Community celebrations follow July 19-20 with music, dancing and fun; photos and B-roll footage available of new Albina Library
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 18, 2025
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of Albina Library with two, fun-filled days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20 beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 19.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: Albina Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, July 19, 9:30-10 am
Where: Albina Library (205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212)
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will join Albina Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 2 Policy Advisor Salomé Chimuku; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; Department of County Assets Director & Chief Information Officer Tracey Massey; and Bernadine Clay, retired member of Portland Public Schools.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with a performance by Hip Hop Soulsation, followed by flower origami, music and more.
Photos and b-roll footage of Albina Library
Photos of the transformed Albina Library are available on Dropbox. The photos are courtesy of Bob Kerns Photography/Multnomah County Library. Additionally, B-roll footage and descriptions of the new Albina Library are available on Dropbox and are courtesy of Multnomah County Library.
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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 kindergarten readiness 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