Russian book club for kids
The library’s Russian-speaking team hosts a monthly children’s book club for ages 6 to 9. The book club began when Russian-speaking staff noticed a gap between the ages children visit the library for storytimes and the programming available for teens.
LitFinder
Access a broad span of literary works, including full-text poems and other materials.
Library expansion looks to major milestones: Holgate and Midland prepare for substantial upgrades, Albina and North Portland up next
Construction to begin at Holgate and Midland in December, followed by PORTLAND, Ore. — December 1, 2022.
Albina and North Portland in spring 2023
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce renowned sculpture artists for Albina, North Portland and Midland libraries
PORTLAND, OR. —Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are continuing their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County. This work is part of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond which will build, rebuild or expand nine library buildings. Smaller upgrades to 11 libraries are also underway as part of the Refresh projects.
CultureGrams
Search for up-to-date facts and cultural information about countries around the world. You can also research U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Suggestions for your 'read a short story' activity, for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Juneteenth is a historical celebration that commemorates liberation in the past, present and future.
Oxford Music Online
A comprehensive online music encyclopedia featuring the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.
Guide to Law Online (Website)
A guide to online information on government and law. Local, national and international.
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
Indigenous community resources
The Indigenous Team are library team members who seek to engage the community in multi-generational programs, access to resources, and displays that value elders, youth, storytelling, tradition and activism.
Global Newsstream
Lea titulares y artículos completos de periódicos, transcripciones, agencias de prensa, blogs, podcasts, sitios web y clips de audio y video. Encuentre historias publicadas en la actualidad y que se remontan a la década de 1980.
Community engagement
Community input is shaping the designs for renovated, expanded and new library spaces.
Everybody Reads application for classroom participation
Multnomah County Library invites you to participate in Everybody Reads 2024, the library’s annual community reading project, taking place January through March.
Suggestions for the activity 'read a science fiction or fantasy,' for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
The White Allies Handbook, Q&A with author Lecia Michelle
Lecia Michelle is the author of The White Allies Handbook: 4 Weeks to Join the Racial Justice Fight for Black Women. She is a librarian by trade with experience at universities and public libraries.
Biography Reference Bank
Find biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, and thousands of narrative biographies not available in other databases.
Explore these titles curated for the participants of a Portland walking series exploring Afro-ecology, organized by Oregon Walks.
Digital Transgender Archive (Website)
An international archive of transgender history documents and materials.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a collection of streaming videos focusing on classic, documentary, and independent films available instantly, with automatic returns and no late fees.
Digital Sanborn Maps 1867-1970
Detailed historical maps of cities and towns in Oregon. Each map shows details of buildings, streets and neighborhoods.