News You Can Use from the Multnomah County Library

Grades K-5 and K-8:

Meet Your Youth Librarian!

Does your child need that just right book? The one that isn’t too hard or too easy and will make them want to keep turning pages, building reading skills as they go? Well, we have just the right book at the Hillsdale Library. Ask for Barbara the Youth Librarian. She’ll help you find what you need. That’s right, each branch has a librarian that specializes in helping kids, teens and families get what they need.

Kids and Teens read fine-free at the Multnomah County Library!

Worried about racking up late fines on your library card? Good news! Multnomah County Library no longer charges late fines for any kid’s or teen books  — whether they are checked out on a kid, teen, or adult card. All late fines have been removed from library cards for youth ages 17 and younger. Also, all late fines have been removed for kid and teen materials checked out on adult library cards. There is still a replacement fee for lost items. Questions? Come on by any Multnomah County Library branch, or visit multcolib.org. Have questions or concerns about other charges on your library card? Call Multnomah County Library account services at 503.988.5342.

Grades 6-12:

Does your teen need to write a report but is having trouble finding the right information online? We have just what they need at the Hillsdale Library.  Ask for Barbara the Youth Librarian. She’ll help them find just the book, article or online resource they need. That’s right, each branch has a librarian that specializes in helping kids, teens and families get what they need.

Free tickets to Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival!

Calling all teen author groupies: Looking for an opportunity to hobnob with the likes of P.C. Cast, April Henry, Renee Watson, and more? Want to spend the day hanging out with like-minded book nerds? “That sounds expensive. How much does it cost?” Nothing! Wordstock: Portland’s Book Festival welcomes teens – so much so that you can attend for free. Reserve your ticket here! And here’s a glimpse of the happenings on the teen author stage.