Plus, celebrate Black History Month and our best books of 2024
Plus, celebrate Black History Month and our best books of 2024
February 2025
Exterior of North Portland Library, links to information about updates to the library.
North Portland Library reopens February 8! The renovated and expanded library at 512 N Killingsworth St. reflects and celebrates the local community. Updates include a new Black Cultural Center, outdoor space to connect, modern technology and more. Join us for opening weekend on Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9 to celebrate!
Visit the new library
Parent and child cooking together with a kente pattern on the left, links to information about Black History Month.
Honor Black History Month with Multnomah County Library! The theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor. We have events and reading suggestions for people of all ages to learn and celebrate the Black experience.
Join the fun
Exterior of Kenton Library, links to information about Kenton’s closure and library temporary services.
Kenton Library closes for construction on February 14 and reopens in summer 2025. The library is receiving updates to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. This includes new furniture, carpet, paint and more.
See what’s changing

Events & Resources

Best Books 2024
Check out library staff favorites

Everybody Reads 2025
Explore events through March

Free things through the library
Spoiler: goes beyond books

Temporary services
Library services during construction

Contruction closures
Libraries opening soon

All events & classes
Current schedule