All Multnomah County libraries now on standard schedules
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dec 2, 2024.
All Multnomah County library locations now have the same open hours, making it easier for library patrons to plan their visit. The new schedule also applies to the library’s contact center, where patrons can get help by phone, email or chat.
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on expanded St. Johns Library November 13
PORTLAND, Ore––November 12, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on one of its vital renovations and expansions. St. Johns Library will grow to approximately 8500 square feet, preserving the original Carnegie building and adding a new addition.
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Multnomah County Library to implement standard schedules Dec. 1
Beginning December 1, all Multnomah County library locations will have the same open hours, making it easier for library patrons to plan their visit.
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Troutdale Library reopening to public November 1
PORTLAND, Ore.–November 1, 2024
Troutdale Library is reopening to the public on November 1, 2024, welcoming patrons into an engaging, updated library space.
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New Midland Library opens October 26 with ribbon cutting ceremony
PORTLAND, Ore.--October 25, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the brand new Midland Library with two, fun-filled days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, October 27.
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on expanded Belmont Library October 9
PORTLAND, Ore––October 8, 2024
Multnomah County Library is breaking ground on one of its renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet, keeping the original 1924 brick building (last updated in 2000 and not a Carnegie building) and adding a new, two-story addition.
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Midland Library to reopen in October as brand-new, larger, modern library
PORTLAND, Ore.--October 2, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of Midland Library on October 26, 2024. Midland is an inviting, modern space, built to reflect its diverse surrounding communities.
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St. Johns Library to close October 11 to begin construction on renovation and expansion
PORTLAND, Ore––September 19, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on another of its transformative renovations and expansions. St. Johns Library will grow to approximately 8,500 square feet, maintaining the historic Carnegie building and adding a new addition.
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Fall in love with events at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — September 11, 2024 — Fall at Multnomah County Library brings cultural celebrations that are free for all ages and fun to enjoy! This September, come and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, followed by Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month. Then in November, honor Native American Heritage Month. Plus, listen in and join in moving author talks and community events.
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Multnomah County Library Operations Center wins slot in 2024 Library Design Showcase
PORTLAND, Ore––September 6, 2024
Multnomah County Library is pleased to announce its Operations Center has been named as one of the featured locations in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.
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Everybody Reads 2025 title announcement
PORTLAND, Ore. — September 5, 2024 — Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the Everybody Reads 2025 title selection, Javier Zamora’s Solito.
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Hillsdale Library reopening to public August 22
PORTLAND, Ore.–August 22, 2024
Hillsdale Library is reopening to the public on August 22, 2024, welcoming patrons into an exciting, reinvigorated library space.
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Belmont Library to close September 7 to begin construction on renovation and expansion
PORTLAND, Ore––August 14, 2024
Multnomah County Library is starting construction on one of its transformative renovations and expansions. Belmont Library will more than double in size to approximately 15,000 square feet.
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Fairview-Columbia Library reopening to public August 9
PORTLAND, Ore.–August 9, 2024
Fairview-Columbia Library is reopening to the public on August 9, 2024, welcoming patrons into an engaging, refreshed library space.
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New Holgate Library opens July 13 with ribbon cutting ceremony
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 3, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the brand new Holgate Library with three, fun-filled days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, July 13 to Monday, July 15 beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13.
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New Holgate Library to open in July as larger, modern library
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 17, 2024
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of the brand new Holgate Library on July 13, 2024. Holgate is the first new, permanent library to open in Multnomah County in more than a decade and the most energy efficient library ever built in Multnomah County. It’s a bright and modern space, built to be open, flexible and sustainable.
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Troutdale Library to close June 21 for vital, refresh updates
PORTLAND, Ore.– June 13, 2024
Troutdale Library will close to the public on June 21 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Project teams expect the work to last until fall 2024.
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Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce renowned sculpture artists for Albina, North Portland and Midland libraries
PORTLAND, OR. —Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) are continuing their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County. This work is part of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond which will build, rebuild or expand nine library buildings. Smaller upgrades to 11 libraries are also underway as part of the Refresh projects.
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A new Northwest Library
PORTLAND, Ore––June 4, 2024
Multnomah County Library is breaking ground on one of its exciting new buildings. Northwest Library is moving to a new location, going from a leased space at 2300 NW Thurman to 2030 NW Pettygrove Street. This new location will be around 11,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the current building at 4,700 square feet.
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Annie Lewis begins as Multnomah County Library Interim Director
PORTLAND, Ore. — June 3, 2024. Former Multnomah County Library Deputy Director Annie Lewis begins a new term today as Multnomah County Library Interim Director of Libraries after the retirement of longtime Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke. Lewis has served as deputy director since 2022.
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Summer events are shining through at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — May 30, 2024 — Spend your summer with Multnomah County Library this year at exciting, educational and free events for all ages. Start your June by honoring Juneteenth, celebrating Pride and playing the Summer Reading game. Check out the list of events below to participate.
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Multnomah County Library statement: May 24 use of Central Library Community Room 1A by “unaffiliated women”
PORTLAND, Ore. — May 21, 2024 A member of the public reserved Central Library’s Community Room 1A on May 24, from noon to 1 pm with the following detail: “May 24th is the 10-year anniversary of the Radfems Respond event held at Central Library, this is an anniversary event centered on the past ten years of women's rights.” The library reviewed the application using the same criteria and policies it considers in all community room use applications and determined it was an allowable use of the meeting room.
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Spring events are buzzing at Multnomah County Library
PORTLAND, Ore. — March 28, 2024 — Multnomah County Library invites you to join in a variety of fun spring events for all ages. In April and May come and rejoice in Earth Month, Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros (Children’s Day and Book Day), Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month, bike month and much more. Check out the full list of events to participate.
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Hillsdale to close March 3 for important upgrades as part of Refresh projects
PORTLAND, Ore.–February 28, 2024
Hillsdale Library will close to the public on March 3, 2024 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Project teams expect the work to last until summer 2024.
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Welcome back! Central Library reopens with major 21st century improvements
**Press tour: Thursday, February 22 at 2 pm**
Beloved historic building gleams with new carpet, paint, furniture, meeting spaces, restrooms, seating, charging, technology, automation and more
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