Updated: Central Library will close March 11 for major improvements; new temporary tech space to open during closure
New meeting space, renovated restrooms, additional charging outlets, carpet, paint, furniture, automation, and more planned for historic library
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on Midland Library expansion
Construction will bring about new transformations for this diverse community library
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Albina Library, Isom Operations Center and North Portland Library next up for transformative expansions
Albina and Isom to close March 18 for construction; Albina will gain greater space, dedicated teen room and art for the community
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Central Library will close March 11 for major improvements; new temporary tech space to open during closure
New meeting space, renovated restrooms, additional charging outlets, carpet, paint, furniture, automation, and more planned for historic library
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Multnomah County Library unveils early renderings of new, iconic East County Library
Images highlight future of accessible, destination library for East County community and beyond
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on new, expanded Holgate Library
Construction will transform Holgate into one of the largest libraries in Multnomah County
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Library expansion looks to major milestones
Construction to begin at Holgate and Midland in December, followed by PORTLAND, Ore. — December 1, 2022.
Albina and North Portland in spring 2023
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Multnomah County Library names Annie Lewis Deputy Director
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Multnomah County Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke selected Annie Lewis to serve as the library’s next deputy director after a nationwide recruitment. She will begin this role on October 1.
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Everybody Reads 2023 Title Announcement
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Read, reflect and learn together
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Media Advisory: Books to Beats brings music, literacy tools to youth in detention
On the first day of school in Portland, join Multnomah County Library leadership, staff, youth, project partner and award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding to learn how beats, poetry and music support literacy at Donald E. Long Detention Center and preview other possible resources and offerings through the library’s space planning and expansion program.
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Multnomah County Library Selects Award-Winning Architecture Teams for East County Flagship
Architects will bring hyperlocal approach, international acclaim and dynamic community integration to new library
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Multnomah County Library, TriMet announce initial agreement for new East County library at Gresham City Hall MAX Station location
Library’s purchase of Gresham City Hall Park and Ride site would provide East County residents an iconic library and transit-oriented development
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on Operations Center in East County
Building is first of the bond projects, will serve as beating heart for library services
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Hennebery Eddy Architects selected for first Refresh project for Multnomah County Library Capital Bond
The Library Capital Bond Program Management Office is excited to announce it has selected an architecture firm to support the first Refresh project as part of the bond.
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Northwest Library site acquired as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Bond Projects
Location will help library move towards permanent spaces, expedite other bond projects
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Operations Center in East Portland first real estate acquisition for Multnomah County Library Capital Bond Projects
Building will serve as beating heart for library services, pave way for additional bond projects
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Multnomah County Library announces remaining reopening dates
PORTLAND, Ore. — July 12, 2021. Beginning tomorrow, more libraries in Multnomah County will reopen every week to expand public access to library materials and basic services.
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A new chapter: voters say yes to new Multnomah County Library spaces
New spaces will advance equity and center community input; oversight
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