County Libraries
Public libraries in Portland are operated by the local county. Once you have registered for a library card you can check-out books, music, movies and more for 2-3 weeks at a time, depending on the item. There are three counties in the Portland Metro area, plus one in nearby Vancouver. You do not need to live in the same county as a library to use that library, but some resources may be limited to residents. The PSU Library also offers a wide array of resources to students.
L-net
This cooperative service of all Oregon libraries allows you to chat with a librarian for help with research questions.
Multnomah County Library
Resources:
- 100’s of article databases, magazines and newspapers available on-line
- Library Events & Classes, discussions and “brown bag” meetings in the libraries
- Public meeting rooms and study areas
- Computers available for use in every branch
- Large governmental and law library at central branch
- Non-English books available at all branches
- Interlibrary loan program enables you to check out books outside the Multnomah County Library system
Washington County Library Resources:
- Cultural Pass to Adventure, a program that allows you to check out a pass for free admission to several destinations.
- Library Events & Classes, discussions and groups
- Public meeting rooms and study areas
- Computers for public use at every branch
Clackamas County Library
Resources:
- Family Cultural Passes, which allow you to check out a one-day pass to various local attractions.
- On-line Databases