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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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 #EverybodyReads with our community. #booksky multcolib.org/everybody-reads
Louise Erdrich's novel, "The Mighty Red," sits on a green metal table outdoors. The book cover features bold red and gold lettering against a dark background, with softly blurred green plants and a colorful mural behind it.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Big news for Southeast Portlanders: Belmont Library is open now! You joined us for some spectacular library joy this past weekend, with two full days of music, activities, events, and togetherness. THANK YOU! #Booksky 📍 Belmont Library 1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard Portland, OR 97214
A group of people celebrate having cut a large ribbon that reads "Building Belonging" with the Multnomah County Library logo on it. They are cheering and standing outside the newly remodeled Belmont Library.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It's time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live today until 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us live each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It’s time for #AskALibrarian! Reply to this post with what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #Booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We're having a party in St. Johns and you're invited! 🥳 Join us for two days of free, fun-filled community events to celebrate the grand reopening of St. JohnsLibrary! The party starts at 10 am! 📆 June 27 & June 28 St. Johns Library 7510 N Charleston Avenue Portland, OR 97203
This image is a colorful advertisement for the St. Johns Library reopening celebration in Portland, Oregon, on June 27-28, 2026. It features photos of people reading and an interior shot of a library with shelves of books.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
It’s time for personalized reading recommendations! Let us know what you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT for #AskALibrarian!
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride with us! In celebration of Pride and LGBTQIA voices, check out these selected titles that celebrate queer joy, for readers of all ages. Discover inspiring stories that highlight joy, hope, and resilience! #booksky 👉 multcolib.org/pride
Cover of the book "From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium" by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. The background features vibrant flowers and illustrations of people. The style is colorful and lively.The cover of the book "Burning My Roti" by Sharan Dhaliwal features illustrations of several faces in profile on an orange background. The  subtitle is "Breaking Barriers as a Queer Indian Woman."Four people smiling in colorful shirts are gathered on the cover of a book titled "The Old Gays Guide to the Good Life," which features a pink background. The subtitle reads: "Lessons learned about love and death, sex and sin, and saving the best for last."Colorful comic book cover titled "Be Gay, Do Comics!" from The Nib. Features various illustrated characters in vibrant squares, each engaging in comic-related activities. The style is playful and dynamic.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
📚Need a personalized reading rec? Join us for #AskALibrarian from 9 to 10 am PT tomorrow! Send us questions ahead of time here and on our Instagram story. 💚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Join us for #AskALibrarian tomorrow! Send us reading questions today here or Instagram, and our team of librarians will pick out a book just for you. We send out recs each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The beloved St. Johns Library is reopening June 27! 🥳🎉 This renovated and expanded space is modern, while preserving its exquisite, historical charm. The temporary holds location around the corner is closing to the public on June 11, 2026. The last day it will be open to the public will be June 10.
Library interior with bookshelves and a check-out desk. Several people are engaging in various activities such as selecting books and sitting in a reading area. Artwork is displayed on the walls. A sign reads "St. Johns Library Reopening!"
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's time for personalized reading recommendations from the librarians! In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let's dive into AANHPI stories and histories.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Will you stop by this weekend? Reply with your pics today and tomorrow!
Outside of the library, a hand holding a brochure about East County Library in front of the space.Inside of the library, a view from the second floor overlooking the “living room” of the library
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Your brand new East County Library is now open! With approximately 95,000 square feet of books, learning, play and connection. Come celebrate with us all weekend! #booksky 📍475 NW Division Street Gresham, OR 97030
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It's almost #AskALibrarian time! Send us your reading questions in the next 24 hours and we’ll send over a personalized recommendation Thursday from 9-10 am PT. Check out our feed for examples of past recs if you want to get ahead on your TBR list!
