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It’s scheduled to reopen after construction in fall 2025. Rockwood is one of 11 libraries receiving small but essential refreshes to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for our patrons. Similar library refreshes have taken about four months to complete.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-03-17T09:39:07-07:00">03/17/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/4-ways-get-inspired-womens-history-month" hreflang="en">4 ways to get inspired this Women’s History Month</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Women’s History Month is in March, with International Women’s Day on March 8. The 2025 theme for the month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” We have four suggestions on how you can get inspired at the library!</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-02-19T08:41:26-08:00">02/19/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/woodstock-library-closing-refresh" hreflang="en">Woodstock Library closing for refresh</a></h2> <p class="card-text">The last day Woodstock Library is open to the public is March 17. It is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025. Woodstock is one of 11 libraries receiving small but essential refreshes to provide a safe, modern and welcoming space for library patrons. Similar projects at other libraries have taken about four months to complete.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-02-19T08:38:40-08:00">02/19/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/literacy-bloom-five-ways-support-early-literacy-spring" hreflang="en">Literacy in bloom: five ways to support early literacy this spring</a></h2> <p class="card-text">The temperature is creeping up, the rain is falling and the world is starting to look a bit more cheerful. In the spring, nature wakes up and colors return to the Pacific Northwest. Children, too, seem to grow faster than ever with a little extra rain and sunshine. Here are five great ideas to help grow your little reader while celebrating spring.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-02-18T15:22:29-08:00">02/18/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/kenton-library-closing-february-21-refresh" hreflang="en">Kenton Library closing February 21 for a refresh</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Kenton Library closes for construction on February 21 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.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-01-21T12:37:56-08:00">01/21/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/honor-black-history-month-2025" hreflang="en">Honor Black History Month 2025</a></h2> <p class="card-text">February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate Black history and culture. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has selected a theme every year since 1928. The theme for 2025 is African Americans and Labor.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-01-21T12:34:50-08:00">01/21/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/welcome-back-north-portland-library" hreflang="en">Welcome back to North Portland Library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">The wait is over: North Portland Library opens February 8! This updated library is modern, welcoming and built to reflect the community. <br /> <br /> Find North Portland Library at 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2025-01-21T12:31:19-08:00">01/21/2025</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/enjoy-lunar-new-year-2025-library" hreflang="en">Enjoy Lunar New Year 2025 with the library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Lunar New Year at Multnomah County Library is a special time to enjoy the rich history and traditions celebrated in cultures all across Asia. At the end of January or early February, a new lunar calendar year begins, with a zodiac animal guiding each lunar year. This year — 2025 — marks the Year of the Snake.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-12-17T14:20:34-08:00">12/17/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/celebrate-slavic-new-year-multnomah-county-library" hreflang="en">Celebrate Slavic New Year at Multnomah County Library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">New Year’s Eve is recognized on December 31 in many places around the world, with New Year’s Day on January 1. At Multnomah County Library, Slavic New Year (Новый Год) is celebrated every year with events and activities planned by the library’s Russian-speaking team. The word “Slavic” is added to the beginning of the phrase to identify countries with Russian-speaking communities and honor their traditions.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-12-17T13:38:50-08:00">12/17/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/cuatro-tradiciones-librescas" hreflang="en">Cuatro tradiciones librescas</a></h2> <p class="card-text">El fin del año es una temporada ocupada para las familias. Sea cual sea la manera en que su familia celebra, usted querrá crear recuerdos divertidos y duraderos para sus hijos.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-12-06T14:48:01-08:00">12/06/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/seven-bookish-holiday-traditions" hreflang="en">Seven Bookish Holiday Traditions</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Get in the festive spirit by adding these literacy-centered traditions this holiday season.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-11-21T14:14:40-08:00">11/21/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/dodge-winter-blues-library" hreflang="en">Dodging winter blues at the library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">The library has lots of family friendly activities and resources to help you dodge the winter blues! Find some options for all ages to enjoy, whether out and about or from home.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-11-19T10:32:11-08:00">11/19/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/three-bookish-gifts-you-can-get-friends-library-holiday-season" hreflang="en">Get gifts at Friends of the Library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">If you’re looking for bookish gifts this winter and also want to support the library, check out Friends of Multnomah County Library. They have two beautiful locations to shop at, and the money they raise directly funds library programs. </p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-11-18T10:44:42-08:00">11/18/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/newstandardhours" hreflang="en">New standard library hours begin on December 1</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Beginning on December 1, all Multnomah County libraries will have the same open hours. This change will allow library patrons to plan visits more easily and reduce confusion due to differing hours at different library locations. The new schedule will also apply to the library’s contact center.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-10-29T16:24:53-07:00">10/29/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/official-welcome-your-new-director-libraries-annie-lewis" hreflang="en">An official welcome to your new Director of Libraries, Annie Lewis</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Annie Lewis has officially been appointed as the new director of libraries for Multnomah County Library. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, which presides as the Library District Board, approved her confirmation on October 17, 2024. </p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-10-18T15:47:54-07:00">10/18/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/celebrate-native-american-heritage-month" hreflang="en">Celebrate Native American Heritage Month</a></h2> <p class="card-text">November is Native American Heritage Month. Join the library in honoring the rich traditions and culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), and the many other Indigenous peoples of the Americas.</p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-10-16T16:08:17-07:00">10/16/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/volunteer-library-and-help-adults-expand-their-skills" hreflang="en">Volunteer at the library and help adults expand their skills</a></h2> <p class="card-text">If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the library, you can help adults with reading, writing and more skills. </p> <p class="card-text">Authored on: <time datetime="2024-10-11T11:35:06-07:00">10/11/2024</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 border-0 card-list-view"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/articles/two-spirit-figures-today" hreflang="en">Two-Spirit figures today</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Get to know these Indigenous changemakers, writers and artists. 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