Multnomah County Library
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All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving from 6pm November 26 through November 27 🍁 See you soon!
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving from 6pm November 26 through November 27 🍁 See you soon!
🏳️⚧️November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
This list focuses on non-fiction titles for adults and older teens. #TDOR #Booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2198080019
This list focuses on non-fiction titles for adults and older teens. #TDOR #Booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2198080019
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🏳️⚧️November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
This list focuses on non-fiction titles for adults and older teens. #TDOR #Booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2198080019
This list focuses on non-fiction titles for adults and older teens. #TDOR #Booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2198080019
Want to figure out what to read next? 🧐 We can help! Send us your reading questions and our librarians will share personalized recommendations during our weekly #AskALibrarian tomorrow from 9 to 10 am PT. 💚
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to figure out what to read next? 🧐 We can help! Send us your reading questions and our librarians will share personalized recommendations during our weekly #AskALibrarian tomorrow from 9 to 10 am PT. 💚
Now that the final inspection is complete, Sellwood-Moreland Library is officially open to the public!
Our team of adorable, detail-oriented preschoolers came by to double-check every corner and gave us their enthusiastic thumbs-up. Thanks for the sticker of approval 🌟! #booksky
Our team of adorable, detail-oriented preschoolers came by to double-check every corner and gave us their enthusiastic thumbs-up. Thanks for the sticker of approval 🌟! #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Now that the final inspection is complete, Sellwood-Moreland Library is officially open to the public!
Our team of adorable, detail-oriented preschoolers came by to double-check every corner and gave us their enthusiastic thumbs-up. Thanks for the sticker of approval 🌟! #booksky
Our team of adorable, detail-oriented preschoolers came by to double-check every corner and gave us their enthusiastic thumbs-up. Thanks for the sticker of approval 🌟! #booksky
This Friday is Sellwood-Moreland Library's big day! We can't wait to see you at the reopening of our beloved library 💚 Visit our website to learn about the Refresh project and the exciting updates to Sellwood-Moreland Library!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This Friday is Sellwood-Moreland Library's big day! We can't wait to see you at the reopening of our beloved library 💚 Visit our website to learn about the Refresh project and the exciting updates to Sellwood-Moreland Library!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
It's time for personalized reading recommendations! In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, let's dive into Indigenous books and stories this week. #AskALibrarian
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's time for personalized reading recommendations! In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, let's dive into Indigenous books and stories this week. #AskALibrarian
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I was inspired by my newly renovated public library to resurrect my newsletter with this ode to "third places," college, and community. (Shout-out to the Albina @multcolib.bsky.social and the @carleton.edu library!) mayadusenbery.substack.com/p/an-ode-to-...
An Ode to My New Library
And all the third places I’ve loved before
mayadusenbery.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I was inspired by my newly renovated public library to resurrect my newsletter with this ode to "third places," college, and community. (Shout-out to the Albina @multcolib.bsky.social and the @carleton.edu library!) mayadusenbery.substack.com/p/an-ode-to-...
Need a book to curl up on the couch with as it's getting colder and darker? Join us for #AskALibrarian LIVE from 9 to 10 am PT on Thursdays! Send us questions about what you'd like to read ahead of time and we'll come up with a personalized recommendation just for you. 💚 #booksky
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Need a book to curl up on the couch with as it's getting colder and darker? Join us for #AskALibrarian LIVE from 9 to 10 am PT on Thursdays! Send us questions about what you'd like to read ahead of time and we'll come up with a personalized recommendation just for you. 💚 #booksky
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The rain is here Portland, and it's the perfect time to brush up on your winter biking skills! Join PBOT's Portland By Cycle team for an All Season Cycling workshop this Friday, Nov. 7 from 3 - 5 p.m. at Woodstock Library.
@multcolib.bsky.social
@multcolib.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The rain is here Portland, and it's the perfect time to brush up on your winter biking skills! Join PBOT's Portland By Cycle team for an All Season Cycling workshop this Friday, Nov. 7 from 3 - 5 p.m. at Woodstock Library.
