Caring for aging parents

An estimated 34 million Americans are providing care for an older family member. This month, the library offers a workshop series on practical tools and tips for caregivers, the latest research on caregiving, and advice for caregivers who are balancing busy work and home lives.

Tales of wonder, wisdom and humor

Don't miss the 10th annual Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival, featuring four impressive nationally known storytellers and their incredible tales: Antonio Sacre, Donald Davis, Rafe Martin and the kinetic story theater of Eth-Noh-Tec.

Ethan Casey: conversations between Americans and Pakistanis

November 21

The author of Alive and Well in Pakistan: A Human Journey in a Dangerous Time, Ethan Casey reflects on more than a decade living and traveling in Kashmir and Pakistan to build his perspective and foster conversation between Americans and Pakistanis. Come hear this author and online journalist at Writers Talking.

Veterans tell their stories

November 11

On Veteran's Day, join in honoring those who have served our nation in the armed forces by hearing their stories – how they have served the country and how their lives have been changed by their service. Come and share your story, or listen to others recount this important part of our history.

Keep Portland Weird! A Community Festival

November 14

We live in a place of passionate people pursuing interesting, and sometimes strange, pastimes. Join us for a day of discovery filled with everything from a Portland School of Rock performance to zydeco dance lessons with Cascade Zydeco and live music from Bon Ton Roulet. A wide variety of organizations will share what they do and why they do it.

Track your investments

Make investment decisions the way the experts do. Your library card number gives you access to Value Line's wide array of research and investor analysis, used by individual investors, investment clubs and financial investment institutions.

Books, portraits and materials from the Tudor Era

November 7-December 30

Explore the turbulent religious and political turmoil of the Tudor era through printed works of the period (1485-1603). This John Wilson Special Collections exhibition at Central Library presents original print pieces, including literature by Tudor monarchs Henry VIII and Mary Tudor, portraits by Hans Holbein and historic works that demonstrate Tudor influence through the ages.

Library selected for "Give!Guide"

Through its annual "Give!Guide," Willamette Week is encouraging its readers to support The Library Foundation’s work for Multnomah County Library this holiday season. A select group of nonprofits are chosen each year. Donations support the library’s literacy programs, reaching thousands of children and adults across the community. "Give!Guide" will be online, and on newsstands, beginning Nov. 11.