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This year has been busy for your Multnomah County Library system. You’ve seen libraries close for construction, plus new and renovated ones re-open. These are exciting times as each library is updated for you to enjoy.

This March, kids can learn how math can be fun by participating in March Mathness!

When Frances Spann would come into the library for technology help, she was determined to finish writing, editing and publishing her life story.

With the help of Lynnea Amend, staff technology trainer, and Andrew Nilsen, bilingual Spanish tech help coordinator, Frances Spann learned new technology skills and made two new friends.

On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. This monumental day was made possible by the countless efforts of strong community leaders. Among them is Opal Lee - coined as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”

Women’s History Month is in March, with International Women’s Day on March 8. The 2025 theme for the month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” We have four suggestions on how you can get inspired at the library!

To support Chinese as one of its primary service languages, the library offers a robust Chinese language collection and culturally relevant services and resources.

New Year’s Eve is recognized on December 31 in many places around the world, with New Year’s Day on January 1. At Multnomah County Library, Slavic New Year (Новый Год) is celebrated every year with events and activities planned by the library’s Russian-speaking team. The word “Slavic” is added to the beginning of the phrase to identify countries with Russian-speaking communities and honor their traditions.

The North Portland Library has been participating in community-wide Kwanzaa celebrations since 2000. Educator and community leader Joyce Harris has been a staple for Kwanzaa in Portland since the early years of celebrations, dating back to the early 1970s in someone’s home.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Join the library in honoring the rich traditions and culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), and the many other Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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

When you call the library, you can place items on hold, get help navigating the website, ask event related questions and more.

On June 12, 2023, Multnomah County Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated approximately 95,000+ square foot East County Library in Gresham.

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.

The library has an active part in supporting a healthy community. One way the library contributes to this effort is by minimizing its impact on the environment. At our libraries, you may notice library operations avoid single-use products or use of unhealthy chemicals, and encourage recycling and minimizing waste.

Multnomah County Library (MCL) and Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are teaming up to bring artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County.