@multcolib.bsky.social
@multcolib.bsky.social
What we’re thinking about? How Portland’s own John Wilson (1826-1900) performed a séance with a medium to contact his late wife Rose. He wrote down everything the spirit said in this small diary. Visit the Rare Book Room to read what she said, if you dare 😳😱
🎃Happy Halloween! #booksky
🎃Happy Halloween! #booksky
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
What we’re thinking about? How Portland’s own John Wilson (1826-1900) performed a séance with a medium to contact his late wife Rose. He wrote down everything the spirit said in this small diary. Visit the Rare Book Room to read what she said, if you dare 😳😱
🎃Happy Halloween! #booksky
🎃Happy Halloween! #booksky
Get your book recommendations here! Ask us what to read in the next 24 hours and we’ll send you a personalized rec from our team of librarians tomorrow live from 9 to 10 am PT. Join us this and every Thursday for #AskALibrarian! 📚
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Get your book recommendations here! Ask us what to read in the next 24 hours and we’ll send you a personalized rec from our team of librarians tomorrow live from 9 to 10 am PT. Join us this and every Thursday for #AskALibrarian! 📚
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Ballot drop boxes. Reading rooms. An assembly hall. A new Black Cultural Center.
North Portland Library has been at the center of its community’s civic life for 100+ years — and it’s the latest stop on our #CarnegieLibraryRoadTrip!
📰👉 carnegie.io/3Js9e7S
@multcolib.bsky.social #CarnegieLibraries
North Portland Library has been at the center of its community’s civic life for 100+ years — and it’s the latest stop on our #CarnegieLibraryRoadTrip!
📰👉 carnegie.io/3Js9e7S
@multcolib.bsky.social #CarnegieLibraries
A Portland Community Votes to Invest $13 Million in Its Carnegie Library | Library Grants | Carnegie Corporation of New York
As part of a taxpayer-approved ballot measure, North Portland Library is one of three Carnegie Libraries renovated in Multnomah County, Oregon
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October 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ballot drop boxes. Reading rooms. An assembly hall. A new Black Cultural Center.
North Portland Library has been at the center of its community’s civic life for 100+ years — and it’s the latest stop on our #CarnegieLibraryRoadTrip!
📰👉 carnegie.io/3Js9e7S
@multcolib.bsky.social #CarnegieLibraries
North Portland Library has been at the center of its community’s civic life for 100+ years — and it’s the latest stop on our #CarnegieLibraryRoadTrip!
📰👉 carnegie.io/3Js9e7S
@multcolib.bsky.social #CarnegieLibraries
We're celebrating one year of the new Midland Library! Libraries are truly about so much more than just books—they’re also places where you can share ideas and feel at home. You helped us shape this beautiful space. Thank you!
multcolib.org/building-libraries-together
📸: Naim Hasan Photography
multcolib.org/building-libraries-together
📸: Naim Hasan Photography
October 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We're celebrating one year of the new Midland Library! Libraries are truly about so much more than just books—they’re also places where you can share ideas and feel at home. You helped us shape this beautiful space. Thank you!
multcolib.org/building-libraries-together
📸: Naim Hasan Photography
multcolib.org/building-libraries-together
📸: Naim Hasan Photography
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Today, PBOT and @multcolib.bsky.social are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Bike to Books Design Contest!
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October 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Today, PBOT and @multcolib.bsky.social are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Bike to Books Design Contest!
www.portland.gov/transportati...
www.portland.gov/transportati...
We’re having a special 😱scary😱 #AskALibrarian tomorrow! Send us horror reading requests today and we’ll send recs tomorrow from 9 to 10 am PT. We’ll also answer any non-horror asks we get as usual! 🎃
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’re having a special 😱scary😱 #AskALibrarian tomorrow! Send us horror reading requests today and we’ll send recs tomorrow from 9 to 10 am PT. We’ll also answer any non-horror asks we get as usual! 🎃
Enjoy the best of queer lit! The winners of the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards were announced earlier this month, and patrons can borrow many of the award-winning books from us. What’s your favorite on the list? #booksky 📚
multcolib.org/read/lambda-literary-award-winners-2025-multcolib
multcolib.org/read/lambda-literary-award-winners-2025-multcolib
October 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Enjoy the best of queer lit! The winners of the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards were announced earlier this month, and patrons can borrow many of the award-winning books from us. What’s your favorite on the list? #booksky 📚
multcolib.org/read/lambda-literary-award-winners-2025-multcolib
multcolib.org/read/lambda-literary-award-winners-2025-multcolib
Rockwood Library is reopening Friday, October 24! This space has been beautifully updated and we can't wait to welcome you back. For creatives, Rockwood’s makerspace will be ready on opening day!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
October 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Rockwood Library is reopening Friday, October 24! This space has been beautifully updated and we can't wait to welcome you back. For creatives, Rockwood’s makerspace will be ready on opening day!
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
https://multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/refresh-projects
Calling all inventors and entrepreneurs! 🚀 Your local Multnomah County Library is now an official Patent and Trademark Resource Center!
