Multnomah County Library

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.

All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Find our most updated hours at the Hours & ...
09/05/2026

All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Find our most updated hours at the Hours & Locations page on our website.

09/04/2026

Prepare to get cozy this fall with a library card. Being a member gets you access to more than books. Sign up with these easy steps and get perks like

✅️ free movies from Kanopy

✅️ free entry to the Portland Art Museum and Japanese Garden

✅️ help with the SATs, GED or the citizenship exam

✅️ access to podcasts, music and audiobooks

Happy library card sign-up month!

We are thrilled to announce that The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich has been chosen as our 2027 Everybody Reads title! We’...
09/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce that The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich has been chosen as our 2027 Everybody Reads title! We’re so honored to celebrate 25 years of Everybody Reads with our community. Erdrich's book is a story about our tattered bond with the earth, community, and love in all its absurdity and splendor.

Starting in January 2027, copies of The Mighty Red will be available for free at Multnomah County Library locations. From January through March, libraries will host book discussions, programs, and events centered around the themes of The Mighty Red. The culminating event will be an author talk presented by Multnomah County Library and Literary Arts on March 18, 2027, at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

2027, a community reading project of Multnomah County Library, is made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation , with the author's appearance made possible by Literary Arts .

We love to see folks in our buildings, but if you just can't make it in, we've got you covered. Get what you need right ...
08/27/2026

We love to see folks in our buildings, but if you just can't make it in, we've got you covered. Get what you need right at home with the library's digital resources.

✳️ Borrow e-books and audiobooks
✳️ Stream movies and music
✳️ Read news from major outlets
✳️ Find free one-on-one tutoring for kids

Whether you want to dive into a novel, learn something or just stream a show, we have something for everyone. Peruse your library with the link in the comments. 👈

Celebrating the gems of our local literary landscape! We've just updated our e-shelves with fresh books from the last Li...
08/27/2026

Celebrating the gems of our local literary landscape! We've just updated our e-shelves with fresh books from the last Library Writers Project submission rounds.

Every year, the Library Writers Project makes it possible for local authors to have their self-published books added to the library's collection. These books (and many more!) were written by your neighbors and handpicked by the library staff. Check them out on Libby! 💚

We’ve been spotting those Read 4 Life totes out in the wild and we have questions! Our friend .in.book.land asks, “What’...
08/24/2026

We’ve been spotting those Read 4 Life totes out in the wild and we have questions! Our friend .in.book.land asks, “What’s something that’s always in your bag?” Snacks? Bandaids? A water bottle? A book (or two) for the Max?

Now that our adult summer reading game has wrapped up, we really do want to know: what’s your must-have item for your tote? Tell us in the comments!

08/21/2026

The crows are here! Wildwood: Follow the Crows is a public art installation celebrating the stop motion animated film, Wildwood. The Central Library and the St. Johns library are hosting two of the sculptures. Learn more and join in on the adventure with the link in the comments. 🐦‍⬛

08/20/2026

We had so much fun at the Belmont Library reopening last weekend! If you haven’t stopped by this neighborhood library yet, we hope to see you there soon!

Belmont Library
1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

It’s that time of year! Between shopping for supplies and organizing schedules, preparing to go back to school can be st...
08/19/2026

It’s that time of year! Between shopping for supplies and organizing schedules, preparing to go back to school can be stressful. The library is here to help. A library card gets you access to many tools and programs to ease the return to class. 👇

🍎 Online tutoring
🍎 Parent-teacher conference tips
🍎 Mango languages app
🍎 Computers and internet access

From early childhood to college and beyond, your library has something for learners of every age. Check out the link in the comments for a full list of back-to-school resources.

Over the summer, this family read together, with the older kids helping their younger siblings meet their goals. Last we...
08/18/2026

Over the summer, this family read together, with the older kids helping their younger siblings meet their goals. Last week, they came into the Midland branch to celebrate a summer's worth of hard work and success.

For this family, the library is a true part of their daily life. Great job to our incredible Midland team for handing out prizes to this crew, and thank you to all our library staff and volunteers for helping to make these moments happen! Can't wait next year's Summer Reading 2027!

Summer Reading is supported by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.

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