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Multnomah County Library Multnomah County Library's 19 neighborhood locations serve the city of Portland, OR, and beyond.

Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi, with a history that reaches back to 1864. Today, Central Library and 18 other libraries make up a system that offers more than two million books and other library materials. As Oregon's largest public library, Multnomah County Library serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population with a wide variety of programs and services.

Do you have boxes of film negatives, old letters, or Great Aunt June's handstitched tapestry you want to preserve?We hav...
10/22/2026

Do you have boxes of film negatives, old letters, or Great Aunt June's handstitched tapestry you want to preserve?

We have teamed up with our friends at Multnomah County Records & Archives() and invite you to take a deep dive into your own histories with this hands-on preservation workshop. Join experienced archivists and records professionals as they answer questions and offer strategies on preserving photographs, documents, artifacts and stories well into the future.

All attendees are encouraged to bring examples from their own personal archives. Registration is preferred, but not required. You can do so on our website!

📜 Save Your History: A Preservation Workshop
When: Sunday, October 25 from 2 - 4:00 pm
Where: East County Library, Community Room 2H

⚡️ARE YOU A MENOPUNK?⚡️Grab your spot for MenoPunks Podcast Live at Albina Library on Saturday, Nov 14th at 4:00 PM!Host...
10/19/2026

⚡️ARE YOU A MENOPUNK?⚡️

Grab your spot for MenoPunks Podcast Live at Albina Library on Saturday, Nov 14th at 4:00 PM!

Host Alicia J. Rose will be in conversation with icons Alice Bag, Lidia Yuknavitch, and Lasara Firefox Allen to tear down menopause myths, fight for hormonal justice, and talk midlife creativity without the censorship.

Hormones are healthcare. Bodily autonomy is a human right. Let’s make some noise together!

🔥 Free registration is 100% required and seats are limited.

After the discussion, join Alicia and guests for the Menopunks Q&A + Networking Hour at Open Signal.

Link in comments to register!

Join presenter Donna L. Cohen, MEd, MLIS this weekend at St. Johns Library! Learn about election laws, redistricting, an...
10/14/2026

Join presenter Donna L. Cohen, MEd, MLIS this weekend at St. Johns Library! Learn about election laws, redistricting, and more with Beyond Voting: What you need to know about the midterms!

Previously a teacher and librarian, Donna has presented nonpartisan civics workshops for adults for the past nine years. Her workshops foster critical thinking skills and encourage civic engagement by sharing how to get involved effectively 🗳️

WHERE: St. Johns Library
WHEN: Saturday, October 17 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Fill out the patron survey today! Your experience is important to us, and your input helps us improve. We'd love your fe...
10/13/2026

Fill out the patron survey today! Your experience is important to us, and your input helps us improve. We'd love your feedback on our short 10-question patron survey.

The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and is open from October 12-23, 2026. The library will share survey results in summer 2027.

The survey is available in English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Take it online at the link 🔗 in our comments, or stop by your local library and fill it out on paper.

Multnomah County library kids have a lot to say about Banned Books Week. Swipe to read their perspectives 👉The bottom li...
10/08/2026

Multnomah County library kids have a lot to say about Banned Books Week. Swipe to read their perspectives 👉

The bottom line is that book bans are rising! Book titles being challenged and banned were predominantly by or about LGBTQIA+ persons and Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

But you can help. Continue checking out banned books, stay informed, and stay involved in advocating for your freedom to read.

Celebrating our freedom to read! Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of c...
10/06/2026

Celebrating our freedom to read! Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Censorship seems to be escalating, but we are committed to protecting your right to read. Join us in amplifying this very important message: LET BOOKS BE!

Cover poster by artist Hyesu Lee

It's almost Digital Inclusion Week! Join a gathering of community members and digital inclusion practitioners to discuss...
10/03/2026

It's almost Digital Inclusion Week! Join a gathering of community members and digital inclusion practitioners to discuss interests, needs, and concerns related to technology literacy/education, internet connectivity, and device access.

At the event you'll be able to choose from suggested discussion topics or submit your own ideas. Envision the programs, resources, and connections needed to build a future where emerging technologies bridge gaps in access.

Talk Tech Together: Strategies for Digital Empowerment
Wednesday, Oct 7 2026
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Albina Library

10/03/2026

Librarian Rachael is proud to share Iván Acebo-Choy’s “Three Annotated Short Stories” 🪡🧵

This captivating artist’s book is hand-stitched and extremely rare! See it in person via appointment or drop-in during the hours listed below.

📍Visit the Rare Book Room located in Central Library in downtown Portland
✨DROP-IN HOURS✨
Friday to Sunday: 2 pm – 5 pm

The John Wilson Rare Book Room is supported by gifts to The Library Foundation

We love celebrating Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month, but did you know our Spanish tech resources are available all ye...
09/29/2026

We love celebrating Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month, but did you know our Spanish tech resources are available all year round?

Boost your tech skills and earn official certifications completely in Spanish at your own pace. Northstar Digital Literacy teaches you how to use computers and programs like Microsoft Word through short, easy lessons. When you're ready, our staff can give you the official test right here. You can earn certificates in Microsoft Office, internet and career search skills, and more.

Visit the link in our comments to check out all of our upcoming drop-ins.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Harvest Moon Festival, one of the oldest and best-loved holidays in...
09/29/2026

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Harvest Moon Festival, one of the oldest and best-loved holidays in many parts of Asia. Join the library for fun events with music, crafting, performances and more!
Wednesday, October 7th
5 pm –7 pm
Midland Library

Đón mừng Tết Trung thu, cũng được gọi là Lễ Hội Trăng Rằm, một trong những ngày lễ hội lâu đời và được yêu thích nhất ở nhiều quốc gia Châu Á. Hãy cùng đến thư viện tham gia các chương trình âm nhạc sống động, làm thủ công, thưởng thức các tiết mục biểu diễn văn nghệ và nhiều hoạt động khác.
Thứ Tư, 7 tháng 10
5g chiều ‒ 7g tối
Thư viện Midland

中秋节是华人最喜爱的传统节庆之一，许多亚洲地区的人们也庆祝中秋节。欢迎您来图书馆参加庆祝活动，欣赏音乐演奏、参与趣味手工艺制作、以及观看表演节目！
10月7日 (星期三)
下午5:00-7:00
Midland 图书馆

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