Oregonian

Multnomah County library ends some children’s programming to boost branch staffing, security

Multnomah County Library will discontinue three children’s programs later this year to better staff its branches and boost security, officials said. Those offerings include School Corps and Books2U, ...
Willamette Week

Multnomah County Library Will End Its School Corps and Books2U Programs This Year

Multnomah County Library will end two programs for young readers at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year, citing changes to its staffing plan. The library first announced the decision to staff ...
Oregonian

Multnomah County chair proposes to reduce staff, cut 3 programs entirely in $4B budget

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson unveiled a proposed $4 billion budget Thursday that includes deep reductions to popular programs, but spares most services from being cut entirely. Under ...
KGW8

Multnomah County libraries weigh metal detectors after safety incidents: 'There's definitely mixed feelings'

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County’s library system is entering a new chapter, marked by sweeping renovations, new branches, and a focus on safety. In an interview on KGW’s "Straight Talk," Library ...