Community celebrations follow June 27-28 with music, art and family fun; photos and B-roll footage available of expanded St. Johns Library
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 26, 2026
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of St. Johns Library with two days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, June 27, through Sunday, June 28, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: St. Johns Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, June 27, 9:30-10 am
Where: St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Avenue, Portland, OR 97203)
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will take part in St. Johns Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 2 Commissioner Shannon Singleton; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; and Erica Cuesta, Community Design Advocate.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with a performance by Mariachi Viva Mexico, followed by dancing, art workshops, family fun, and more.
Gifts to The Library Foundation supported the creation of an interactive early learning space featuring artwork by Carson Ellis, a teen room for students to gather and study, and mobile creative learning lab at St. Johns Library.
Photos and b-roll footage of St. Johns Library
Photos of the modern St. Johns Library are available on Dropbox. The photos are courtesy of Bob Kerns Photography/Multnomah County Library. Additionally, B-roll footage and descriptions of St. Johns 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