We’ll see you this Wednesday at Albina Library for the the grand opening of this important new resource.
multcolib.org/events-class...
We’ll see you this Wednesday at Albina Library for the the grand opening of this important new resource.
multcolib.org/events-class...
Events & Classes
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October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Calling all inventors and entrepreneurs! 🚀 Your local Multnomah County Library is now an official Patent and Trademark Resource Center!
We’ll see you this Wednesday at Albina Library for the the grand opening of this important new resource.
multcolib.org/events-class...
We’ll see you this Wednesday at Albina Library for the the grand opening of this important new resource.
multcolib.org/events-class...
Along with the Regional Arts & Culture Council, we're thrilled to share the artists selected to create new artwork at the Belmont & St. Johns libraries!
multcolib.org/multnomah-county-library-and-regional-arts-culture-council-announce-community-artists-part-0
multcolib.org/multnomah-county-library-and-regional-arts-culture-council-announce-community-artists-part-0
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce community artists as part of expansion and transformation of Belmont and St. Johns libraries
PORTLAND, OR. — October 15, 2025 Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are expanding their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout M...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Along with the Regional Arts & Culture Council, we're thrilled to share the artists selected to create new artwork at the Belmont & St. Johns libraries!
multcolib.org/multnomah-county-library-and-regional-arts-culture-council-announce-community-artists-part-0
multcolib.org/multnomah-county-library-and-regional-arts-culture-council-announce-community-artists-part-0
What time is it (almost)? Book recommendation time! Ask us for your next read and we’ll confer with our stellar team of librarians, then get back to you with a suggestion Thursdays live from 9 to 10 am PT. We hope you’ll join us! 💚 #booksky
October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What time is it (almost)? Book recommendation time! Ask us for your next read and we’ll confer with our stellar team of librarians, then get back to you with a suggestion Thursdays live from 9 to 10 am PT. We hope you’ll join us! 💚 #booksky
Free people read freely! Each one of these hidden gems make an appearance on PEN America's (@penamerica) 2024-2025 Banned Books list. Which one are you adding to your list?
#BannedBooksWeek #ReadForYourRights #booksky
#BannedBooksWeek #ReadForYourRights #booksky
October 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Free people read freely! Each one of these hidden gems make an appearance on PEN America's (@penamerica) 2024-2025 Banned Books list. Which one are you adding to your list?
#BannedBooksWeek #ReadForYourRights #booksky
#BannedBooksWeek #ReadForYourRights #booksky
Is that TBR list a little less towering these days than you’d like? We’ve got your back. Tell us what you like to read in the next 24 hours and we’ll give you a rec for what book to check out next! Join us for #AskALibrarian Thursdays live from 9 to 10 am PT. 💚 #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Is that TBR list a little less towering these days than you’d like? We’ve got your back. Tell us what you like to read in the next 24 hours and we’ll give you a rec for what book to check out next! Join us for #AskALibrarian Thursdays live from 9 to 10 am PT. 💚 #booksky
In 2023–2024, Oregon libraries and schools saw a record number of requests to ban books. The top three most-challenged book had LGBTQ+ themes. Book bans are rising! Here's what you can do:
multcolib.org/articles/book-bans-are-rising-heres-what-you-can-do #booksky
multcolib.org/articles/book-bans-are-rising-heres-what-you-can-do #booksky
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In 2023–2024, Oregon libraries and schools saw a record number of requests to ban books. The top three most-challenged book had LGBTQ+ themes. Book bans are rising! Here's what you can do:
multcolib.org/articles/book-bans-are-rising-heres-what-you-can-do #booksky
multcolib.org/articles/book-bans-are-rising-heres-what-you-can-do #booksky
Another beautiful fall day in Portland and Multnomah County. When the world asks you to step aside, these titles show you how to stand up 💚 Care for your community and care for yourself in times like these. #booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2863867217
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2863867217
October 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Another beautiful fall day in Portland and Multnomah County. When the world asks you to step aside, these titles show you how to stand up 💚 Care for your community and care for yourself in times like these. #booksky
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2863867217
multcolib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/114633184/2863867217
It’s October, and you know what that means — more book recs from your friendly neighborhood library! Ask us what to read and we’ll send over a librarian’s suggestion just for you tomorrow between 9 and 10 am. Join us every Thursday for #AskALibrarian! 📚
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It’s October, and you know what that means — more book recs from your friendly neighborhood library! Ask us what to read and we’ll send over a librarian’s suggestion just for you tomorrow between 9 and 10 am. Join us every Thursday for #AskALibrarian! 📚