Community celebrations follow May 16-17 with music, crafts and fun; photos and B-roll footage available of new East County Library
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 15, 2026
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of East County Library with two days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, May 16 to Sunday, May 17 beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 16.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: East County Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00-10 am
Where: East County Library (475 NW Division St., Gresham, OR 97030)
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will take part in East County Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 4 Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; Department of County Assets Director Tracey Massey; TriMet General Manager Sam Desue, Jr.; City of Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall; Carlos Hernandez, Family Engagement Coordinator for El Programa Hispano Católico; and Terry Wattley, Community Engagement Manager for Black Economic Collective.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with a performance by Mariachi Viva Mexico, followed by crafts, family fun, music and more.
The opening weekend celebrations, and East County Library’s early learning playspace, creative learning room, AV studio, teen room, outdoor children’s area, are all made possible by generous gifts to The Library Foundation. The Friends of the Library also generously supported the development of East County Library.
Photos and b-roll footage of East County Library
Photos of the dynamic East County 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 East County 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