivities of Kwanzaa: a celebration of family, community and culture.
Libros y multimedia accesibles
La biblioteca adquiere libros y multimedia accesibles cuando están disponibles.
Новая библиотека East County
в восточной части округа: новая библиотека, аналогичная по размеру Центральной библиотеке (завершение запланировано на весну 2026 года)
Oregon Encyclopedia (Website)
A constantly growing collection of essays on all things related to Oregon.
Kwanzaa with the library
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the library’s Black Cultural Library Advocates (BCLA) hosted the community in a Kwanzaa pre-celebration at the Soul Restoration Center in northeast Portland.
Bộ sưu tập tài liệu về người Da Đen
Bộ sưu tập tài liệu về người Da Đen (Black Resources Collection) của Thư viện Quận Multnomah cung cấp hơn 7,000 mục — sách, phim, tạp chí, âm nhạc, v.v..— liên quan đến trải nghiệm của người Mỹ gốc châu Phi cũng như các tác phẩm của họ và những người thuộc dòng dõi người Phi Châu.
Congressional Publications
Access U.S. legislative information and a variety of information by and about Congress. Search congressional publications, find congressional testimony, track bills through Congress and more.
Nueva Biblioteca de East County
Una nueva biblioteca de tamaño similar al de la Biblioteca Central (programada para completarse en el otoño de 2025)
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.
The Indigenous team of Multnomah County Library
In 2021 the library formed an Indigenous team to provide better representation of Indigenous people in the library. The Indigenous team strives to offer multi-generational programs and better access to resources. They also create displays that value elders, youth, storytelling, tradition and activism.
March 2025 community update
Updates from Multnomah County Library's Director, Annie Lewis.
Обновление за март 2025 года
Новости от Энни Льюис (Annie Lewis), директора Библиотеки.
Expanded North Portland Library
Adding 1,500 square feet with a new Black Cultural Center on existing site (opening February 8, 2025)
LitFinder
Access a broad span of literary works, including full-text poems and other materials.
African American Communities
Primary sources from African American communities in the United States from the 1860s through the 1970s.
Bike to Books is back!
Join us in celebrating bikes, reading and community during National Bike Month this May and enter art into the Bikes to Books contest. Anyone who lives in Multnomah County can participate — and new this year, we’ve added a category for adults.
Thư viện East County mới
Thư viện mới có diện tích tương đương thư viện Central (dự tính hoàn tất vào mùa Xuân 2026)
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.
Welcome back to North Portland Library
The wait is over: North Portland Library opens February 8! This updated library is modern, welcoming and built to reflect the community.
Find North Portland Library at 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217.