Portland-area library catalogs
Find the right book, not just a book.
Tell us what you're looking for in your own words. Smart Library Search helps you discover books from Portland-area library catalogs and connects you to each library's own website.
3M+ indexed catalog records from Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas. Not unique titles, current holdings, or real-time availability. See search coverage
Suggestions use publicly accessible catalog information. We don't invent titles or say a book is available.
How it works
Describe what you want — a topic, age, mood, or a book you already like.
Discover books matched by meaning, not only by exact keywords.
Check availability on that library's own catalog, then borrow there.
Common questions
How do I search Multnomah County Library books in everyday language?
Type what you want in your own words, such as an age, topic, or mood. Smart Library Search is an independent discovery tool. It looks through indexed catalog records, including Multnomah County Library, then opens that library's own website. It does not place holds or show live availability.
Does this include Washington County and Clackamas County libraries?
Yes. Indexed catalog records from Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas county libraries are in the same search. These counts are not unique titles or real-time availability.
Is this the official library catalog?
No. Smart Library Search is an independent discovery tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by these libraries. Borrowing, holds, and availability stay on each library's own website.