Multnomah County Library (MCL) is starting construction on one of its transformative renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet, keeping the […]
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Multnomah County Library (MCL) invites the community to join in a variety of free, fun events for all ages this month. “Our spring programming lineup is overflowing with events that
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By David Krogh The Multnomah County Library system is the fourth busiest in the US, but ranks 102nd in terms of floor area square footage. There are 19 branch libraries
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Last fall Multnomah County Library (MCL) announced that Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin had been selected as the 2024 Everybody Reads title. It is currently available to
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Multnomah County Library (MCL) has announced the Everybody Reads 2023 reading selection, Ruth Ozeki’s award-winning novel A Tale for the Time Being. The book tells the story of two strangers
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Multnomah County Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program is underway. Kids can play online using Beanstack, the easiest way to keep track of books read, or with a paper gameboard available
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In 2021 the Multnomah County Library (MCL) reached a record-breaking 4.8 million digital book checkouts. “Patrons enjoy the diversity of material and ease of access and their high level of
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Multnomah County Library (MCL) has selected its 2022 Everybody Reads book choice and it is a first for the program. The graphic memoir, Good Talk: A memoir in conversations by
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In July, Multnomah County Library (MCL) reopened seven more locations (Hillsdale, Fairview-Columbia, Troutdale, Hollywood, North Portland, Northwest and St. Johns). The remaining MCL locations will reopen in August, starting with
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Multnomah County Library’s Summer Reading Program runs through August 31. Kids can play online by signing up at multcolib.beanstack.org/reader365 or with a paper game board, available at any neighborhood library.
Multnomah County Library will reopen Capitol Hill, Gresham, Holgate, Kenton, and Midland libraries for some in-building services on June 1. Planning is underway to restore access at other locations with
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The Multnomah County Library (MCL) is currently accepting submissions for the Library Writers Project. Now in its sixth year, the program has expanded eligible submission types to include a broader
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By Kris McDowell Just because locations of Multnomah County Library (MCL) have had to alter operations due to COVID-19 doesn’t mean reading isn’t happening or being promoted. Recently released numbers
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In mid-December, Multnomah County Library resumed hold pick-up service at all of its locations. Patrons may again place items on hold and schedule check out appointments. They will be notified
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After Governor Kate Brown issued a four-week freeze on gatherings and shared spaces in Multnomah County, Multnomah County Library announced it will pause its current sidewalk holds pickup service. As
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By Midge Pierce Multnomah County Library officials are forging ahead with a measure on the November ballot during a time when household finances have already been impacted by the pandemic.
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Following in the footsteps of reopening library locations for pick-ups and accepting returns, Multnomah County Library (MCL) announced it will permanently stop charging late fines on all library materials, clear
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This summer, Multnomah County Library encourages youth to Imagine Your Story with fairytales, mythology and fantasy as part of their Summer Reading program. Dragon mascot Shu Long (pictured below) hopes
Multnomah County began no-contact, appointment only sidewalk service, allowing patrons to pick up holds June 8 at a handful of locations. By the end of June they had expanded the
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By Midge Pierce Since closing on March 14 due to COVID-19, Multnomah County Library (MCL) has ventured deeper into the world of electronic media delivery, nearly tripling its material costs
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Multnomah County Library invites the community to participate in Everybody Reads 2020, featuring Tommy Orange’s debut novel about the urban Native experience There There. Everybody Reads is a community reading
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