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Program Proposals
The library focuses on programming that is literacy or literature based or that supports or highlights the library's services or collections. Priority is also given to programming of an arts, cultural or humanities nature and to programming that encourages civic engagement and community discourse. Occasionally the library also hosts entertainment and community education programs.
If you are interested in presenting a program at Multnomah County Library, please review the information below and then submit your proposal. You will be contacted if the program meets our guidelines and fits into our schedule and budget.
Scheduling timeline
Planning and publicity for library programs is done 2-4 months prior to each program cycle.
| Program cycle | Proposal deadline |
| January-February | September 1 |
| March-April | November 1 |
| May-August | January 1 |
| September-October | May 1 |
| November-December | July 1 |
Program publicity
Programs may appear on the library's website, news releases and branch flyers, and in the library's newsletter, e-mail alert and media advisory.
If you have any non-returnable brochures, photographs, publicity or other materials about your organization or program, please mail them to:
Multnomah County Library Administration
Public Relations Program Development Specialist
205 N.E. Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
Payment policy
Multnomah County Library's terms of payment are net 30 days from the completion date of the progam. If you are scheduled for more than one program during a 30-day period, you will be paid in one payment for all the programs completed during that 30-day period (in most cases, this means monthly). Your library staff contact will give your check to you upon completion of your final program of that period.
Communicating with library staff contacts
A copy of your contracts are sent to your library staff contact at the beginning of each programming cycle. The library staff contact will call you a few days before the program to confirm that you are coming, that you know how to get to the location, what time you are expected to arrive, who you should ask for, that you're aware of any logistical details specific to your location and this program, etc.
If you need to talk to your library staff contact, refer to your contract. The name and telephone number are listed.
I have read the above guidelines and am ready to submit a proposal.