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
📚Need a reading rec customized to what you enjoy? Join us for #AskALibrarian LIVE from 9 to 10 am PT Thursdays! Send us questions ahead of time here and Instagram. 💚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
It’s almost time for #AskALibrarian! You know what to do: send us your reading questions today and we’ll send over a rec tomorrow. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Happy National Library Week! First celebrated in 1958, this is a time to celebrate library joy 🤩! Libraries are essential to thriving communities. Whether you're a longtime patron, a new neighbor, or haven’t visited in a while, it's the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer 💚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Get ready for #AskALibrarian! Send us questions about what you want to read over the next 24 hours, and our team of librarians will come up with a custom rec just for you. We’ll share recommendations from questions here and on our Instagram stories live from 9 to 10 am PT on Thursdays! 📚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📚Get a personalized librarian reading rec! We're here every Thursday live from 9 to 10 am PT for #AskALibrarian, where we suggest a book to read next based on what you enjoy. Send us questions ahead of time here and on Instagram! 💚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
It's time for personalized reading recs for #AskALibrarian! In celebration of the county proclaiming April as Superhero Month, let's dive into books and graphic novels about real and fictional heroes — maybe even villains if you ask nicely! (We’ll also answer any non-super asks we get as usual.)
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🌸 Want to read under the cherry blossoms? Get your recs here! Let us know what kind of books you enjoy, and we’ll send a personalized recommendation from 9 to 10 am on Thursday as part of our our weekly #AskALibrarian series. 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Bring us your book questions! Tomorrow’s our weekly #AskALibrarian series, where we provide personalized reading recommendations here and over on Instagram. Send over your questions today and we’ll give you a rec tomorrow between 9 and 10 am PT! #booksky 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🥳 Exciting news! The brand new East County Library opens May 16! With books & more, this gorgeous space will cater to the approximately 40% of Multnomah County residents who reside east of I-205. We can't wait to see you on May 16th & 17th! 📍East County Library 475 NW Division Street Gresham, OR
A rendering of the new East County Library with wooden accents and large windows. People are walking and biking in front of it. A sign announces the opening date as May 16.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
👉 Only 16 free My Discovery Pass tickets left for tonight's sold out event featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in conversation w/ renowned author Renée Watson at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! For Multnomah County Library cardholders, while supplies last. multcolib.org/my-discovery...
A promotional graphic that says "Everybody Reads 2026" at the top. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson smiling with hands on hips, standing next to her book titled "Lovely One". Promotional poster featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Renée Watson. On the left, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is smiling against a light gray background. On the right, Renée Watson stands against a brick wall. The poster's text reads: "Everybody Reads 2026. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in conversation with Renée Watson. March 12, 2026." Logos for Literary Arts, Multnomah County Library, and The Library Foundation are at the top.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📚Need a personalized reading recommendation? Join us for #AskALibrarian LIVE from 9 to 10 am PT on Thursdays! Send us questions about what you'd like to read ahead of time here and on our Instagram stories. 💚 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We can’t wait for tomorrow’s #AskALibrarian! Send us info on what you like to read here or on Instagram and our librarians will come up with a personalized recommendation just for you. Join us every Thursday from 9-10 am PT! #booksky 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
It’s time for personalized reading recommendations! Let us know what kinds of books you like to read in the next 24 hours here or on Instagram, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT for #AskALibrarian! #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Your new East County Library opening spring 2026! 📍475 NW Division Gresham, Oregon 97030 East County Library is one of the many community-driven improvements thanks to the voter-approved Library Capital Bond. #booksky #publiclibraries
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
It's almost time for #AskALibrarian! In celebration of Black History Month, let's dive into personalized reading recommendations about Black stories and histories. We'll also answer other reading questions!
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It’s time for personalized reading recommendations! Let us know what kinds of books you like to read, and our librarians will pick out a book for you. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT for #AskALibrarian!
