Libraries

Eugene Public Library Foundation wins national award for its ‘Love Your Library’ campaign

Patrons designed promotional logos for the library and, during a “Library Love-In,” wrote postcards about what the library means to them.

2024 in Review: New avenues for Portland’s literary hubs and libraries

A new home for Literary Arts, a new poet laureate, some major library remodels, an overflow of book festivals and a shelf full of new books by Oregon writers put a shine on the literary year.

Does a book challenge constitute discrimination? A bill in the Oregon Legislature offers an answer

Most challenged books in Oregon have LGBTQ themes or authors; proposed legislation would make it illegal to censor books about protected classes.

Oregon libraries see record challenges to books — and record checkouts

Libraries have ordered more copies to keep up with the sudden demand to read books that some would ban.

Efforts to ban books in Oregon libraries are on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back

The most common reasons for book challenges include unsuited to age group; LGBTQ content; depicts sex, nudity, abuse; or contains profanity, according to the State Library of Oregon's 2024 report.

Violent, aggressive, and personal attacks — language used to challenge books has changed dramatically, research presented at Oregon Library Association conference shows

In Oregon last year, “inappropriateness for children” maintained its top spot in book challenges. For the first time, it tied with another concern: that the book’s content was LGBTQ.

Yachats Finance Committee suggests using $600,000 from urban renewal district to help build new library

The plan to make up the balance needed for the $1.45 million project now goes to the City Council.

Designed by community: Multnomah County libraries — including Central, Midland, and the new East County branch — reflect a new way of thinking about library architecture

Sure, there will still be books, but get ready for big changes in the libraries emerging from 2020’s $387 million bond.

News & Notes: Libraries turn the page

As Central Library reopens in downtown Portland, The Library Foundation takes on new leadership. Plus: A new leader for the Parks Foundation; talking Nevelson and Neel at PNCA.

Josephine Community Library receives financial support for new building, even as it faces controversy

The 65-year-old Grants Pass library has not kept pace with the city's growth; funds from the Cow Creek Band and a bill before the Legislature would help pay to replace it.

Oregon’s rural libraries: Crossroads of community

In small towns, libraries are often the only places that host art and cultural events. Librarians say grants, such as one open this month from Oregon Humanities, are crucial to making that happen.

Willamina Public Library: The little library that could

The library has weathered budget and staff cuts, an unwieldy inventory, and the pandemic to deliver everything from books to workshops, games, and homeless outreach to the Yamhill County community of 2,200.

Multnomah County Library: Looking at arts education through an equity lens 

The popular library system is using its bond-funded resources to expand its free arts and cultural opportunities at neighborhood libraries, with the programs offered determined by the diverse communities themselves.

Yachats nonprofit receives $250,000 grant to fund library expansion, remodel

The grant from The Ford Family Foundation of Roseburg is believed to be the largest single private foundation award in city history.