St. Johns Library history
Library services in the neighborhood date back to at least 1903, with a deposit station. St. Johns Library opened at its current library location in 1914. The building was designed by architects Folger Johnson and Donald Mayer. St. Johns Library is one of the remaining Carnegie libraries in Oregon.
Welcome to Rainbow Family Storytime!
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and we are here to help you see yours reflected in books and library services.
African Americans have deep historical connections to the West and their stories are often overlooked. Here is a deep dive into these stories and histories. -- Jem J.
BlackPast (Website)
A wealth of knowledge on Black history in one central location.
Black history timelines, profiles on Black people contributing to Black history, and full-text speeches and other primary documents dating from 1789-2016.
Gregory Heights Library history
The first Gregory Heights library opened its doors as a reading room in the 1930s. The current library, renovated in 1998-99, has been serving Northeast Portland in its current location since 1966.
Capitol Hill Library history
Originally opened in 1972, Capitol Hill Library serves the Southwest Portland community. The building is 6,060 square feet, and the original architects were Allen, McMath and Hawkins, A.I.A. More recently, Capitol Hill Library received refresh updates, including fresh paint, new seating and updated technology.
Fairview-Columbia Library history
Opened in 2001, Fairview-Columbia Library serves residents in Fairview, Troutdale, Corbett and other east Multnomah County communities. The building housed the library on the ground floor and four market-rate apartments above. It was Multnomah County’s first mixed-use library building. The architect was Group Mackenzie; Thomas Hacker and Associates, Inc., served as tenant improvement consultant.
Illustrated biographies for elementary ages about girls and women who have an impact on our world.
Using maps for house and neighborhood history
Find detailed information about your neighborhood, street or even your house from maps.
The national theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. This is a curated list of books for Kids and family and young readers focusing on Black Resistance.
The library’s Black Cultural Library Advocates
"BCLA team members are committed to making and maintaining community connections, creating a safe space, and highlighting Black culture through displays and programming.
Picture books by black authors and/or illustrators about black children and Kids and family.
Teen & Tween Craft Night
Tweens and teens, you’re invited to a special craft night at the library! All supplies provided and it’s free. Materials are limited, so please register to save your spot. For tweens and teens ages 9 and up.
Winter 2024 dates & crafts:
Monday, January 22 - Vision board collages
Tuesday, February 20 - Friendship bracelets
Monday, March 18 - Tiny canvas painting
Teen & Tween Craft Night
Tweens and teens, you’re invited to a special craft night at the library! All supplies provided and it’s free. Materials are limited, so please register to save your spot. For tweens and teens ages 9 and up.
Winter 2024 dates & crafts:
Monday, January 22 - Vision board collages
Tuesday, February 20 - Friendship bracelets
Monday, March 18 - Tiny canvas painting
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.
Family Storytime
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. After storytime, families are invited to stay for social time with a craft activity or toys.
Please note: for health and safety reasons, maximum room capacity is 30 people. Please stay home if anyone in your family is sick.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Attendance is limited to first come, first served.