Taxes in 2025: Forms and assistance
The deadline to file federal and state tax returns is Tuesday April 15. Library staff cannot prepare returns, advise on tax matters, or interpret tax law, but they can help connect you with resources.
Fall in love with events at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — September 11, 2024 — Fall at Multnomah County Library brings cultural celebrations that are free for all ages and fun to enjoy! This September, come and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, followed by Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month. Then in November, honor Native American Heritage Month. Plus, listen in and join in moving author talks and community events.
Everybody Reads 2025 title announcement
PORTLAND, Ore. — September 5, 2024 — Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the Everybody Reads 2025 title selection, Javier Zamora’s Solito.
Five ways to help your child learn
Five easy, fun activities adults can do with even the youngest kids to help get their brains ready to learn to read and succeed in school later on.
Expanded Belmont Library
Expanding on existing site (scheduled to be complete spring/summer 2026)
Central Library closing March 11 for major improvements; Albina Library, Isom Operations Center and North Portland Library next up for transformations
Albina and Isom to close March 18 for construction; North Portland to follow, closing April 5 for renovations
Operations Center in East Portland first real estate acquisition for Multnomah County Library Capital Bond Projects
Building will serve as beating heart for library services, pave way for additional bond projects
Hillsdale to close March 3 for important upgrades as part of Refresh projects
PORTLAND, Ore.–February 28, 2024
Hillsdale Library will close to the public on March 3, 2024 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Project teams expect the work to last until summer 2024.
Hillsdale Library reopening to public August 22
PORTLAND, Ore.–August 22, 2024
Hillsdale Library is reopening to the public on August 22, 2024, welcoming patrons into an exciting, reinvigorated library space.
New Holgate Library
A new, larger library, three times the current size at the same location (Now open!)
Multnomah County Library Selects Award-Winning Architecture Teams for East County Flagship
Architects will bring hyperlocal approach, international acclaim and dynamic community integration to new library
Woodstock Library will close March 18 for important updates as part of Refresh projects
PORTLAND, Ore.– February 18, 2025
Woodstock Library will close to the public starting March 18 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Woodstock’s last day open to the public before construction is March 17. Project teams expect the work to last until summer 2025.
Sellwood-Moreland Library will close June 6 for vital updates as part of Refresh projects
PORTLAND, Ore.– May 7, 2025
Sellwood-Moreland Library will close to the public starting June 6 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Sellwood’s last day open to the public before construction is June 5.
The Ukrainian library collection
The library has a selection of Ukrainian materials for you to explore. Come and check them out!
Renegade women authors
In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), Multnomah County Library is highlighting renegade women authors who challenge the status quo with their innovative and groundbreaking work.
Linda Meanus: Native American Elder and author
The granddaughter of the Chief of Celilo Falls, Linda Meanus is a beloved Native American Elder from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, an author and educator.
Three bookish gifts you can get at Friends of the Library this holiday season
If you’re looking for bookish gifts this winter and also want to support the library, check out Friends of Multnomah County Library. They have two beautiful locations to shop at, and the money they raise directly funds library programs.
6 women who tell our stories
The 2023 Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrate Women Who Tell Our Stories.” We are highlighting women storytellers who work in print, radio, TV, podcasts and other media.
Seven bookish holiday traditions
Get in the festive spirit by adding these literacy-centered traditions this holiday season.
A tribute to library champion Mary Frances Isom (1865-1920)
Multnomah County Library would not be what it is today without the leadership and influence of Mary Frances Isom, a champion for local public libraries in the Portland community, Multnomah County, and for school libraries.
Teen siblings volunteering at the library
Multnomah County Library’s Summer Reading program encourages kids, teens, and families to read throughout the summer. With hundreds of kids signed up each year to participate, Summer Reading relies on youth volunteers to keep everything running smoothly.
The library’s Russian language services
The library’s Russian-speaking team serves community members throughout Multnomah County both in and outside of library locations. The team organizes events at the library to bring the community together and share in language and culture.
Belmont Library to close September 7 to begin construction on renovation and expansion
PORTLAND, Ore––August 14, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on one of its transformative renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet.
Suggest a purchase for the Black Resources Collection
Multnomah County Library is community built; it’s your library. What do you want to see in the collection? You can make recommendations of materials the library can purchase to include in the Black Resources Collection and the Black Pacific Northwest Collection.