Tour will provide media a sneak preview of the new, transformed space ahead of opening events
PORTLAND, Ore.--January 6, 2026
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Northwest Library on January 10, 2026. More details about the grand opening events will follow in the coming days. Northwest Library is now a large, modern space, built to reflect its diverse neighboring communities.
Multnomah County Library is transforming library spaces as part of a November 2020 capital bond. With the opening of the new Northwest Library, the library has opened 15 building projects (10 Refreshes, four libraries and one Operations Center) and will complete the remainder in 2026. The Library Capital Bond has responsibly used the community’s investments to deliver beautiful, modern and transformed libraries on time and within budget.
Northwest Library is a perfect representation of these modern transformations. The library is moving from a leased space at 2300 NW Thurman St. to a new library-owned location at 2030 NW Pettygrove St. This new location is around 11,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the former building at 4,700 square feet. As part of the voter-approved bond improvements, the library purchased the building, which sits on Overton Street to the south and on Pettygrove Street to the north, in 2021. The building has been renovated into a brand new space and the library is excited to present this approximately $21 million project to the community.
Advance press tour of Northwest Library
**Due to the level of activity expected for the opening events, members of the media are invited to tour Northwest’s new space early on Wednesday, January 7 at 11 am.
The press tour will meet outside the new main entrance at 2030 NW Pettygrove Street. At this time, the media can learn about the new features and get comments from Deputy Director of the Library Capital Building Projects Katie O’Dell. The media can also get photos of the completed building, public art and more. **
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About Multnomah County Library
A treasured community institution since 1864, Multnomah County Library is one of the nation’s busiest public library systems, providing social, educational and cultural programs, resources and services, online and through its 19 public locations. With an eye toward the future of community-centered spaces, the library is working to build, rebuild or expand nine libraries through a voter approved capital bond. In addition to being Oregon’s largest provider of free internet access, the library offers millions of print and digital resources, in multiple languages for people of all ages. From early learning to job training, computer-assisted design and 3D printing, the library supports all people in their pursuits to connect, learn and create. Learn more at multcolib.org