Library construction closures

Construction improvements are possible thanks to the 2020 Multnomah County voter-approved library bond. Learn more about your future libraries

Note: We are unable to accept returns at locations that are closed for construction. Please return items to your nearest open library location.

Albina Library

Closed:  March 18, 2023
Reopening: Spring 2025
Nearby libraries for services during closure: Kenton Library, Hollywood Library, Northwest Library

Albina Library will be renovated and expanded, resulting in 30,000 square feet of space. The library will grow to be one of the largest in the county while keeping the historic Carnegie building on Knott Street. 

New features:

  • Outdoor courtyard for community members to relax and connect
  • Large community and meeting rooms
  • Expanded study spaces 
  • Dedicated teen space
  • Updated technology and faster internet
  • Community art installations
  • A large, dedicated children’s space
  • New collections tailored for Albina patrons

Belmont Library 

Closed: September 7, 2024
Reopening: Spring 2026
Nearby libraries for services during closure: Central Library, Holgate Library and Multnomah County Library Holds Pickup at 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd 

Belmont is adding a new, two-story building to its current one. This will more than double the building’s current size. 

New features include:

  • Flexible meeting spaces for community use
  • A large youth space for children and families
  • A dedicated teen area
  • Updated technology and faster internet
  • Community artwork

Midland Library

Closed: December 23, 2022
Reopening: Fall 2024
Nearby libraries for services during closure: Holgate Library, Rockwood Library

Midland Library will be renovated and have more spaces for community use, faster internet, updated technology, and will add 6,000 square feet of space. 

Additional new features: 

  • Outdoor children's play area 
  • Indoor children's space 
  • Outdoor seating and reading area 
  • Community art installations 
  • Event space
  • Dedicated teen space
  • Gathering Circle for community conversation and connection
  • New collections tailored for Midland patrons

North Portland Library

Closed: April 5, 2023
Reopening: Winter 2024/2025
Nearby libraries for services during closure: Hollywood Library, Kenton Library, St. Johns Library

North Portland Library, the historic library home for the Black community, will be renovated and add 1500 square feet. It will house a new Black Cultural Center where people can gather, connect and celebrate Blackness.

Additional new features:

  • Black Cultural Center 
  • Outdoor space
  • Updated technology and faster internet
  • Community art installations
  • New collections tailored for North Portland patrons

St. Johns Library

Closing:  Oct 11, 2024
Reopening: Spring 2026
Nearby libraries for services during closure: Kenton Library, Northwest Library

St. Johns will receive much-needed updates honoring its historic architecture while adding 2900 square feet. 

New features:

  • A large play and learning space for children and families.
  • Flexible meeting spaces for community use.
  • A teen area with space for technology, homework and creative expression.
  • Updated technology and internet. 
  • New art that represents the community.
  • Updated technology and faster internet
  • New collections tailored for St. Johns patrons

Troutdale Library

Closed: June 21, 2024
Reopening: Fall 2024
Nearby libraries for services during closureGresham LibraryRockwood Library

Troutdale Library will undergo an interior refresh.

Additional new features:

  • Movable furniture like soft seating and fun animal chairs in the children’s area
  • Comfortable reading room chairs (both with and without arms)
  • Lounge chairs in the adult area
  • A SmartShelf from Lyngsoe which easily checks in materials placed on any shelf
  • Lightweight meeting room chairs and movable tables

Library collections during construction

Library collections (books, media, etc.) will be affected by construction. Some items will be moved to storage and unavailable during building closures. You can always find up-to-date information about available materials through the library catalog. If the item you are looking for is not available to be checked out, take a look at our vast collection of e-books, audiobooks, and streaming media, all free to use with your library card. If you need assistance, please contact us.