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CultureGrams

Search for up-to-date facts and cultural information about countries around the world. You can also research U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Community engagement

Community input is shaping the designs for renovated, expanded and new library spaces.

Creative Learning: Make Your Own Horns, Ears, and Tails

Sat Aug 23
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Midland Library

Calling all Teens in grades 6-12! Do you like to cosplay or have interest in costume design? Join us for a crafty afternoon to make your own horns, ears, or tails. This workshop is presented by our friends Black Bettie Cosplay & Azimedes Cosplay who have loads of experience in crafting their own costumes using fabrics, foams, 3D printing, and all sorts of other DIY fun. 

Space is limited. Registration opens on August 2.

Rockwood Makerspace programming is made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Multnomah County Library’s innovative and groundbreaking work.

Two-Spirit figures today

Get to know these Indigenous changemakers, writers and artists. Read and connect with their stories.

Oxford Music Online

A comprehensive online music encyclopedia featuring the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

Russian book club for kids

The library’s Russian-speaking team hosts a monthly children’s book club for ages 6 to 9. The book club began when Russian-speaking staff noticed a gap between the ages children visit the library for storytimes and the programming available for teens.

Suggestions for your 'read a short story' activity, for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.

Explore these titles curated for the participants of a Portland walking series exploring Afro-ecology, organized by Oregon Walks.

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.

Digital Sanborn Maps 1867-1970

Detailed historical maps of cities and towns in Oregon. Each map shows details of buildings, streets and neighborhoods.

Biography Reference Bank

Find biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, and thousands of narrative biographies not available in other databases.

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.

Homeschooling

Find support for the education style and curriculum you choose for your child at the library.