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New Libraries
Funding for new libraries in Troutdale and Kenton is included in Multnomah County Library's current operating levy. The plan is to open both libraries in 2009. Siting the new libraries is now under way. The Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners will make the decisions about sites for the new libraries.
Kenton Library
Location: Approximately midway between the North Portland and St. Johns libraries.
Size: About 6,000 square feet
News Release: Public meetings scheduled for discussion of new Kenton library
The proposed new neighborhood library would serve Multnomah County residents in the Kenton area. Preliminary plans call for an approximately 6,000-square-foot leased facility housing about 25,000 volumes. This library would be open the same hours as neighborhood libraries of similar size.
Multnomah County Library has invited public participation in decisions relating to siting of this new library. In addition to the public meetings, you can also provide comments and feedback to the library, or on Commissioner Jeff Cogen's blog.
Troutdale Library
Location: Troutdale
Size: About 6,000 square feet
News Release: Public meeting scheduled for discussion of new Troutdale library
The proposed new neighborhood library would serve Multnomah County residents in the Troutdale area. Preliminary plans call for an approximately 6,000-square-foot leased facility housing about 25,000 volumes. This library would be open the same hours as neighborhood libraries of similar size.
Multnomah County Library has invited public participation in decisions relating to the siting of this new library. In addition to the public meeting, you can also provide comments and feedback to the library.