Community celebrations follow January 10-11 with music, crafts and fun; photos and B-roll footage available of new Northwest Library
PORTLAND, Ore.--January 9, 2026
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of Northwest Library with two days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, January 10 to Sunday, January 11 beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, January 10.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: Northwest Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, January 10, 9:30-10 am
Where: Northwest Library (2030 NW Pettygrove Street, Portland, OR 97209)
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will take part in Northwest Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 1 Commissioner Meghan Moyer; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; and Michael Taylor, Northwest author and historian.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with a performance by the Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, followed by poetry, music and more.
Photos and b-roll footage of Northwest Library
Photos of the transformed Northwest 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 Northwest 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 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