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Tomorrow is #AskALibrarian! Let us know what you’re interested in reading today here and over on Instagram, and our team of librarians will pick out a book just for you. Join us each week! #booksky 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Happy Black History Month! Stop by your local branch to explore our hand-picked book displays & check out our list of events to celebrate 100 years of Black History Commemorations 🎉 ! bit.ly/3Oh6hsP We're also offering "no wait" titles on Libby & our first title is live! bit.ly/3LZpoHk
A vibrant mural depicting a thoughtful person set against a cosmic background with planets. Above, a blue banner reads "Celebrating Black History Month."Cover of the book titled "A Black Queer History of the United States" by C. Riley Snorton & Darius Bost. The background is a painted cosmic sky with blue and orange tones.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Join us for #AskALibrarian tomorrow! Send us reading questions today here and on Instagram, and our team of librarians will pick out a book just for you. We’re slinging out book recs each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Every winter, our library staff gather their #BestBooks of the year so we can share them with you. The list for 2025 was massive 😱 Check out the list on our website and maybe try Librarian Marten's favorite book of 2025! It's "Stop Me if You've Heard This One" by @kristenarnett.bsky.social 🙌
Librarian Marten standing inside of Central Library holding Kristen Arnett's book "Stop Me if You've Heard This One" in front of a wood framed window
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
It’s almost time for #AskALibrarian! You know the drill: send us your reading questions today and we’ll send over a rec tomorrow. Join us each Thursday from 9 to 10 am PT! #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Find your next read here! Send us your preferences in the next 24 hours and we’ll send over a personalized recommendation from our team of librarians on Thursday morning. Check out our feed for examples of past #AskALibrarian recs if you want to get a jumpstart on your reading list. 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Northwest Library’s grand opening weekend is going phenomenally! Thank you to entire community for showing up and showing this space all the love! We hope to see you there for today’s events 🙌 #booksky
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Get excited — tomorrow's our first #AskALibrarian of 2026! Unfamiliar with this series? People send us reading questions here and Instagram on Wednesdays, and our librarians share personalized recommendations from 9-10 am PT Thursdays. Ask us your questions and add onto your TBR list! 📚
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🥳 Join us for a 2 day celebration this weekend! There will be music, reading and learning for all ages. Located at 2030 NW Pettygrove Street, your new Northwest Library is over twice the size of the prior space and opening January 10, 2026. multcolib.org/building-libraries-together/northwest
Promotional poster for the Northwest Library Reopening Celebration in Portland, Oregon, featuring various people engaging in library activities. Event scheduled for January 10-11, 2026. 

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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
New year, new #EverybodyReads season! Everybody Reads is a community-wide project that promotes shared reading & discussion around a single book. Pick up a free copy of our 2026 Everybody Reads title, Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, from your local library. multcolib.org/everybody-reads
Promotional image for 'Everybody Reads 2026' featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson smiling, dressed in a black jacket, with her book 'Lovely One' displayed in the top right corner.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Weekend plans locked in 🔐 #EverybodyReads 2026 books have arrived to your local library! This annual community-wide project promotes shared reading and discussion around a single book. This year, we enjoy Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. #booksky multcolib.org/everybody-re...
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
We are thrilled to share that Multnomah County Library will receive a $40,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York! This award is a recognition of our continued commitment to preserving our cherished Carnegie libraries! #CarnegieLibraries250 multcolib.org/articles/carnegie-leg…
Announcement for a $40,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to Multnomah County libraries, featuring a vintage photo of Albina Library in the background, with "Multnomah County Library" and "Carnegie Libraries 250" logos displayed at the top and bottom.
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Thanks to your amazing support, we’re just about to hit our record 7 MILLION downloads at the library 🥳 Just 3 years ago, we celebrated 5 million. Look how far we’ve come together 🥹 Help us hit this milestone before the year ends! libbyapp.com/library/multcolib/spotlight-available/page-1
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Multnomah County Library @multcolib.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We're so lucky to have such an amazing community of library lovers! Curious about what everyone's reading? Here are our most checked-out books of 2025. 👉 multcolib.org/multnomah-county-librarys-best-and-most-checked-out-books-2025-are #booksky
Promotional image for Multnomah County Library showing a busy library lobby with visitors and a banner reading 'Most Checked-Out in 2025'.
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