Summer Reading 2021
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. …
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Five Library Locations Reopen June 1
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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Library Writers Project Submissions Open
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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MCL: Record Digital Checkouts + Everybody Reads 2021 Program
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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Library Resumes Hold Pickups
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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Library Pauses Pickups
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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Library Seeks Levy for New Building and Expansions
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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Library Ends Late Fees, Waives Balances
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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Summer Reading 2020
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 Library Continues Reopening
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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Pandemic Refocuses Library Priorities
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 Everybody Reads 2020
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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