Library wins the nation's most prestigious medal for community service

October 6, 2009 - Multnomah County Library has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries. The annual award, made by the Institute of Museum and Library Services since 1994, recognizes institutions for outstanding social, educational, environmental or economic contributions to their communities. Multnomah County Library will receive the National Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Learn more on the library's website.

Read about it in The Oregonian.