Albina Library, Isom Operations Center and North Portland Library next up for transformative expansions
Albina and Isom to close March 18 for construction; Albina will gain greater space, dedicated teen room and art for the community
April is Native Plant Appreciation Month with Earth Day on April 22.
Read with PRIDE: LGBTQIA2S+ voices and authors
Stories help us understand ourselves and empathize with others. Explore these lists featuring authors and characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, Two-spirit and more.
Tìm kiếm ảnh cũ của một căn nhà ở khu vực Portland
Chưa từng có một dự án toàn diện nào về hình ảnh nhà ở trong khu vực Portland, vì vậy không có bộ sưu tập ảnh quý giá về những ngôi nhà địa phương để tìm hiểu rõ.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a collection of streaming videos, comics, and music available instantly, with automatic returns and no late fees. Check out movies and TV shows for three days, music albums for seven days, and digital comics for 21 days.
Library teams bring Native author to local teens & families
Multnomah County Library's Indigenous and teen services teams will welcome acclaimed Native author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Mvskoke) to two high schools.
Foundation Directory Online Professional
View the recent funding history of larger foundations and the recipient type from the Foundation Center.
Lunar New Year of the Cat and Rabbit
All across Asia, Lunar New Year is a time of appreciation, reflection and celebration with family and friends. At Multnomah County Library, Lunar New Year is a special time for fun and engaging library programs that share the history and traditions of this celebration with the local community.
Homeschooling
Find support for the education style and curriculum you choose for your child at the library.
平等与包容
图书馆关注深受种族歧视及压迫制度影响的族群，特别倾听来自他们的声音。我们认可并尊重这些族群的长处、智慧与知识。图书馆的使命是增进多元社区的进步与创新。
Who lived in my house? Getting started
If you’re interested in your house’s history, you can find past residents of many Portland-area houses in two ways:
Look in old city directories (which are similar to phone books)
Search for the house’s address in digital newspaper archives
To get started, gather some basic facts about your house and your neighborhood. This will help you plan your research.
Ancestry Library Edition
Access billions of names in genealogical databases including Census Records, Passenger Lists and U.K. and Ireland records. Library version of Ancestry.com -- only available in libraries.
Every Child A Reader materials request
Books and bags for Every Child a Reader
New library spaces bring together art and community
Multnomah County Library (MCL) and Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are teaming up to bring artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County.
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
Recursos de la comunidad negra
Los miembros del equipo Black Cultural Library Advocates (BCLA), que son promotores de la cultura negra en la biblioteca, se centran en fortalecer la conexión entre la comunidad negra y la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah. Los miembros del equipo BCLA conectan a las personas con los servicios que necesitan a través del condado o con organizaciones externas.
Library resources for early childhood educators
Subscribe to newsletter with tips and resources for early childhood educators.
Top 5 teen activities for summer
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.
Get involved in community art!
Local artists and community-inspired artworks are coming to your new libraries! As part of the voter-approved 2020 library building bond, libraries are receiving upgrades and expansions. Local artists are creating unique installations at many of these sites that represent the community’s history, culture and diversity.
Patron spotlight: Frances Spann
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.
Use your Spanish skills to help adults complete their GED
Spanish-speaking volunteers are always needed to tutor adults completing their GED program. Helping other adults further their education makes an immediate impact both for individuals and the community as a whole.
Books from the teen and adult sections about race and social justice.