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"A crowd gathers outside downtown Portland's Multnomah County Library main branch every morning, waiting with anticipation like they were preparing to storm a rock concert."      -The Oregonian

We have one of the most remarkable libraries in the nation, circulating more books than any U.S. library except New York Public Library. Our library helps thousands of children succeed in school with reading programs during the school year and in the summer. Thousands of seniors and others who are homebound rely on the library's book delivery and outreach programs to stay connected and vital.

Our community's need for our library has never been greater and our library's need for strong community support has never been more important. Help keep our library vibrant and our voice for the library strong:

• Become a library advocate. Spread the word about our library by telling three people you know how much you appreciate Multnomah County Library.
• Show your library pride. Have your photo taken with your library card and show it off.
• Stay informed about funding for our library. Sign up for occasional updates for library advocates from The Library Foundation by emailing us.
• Volunteer through The Library Foundation on the library's next funding campaign. For more information, contact Kristin Wallace at 503.223.4009. 

Learn more about our library’s impact and the foundation’s work to support it.

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The library at make-or-break moment >>

Privatizing public libraries a bad idea >>

Library district will shuffle funds >>

Most support library district >>

Wes Moore shares inspiring story >>

Library offers free digital music >>

Library has highest circulation for eighth year >>

Voters say YES to 26-114 >>

Three newspapers endorse 26-114 >>

Mutnomah County Library hits high marks >>

Narrowing the digital divide >>

Canines boost readers' confidence >>

Library selected for Give!Guide >>

Library wins prestigious national medal >>

Bank of America gift boosts early learning >>

Foundation receives highest rating for third year >>

Job seekers without Internet access stretch libraries' computers >>

New leadership at the library >>

Library launches multi-lingual video series >>

When hard economic times hit >>

Campaign wins national communications award >>

Librarian wins 2008 Oregon Book Award >>

Foundation receives highest rating >>

Central Library gets eco roof >>

Foundation closes campaign >>