Multnomah County Library Podcasts

Speaker: Brenda Burattti

Are you overwhelmed with job and family demands in an increasingly stressful world? Ms. Buratti will help you to identify your priorities as well as time-wasters. Walk away with strategies to make the most of your valuable time.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: October 20, 2016

Speaker: Michele Mather

No need to quit your day job to have a Passion Project on the side. Want to tap your creativity, create more connection or identify a volunteer gig? Kickstart the process with Michele Mather and walk away with an outline to guide you.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: October 13, 2016

Why are so many diverse books banned? Every year the library celebrates Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. Banned Books Week is an opportunity to call attention to the books most frequently targeted for censorship. Increasingly, books by diverse authors or about diverse communities wind up on the list of most challenged titles. Comic book authors Jonathan Hill (Americus), Anina Bennett (Boilerplate), and Tristan Tarwater (The Marauders' Island) will discuss this trend and express a vision for how greater inclusion means a stronger future for intellectual freedom. This panel discussion is presented and moderated by Charles Brownstein of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.

Recorded Live at Central Library: September 26, 2016

Speaker: Dr. Cohen Tal

A healthier brain leads to a happier person. We will discuss the latest research on supplements, food, and lifestyle to improve the function of your brain. After this lecture, you will know how to boost your memory, your ability to relax, to concentrate and to be happy.

Recorded Live at Central Library: September 7, 2016

Speaker: Dr. Andy Swanson

Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 28, 2016

Speaker: Richard Stephens

How are drones currently being used in the private and public sectors? What are the federal, state and local regulations regarding safety, privacy and property rights? What will be the future of this transforming technology?

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 21, 2016

A Celebration of National Poetry Month with five remarkable local poets!

Carl Adamshick, author of Saint Friend

Emily Kendal Frey, author of Sorrow Arrow

Endi Bogue Hartigan, author of Pool: 5 Choruses

Jessica Johnson, author of In Absolutes We Seek Each Other

and Dao Strom, author of We Were Meant To Be A Gentle People

Each poet reads from their recent work. Poetry is alive and well!

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 30, 2016

Speaker: Vivian Fiallo

Interested in finding out about your personality type? If so, please join Vivian Fiallo for a seminar where we look into a variety of personality types. Discover how to type others as well as the best ways to communicate with them.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 14, 2016

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson

Branding is not just for organizations and products anymore! Join Jennifer Anderson to explore how to authentically foster what people associate with you when they hear your name. Boost your self-confidence and networking power.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 7, 2016

Speaker: Elizabeth Hayes

Seventy percent of the best jobs are obtained through networking! It is who you know that gets you through the door. Get tips and tools to develop the resources to move you forward in your job search.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library:

Recorded Live at Central Library:February 4, 2016