Staff picks

Nonfiction books from the teen collection for Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19, 2025) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20). Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. The week before TDOR, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise visibility for transgender people.

Books and resources for kids and teens, picked by Indigenous Team staff members to highlight during Native American Heritage Month 2025!

Books and resources for adults, picked by Indigenous Team staff members to highlight during Native American Heritage Month 2025!

Books for preschoolers, elementary ages and their adults to talk about community action and what it means to protest.

The Lammys celebrate more than 150 LGBTQ writers across 26 categories spanning a number of genres, lived identities, and experiences. They proudly recognize works by self-published authors and independent and academic presses alongside works supported by traditional big 5 publishers.

Looking for recipes that transport you to far away lands without the jet lag? We have you covered. These cookbooks will introduce you to new tastes, cultures, and delight your palate.

The Portland Arts and Lectures series features the worlds best writers. Explore this season's featured authors with this list. Literary Arts is a nonprofit center with a decades long history of serving Oregon’s readers and writers, through lectures, the Oregon Book Awards and Writers in the Schools, among many other projects. Literary Arts is a My Discovery Pass partner.

November 22, 2025 - March 1, 2026: Throughout his career, Oliver “Ollie” Harrington (1912–1995) used his voice and artistic talents as a cartoonist to attack racial, economic, and social injustice with razor-sharp wit and insight. Speaking from the perspective of a cartoonist of color, his commentary chronicled many of the events and issues that defined the 20th century, from racism and segregation to war and poverty. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is a My Discovery Pass Partner.

Friends of Chamber Music is dedicated to presenting the highest quality chamber ensembles in concert, and providing educational outreach to further chamber music in our community. Friends of Chamber Music is a My Discovery Pass partner.

Based on Henry Murger’s 1851 novel Scènes de la vie de bohème, Puccini’s soaring arias tell the unforgettable story of passionate young artists. One of the world's most beloved operas, La Bohème reminds us of the beauty and meaning in life’s fleeting moments of joy. Portland Opera is a My Discovery Pass partner. La Bohème runs October 15, 21, and 23.

Sparks fly in this effervescent bedroom farce by Seattle’s Keiko Green, where the joys of being young and frisky smash into questions of deception and consent. The Bed Trick is a fresh, sparkling comedy about sex, ethics, and Shakespeare. Artists Repertory Theatre is a My Discovery Pass Partner. The Bed Trick runs September 30 - October 26, 2025

When the world asks you to step aside, these titles show you how to stand up. Care for your community and care for yourself in times like these.

Here are some of the book challenges submitted to the State Library of Oregon in 2025. For more information, check out the the full report featured at the top of the list.

Books about autumn holidays and celebrations

A selection of new books for preschool and early elementary ages featuring contemporary children and families.

Books about censoring, banning, and gatekeeping.

Short story collections for quick scares.

A selection of picture books that have been banned or challenged

A selection of fiction and non-fiction titles about Indigenous Nations of the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and the northernmost part of California

Books about Latinx/Hispanic culture for kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth and fifth grades. Mostly picture books and stories.