Multnomah County Library Podcasts

Central Library hosts readings and presentations commemorating Oregon's late poet laureate. Host: Joseph SoldatiFeatured Speakers: Greg Simon, Donna Henderson, Elizabeth S. Johnson, Willa Schneberg, Don Colburn Recorded January 30, 2011

Multnomah County is excited to have a two year grant to promote financial literacy among at-risk families and seniors. Over the past six months, we have been busy enhancing our collection, building a web site, and offering workshops. In December, we started distributing promotional materials about the Smart Saving program. This presentation talks about the Smart Saving program and also includes short talks from representatives from non-profit and community organizations that are providing financial services to the public. Given by Joanne Kahn and guest speakers

Stress is an inevitable byproduct of life. Speaker Karl Starkweather will introduce you to techniques to recognize stress triggers, let go of no-productive patterns, release tension and improve concentration. Recorded February 24, 2011

Presented by Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on February 17, 2011.

Too often we seek a magical wizard to show the way to success when we have the power within us the whole time. Discover the keys to unlocking a whole new level of success. Recorded February 10, 2011

Portland’s walking expert Laura Foster has recently released her latest book, "The Portland Stairs Book: Walks, Views, Stories." Join the author as she shares with you the best and most interesting staircases in Portland. Covering 207 staircases (and 10,155 steps), Foster’s journey combines geology, architecture, history and horticulture to tell the amazing stories of twenty outdoor staircases.  The stairs include the Willamette River Bridge Stairs, The Westover Terraces Steps and Rocky Butte’s Grand Staircase.  Presented at Hollywood Library January 23, 2011.More information about Laura Foster can be found on her website at:http://www.portlandhillwalks.com/

Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct and fair. Recorded: February 3, 2011

Change isn't always about completely letting go of the old. The best changes blend your history and core values with a new focus to move forward. Explore strategies to help you plan for change. Recorded: January 27, 2011

Budget living without feeling the pinch: Chelsea Baker (Olympia) presents Cheap Cookin': A Beginners Guide to Affordable Cooking and Raleigh Briggs (Seattle) shows how to Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills. Recorded: September 7, 2010

Are you ready to start dipping into your retirement funds?  You worked a long time to build that nest egg, so you'll want to minimize the tax impact and know the rules to consider.  A certified public accountant from the Oregon Society of CPAs will walk you through different scenarios for taking distributions from 401k and IRA accounts, and will also touch on social security benefits and pension and annuity income.   Speaker: Selene Peterson, Oregon Society of CPA's   Recorded: January 12, 2011

Want the secret to getting along better with people very different from you? Join speaker Sally Rhys for a short survey and short lecture, followed by tips to have more satifying interactions with others. Recorded at Central Library: January 20, 2011.  

Shug by Jenny Han Annemarie Wilcox - known to her family as Shug - knows that being twelve is not so easy, especially when your best friend is acting strange, your parents are fighting and your mother is drinking too much. Audience: Grades 6-8

Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park Mick Harte was the coolest brother anyone could ever have, but he's dead now. Dead and gone, and his sister Phoebe still can't believe it really happened.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Percy Jackson is about to learn a lot more about his family history. Boring old family photos? No, action-packed adventure with enough twists and turns to kill a mere mortal. What happens when the gods of Ancient Greece turn up in Manhattan?This is the first book in the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.  

The Ghost's Grave by Peg Kehret Author Peg Kehret is known for writing action-packed mysteries set in Oregon and Washington. Elementary and middle school students will want to see what happens when Josh digs up an old grave. Audience: Elementary and middle school students  

The Amazing Life of Birds: The Twenty Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leach by Gary Paulsen Duane is twelve years old. He has a zit right in the middle of his forehead. And he's not sure he'll survive puberty. Audience: Grades 6-8

Join Deborah Kass-Ray, MS, LCSW, parent educator and psychotherapist as she explores building self-esteem in children. Learn about your child’s unique temperament, strengths and challenges, and how to promote a strong parent-child relationship. Explore your own temperament and identify specific parenting strategies to help your child better manage the daily ups and downs. Recorded October 2010.  

Alvin Ho, Allergic to Girls, School and other Scary Things  by Lenore Look A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything. A Beverly Cleary Award Nominee 2011 Audience: Kids

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath by Nick Bruel If you're going to give Bad Kitty a bath, you better have a suit of armor, an ambulance, and lots and lots of bandages around. Why? Bad Kitty HATES to take a bath! Read this graphic novel to find out who succeeds in getting this bad cat into the bath! A Beverly Cleary Award Nominee 2011 Audience: Kids

Puppy Power by Judy Cox Boisterous third-grader Fran has trouble controlling herself, but learning how to train her gigantic Newfoundland puppy helps her gain enough self-control to win the part of princess in the class play. Includes instructions on puppy training. A Beverly Cleary Award Nominee 2011 Audience: Kids