masthead for Multnomah County Library newsletter for February 2012
 
Book cover for Everybody Reads - Celebrate the power of books   Celebrate the power of books

In February, Everybody Reads explores growing up biracial, childrearing and identity, and Albina history via discussion with longtime residents of the neighborhood. Don't miss book groups around our community or Heidi Durrow's March 6 presentation made possible by Literary Arts. Everybody Reads is made possible by The Library Foundation.

 
1912 suffrage lunch wagon - Votes for Women! The Oregon Story - photo is courtesy of Amy Khedoun   Votes for Women! The Oregon Story

Women in Oregon won the right to vote nearly a decade before the passage of the 19th Amendment. This exhibition, on display through March 6, examines the campaign undertaken by courageous women (and men) determined to give Oregon women suffrage. Presented by Century of Action.

 
People looking up - Build a database for your business   Build a database for your business

An accurate and robust database is one of the essential tools for growing a business. Learn the art and science of building and maintaining a database for your business in this 90-minute workshop with Al Nodarse.

 
'Aspiration' by Aaron Douglas 1936 - Journey through time   Journey through time

February is Black History Month. It also brings a special day for Sellwood-Moreland Library — its 10-year anniversary at its 13th Avenue home. Explore history all month — a 400-year journey with BaseRoots Theatre Company, the African American Read-In, a community walking tour of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood and more.

 
Survey and glasses - Let us know how we're doing   Let us know how we're doing

We're always working to keep you informed about library services, news and events. Taking this very quick, anonymous survey about the library's communications efforts will help us make sure you're getting the information you want.

 
Man showing library card - Cardholder pride   Cardholder pride

More than 1,500 people have had their photos taken with their library cards in the past year. Our cardholders love and use their cards so much that Multnomah County Library's circulation is second only to New York Public Library. Find out where to get your photo taken this month.

 
 

A Literary Look at Parenting a Child with Autism
Feb. 4
Belmont Library

 

Teen Fiction Writing Workshop
Feb. 8
Hillsdale Library

 

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Thursdays
Central Library

 

Vegetable gardening
Feb. 12
Central Library

 

Smart Saving
Feb. 16 & 17
North Portland & Sellwood-Moreland libraries

 

Writers Talking
Kevin Renner
Feb. 4
Joe Sacco
Feb. 18
Central Library

 

Caring for your pet responsibly
Feb. 29
Troutdale Library

 

Tax resources
Online

 

HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Feb. 20
All libraries

 

MEET THE STAFF
Joanne Kahn is the force behind the library's Smart Saving program, which helps people get their personal finances under control. Joanne recently talked with program partner Innovative Changes about her work.

 
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