E-book and audiobook availability in Libby and OverDrive
The library often gets asked “Why do you only have one copy of this [super popular e-book or audiobook]?” Here are some reasons why.
Rose City Reads
Store hours are 11am - 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Operated by the Friends of the Library.
Friends Library Store at Central
Store hours are noon - 5pm, Wednesday - Friday.
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Native Story Hour
Join Tween Council at the library!
Multnomah County Library’s Tween Council provides youth ages 9-12 the opportunity to advise the library on services for tweens. Youth can socialize with peers and earn volunteer credit at the same time!
Spring events are buzzing at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — March 28, 2024 — Multnomah County Library invites you to join in a variety of fun spring events for all ages. In April and May come and rejoice in Earth Month, Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros (Children’s Day and Book Day), Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month, bike month and much more. Check out the full list of events to participate.
Frequently asked questions about volunteering
Learn how to apply to become a volunteer, how the process works and what kinds of positions are available.
Product reviews from trusted sources: Consumer Reports and beyond
Making decisions about which product to buy can be difficult. Reviews on online shopping sites can be helpful, but sometimes you need an unbiased source. Consumer Reports is known for its objective, thorough reviews of products and services. They accept no advertising and are known for editorial integrity.
Hula for the Family
The Orchid Trio
Every May we celebrate Americans who trace their heritage to a vast region: China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia,
May is AANHPI month. Explore the experiences and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaii'ans and Pacific Islanders in these nonfiction books for elementary and middle school ages.
These books for teens feature AANHPI fictional characters and include some nonfiction memoirs.
Celebrating the brilliance of AANHPI directors and cast.
1977年美国政府宣布每年五月为 "亚裔美国人、夏威夷原住民及太平洋岛民(AANHPI) 传统月"。 本书单展示着我们多元的文化、独特的经历，和不同的才华。
Nhạc cụ truyền thống Việt Nam
1977年美国政府宣布每年五月为 "亚裔美国人、夏威夷原住民及太平洋岛民(AANHPI) 传统月"。 本书单展示着我们多元的文化、独特的经历，和不同的才华。
Celebrating the brilliance of AANHPI directors and cast.
This list was made for a patron wanting books about loving grandparent and grandchild connections featuring people of color. Get a list of your own at www.multcolib.org/my-librarian
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.