东区新图书馆
一座规模与中央图书馆相当的新图书馆（2025年秋季竣工）
Bienvenido a su nuevo sitio web de la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah
La Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah ha actualizado su sitio web con nuevas funciones y contenido. Este sitio web fue un esfuerzo de colaboración con aportes del personal de la biblioteca, los usuarios y los miembros de la comunidad.
Northwest Library breaks ground
A new library is coming to Northwest Portland! The library is moving to a different location, going from a leased space at 2300 NW Thurman to 2030 NW Pettygrove Street. The new location will be around 11,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the current building at 4,700 square feet. The current Northwest Library will stay open during construction to keep serving the community.
Expanded Albina Library
Growing to almost four times the current size (scheduled to be complete spring 2025)
Who said illustrations were just for Kids and family? Picture books for an older audience.
If the only possible futures we can imagine are oppressive, hopeless and inevitable, how can we a more just world. one that uplifts rather than tears down?
Stories and facts about colors for babies, preschoolers, and elementary ages.
Books and websites for adults to help with conversations with children.
Sensory resources
The library welcomes all patrons, including those with autism and sensory processing disorder.
SF and fantasy that either examines gender, or has LGBTQIA+IA+ characters, for someone who liked Gideon the Ninth, In Other Lands, and House of the Spirits.
Who lived in my house?
Research who lived in your house previously and ways to find the information you are looking for.
Mail-order house plan and design catalogs
Some houses are custom-designed by an architect, for a specific site. But most houses weren’t built that way. During the 20th century, many houses were built from plans that the owner or builder purchased from a catalog. Some houses came as “kits,” with plans and a complete set of building materials cut to size and ready to assemble.
Native Story Hour
Books for young beginning readers who don't like the Bob books.
If you are working to improve your understanding of the impacts of racism, oppression and white supremacy, here are some more books, websites, resources and guides to keep learning.
Media Advisory: Books to Beats brings music, literacy tools to youth in detention
On the first day of school in Portland, join Multnomah County Library leadership, staff, youth, project partner and award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding to learn how beats, poetry and music support literacy at Donald E. Long Detention Center and preview other possible resources and offerings through the library’s space planning and expansion program.
Computers, software and equipment
Computers and equipment that patrons can use at the library.
John Wilson Special Collections
The John Wilson Special Collections holds rare books and important research collections.
This autumn, pick up a new project or fall even more deeply in love with a favorite pastime.
Interlibrary loan copyright restrictions and guidelines
Multnomah County Library’s interlibrary loan department follows copyright law
Learn more about Summer Reading Volunteering
The Summer Reading volunteer program is an opportunity to grow leadership skills, confidence, and gain experience.