4 ways to get inspired this Women’s History Month
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!
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Woodstock Library closing March 17 for refresh
Woodstock Library closes for construction at the end of the day on March 17. It is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025. Woodstock is one of 11 libraries receiving small but essential refreshes to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. Similar projects at other libraries have taken about four months to complete.
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Literacy in bloom: five ways to support early literacy this spring
The temperature is creeping up, the rain is falling and the world is starting to look a bit more cheerful. In the spring, nature wakes up and colors return to the Pacific Northwest. Children, too, seem to grow faster than ever with a little extra rain and sunshine. Here are five great ideas to help grow your little reader while celebrating spring.
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Kenton Library closing February 21 for a refresh
Kenton Library closes for construction on February 21 and reopens in summer 2025. The library is receiving updates to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. This includes new furniture, carpet, paint and more.
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Honor Black History Month 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate Black history and culture. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has selected a theme every year since 1928. The theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor.
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Welcome back to North Portland Library
The wait is over: North Portland Library opens February 8! This updated library is modern, welcoming and built to reflect the community.
Find North Portland Library at 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217.
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Enjoy Lunar New Year 2025 with the library
Lunar New Year at Multnomah County Library is a special time to enjoy the rich history and traditions celebrated in cultures all across Asia. At the end of January or early February, a new lunar calendar year begins, with a zodiac animal guiding each lunar year. This year — 2025 — marks the Year of the Snake.
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Celebrate Slavic New Year at Multnomah County Library
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.
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Cuatro tradiciones librescas
El fin del año es una temporada ocupada para las familias. Sea cual sea la manera en que su familia celebra, usted querrá crear recuerdos divertidos y duraderos para sus hijos.
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Seven Bookish Holiday Traditions
Get in the festive spirit by adding these literacy-centered traditions this holiday season.
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Dodging winter blues at the library
The library has lots of family friendly activities and resources to help you dodge the winter blues! Find some options for all ages to enjoy, whether out and about or from home.
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Get gifts at Friends of the Library
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.
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New standard library hours begin on December 1
Beginning on December 1, all Multnomah County libraries will have the same open hours. This change will allow library patrons to plan visits more easily and reduce confusion due to differing hours at different library locations. The new schedule will also apply to the library’s contact center.
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An official welcome to your new Director of Libraries, Annie Lewis
Annie Lewis has officially been appointed as the new director of libraries for Multnomah County Library. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, which presides as the Library District Board, approved her confirmation on October 17, 2024.
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
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.
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Volunteer at the library and help adults expand their skills
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the library, you can help adults with reading, writing and more skills.
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Two-Spirit figures today
Get to know these Indigenous changemakers, writers and artists. Read and connect with their stories.
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The Blue Line Letters: A Library Writers Project book inspired by Portland’s MAX system
As part of the Library Writers Project, the library will accept e-book submissions from local authors through October 31. Enter your book for consideration to be added to the library’s collection.
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Midland Library is now open!
The completely renovated library is modern, inviting and built to reflect the community. Come and visit!
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John Wilson Special Collections: Must see items
The John Wilson Special Collections is like a time machine for books. Here you can see how books have changed from ancient clay tablets to fancy Bibles and even some of the earliest printed books. Dive into this remarkable collection at Multnomah County Library and explore it for yourself!
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Helping your child through big life transitions
September is back to school month! That means new friends and new adventures. But it’s also a big change and might be the first time your child has been away from family.
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Silks and fabrics in the rare book room
The library is filled with books made of paper, but at Central Library, you can find a few very special items made of fabric. You can see a selection of these in the John Wilson Special Collections room, also known as the rare bookroom.
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Explore the rare book room’s Native American literature collection
Visit the John Wilson Special Collections at Central Library and be inspired by items from the Native American literature collection.
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Oregon's nine Tribes
Oregon has nine federally recognized Tribes, each which have worked to embrace their cultural practices throughout their communities.
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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.
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