Community celebrations follow August 15-16 with music, art and family fun; photos and B-roll footage available of transformed Belmont Library
PORTLAND, Ore.--August 14, 2026
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of Belmont Library with two days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, August 15 through Sunday, August 16, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: Belmont Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, August 15, 9:30-10 am
Where: Belmont Library (1038 SE César E. Chávez Blvd., Portland, OR 97214)
There will be limited parking available at the neighboring Walgreens parking lot for opening weekend only. Patrons can look for the designated parking area in the southwest corner.
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will take part in Belmont Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 3 Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; Director of the Department of County Assets Tracey Massey; and Maryam Tahririha, arts administrator and selection committee member of the Belmont art panels.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with a performance by Maeve Stier, a soprano and accordionist, followed by dancing, family fun, and more.
Gifts to The Library Foundation supported the creation of an interactive early learning space, a teen room for students to gather and study, and mobile creative learning lab at Belmont Library.
Photos and b-roll footage of Belmont Library
Photos of the modern Belmont Library are available on Dropbox. The photos are courtesy of Bob Kerns Photography/Multnomah County Library. Additionally, B-roll footage and descriptions of Belmont 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