Building libraries together

Thanks to the support of voters, Multnomah County Library is hard at work on a major transformation. New spaces will replace cramped buildings and help the library change and grow along with the community. The library will upgrade computers and technology in every location. 

Community engagement

Community input is shaping the design for library spaces. Thanks to feedback from members of the community, many libraries will have new features, such as:

• Art that represents diverse cultures.
• Large play and learning spaces for children. 
• Teen rooms with space for technology, homework and creative expression.
• New and expanded spaces for meeting and gathering.

Learn about how community engagement has guided all the projects.

Get involved

What do you want your library to look like? Join in these upcoming community events and let’s build these libraries together.

Vote for your favorite design for Northwest Library

Northwest Library will be in a new location, moving from a leased space to 2030 NW Pettygrove Street. Through listening sessions and meetings, community members have provided so many great ideas for the interior of the library. Now we want to hear from you again. 

Vote for your favorite design for Northwest Library from Monday, June 17 - Monday, July 1! 

Or vote in person at Northwest Library: 2300 NW Thurman Street

Or at Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Avenue

Join Us for a Community Collage Workshop in the Fall!

The Belmont Library building project team will be hosting a community art workshop in the fall. Participants will create paper collages that will serve as inspiration for an abstract art piece in the new future lobby of Belmont Library.

Sign up with your email to be notified of this event.