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 2021.
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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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Capitol Hill Library reopening to public as one of first building projects
Library provides refreshed experience for patrons with new paint, carpeting and furniture
PORTLAND, Ore.– Capitol Hill Library is reopening to the public on February 1, 2024, welcoming patrons into an exciting, reinvigorated library space.
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Recognizing and honoring Black History Month
PORTLAND, Ore. — February 1, 2024 — Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in celebrating and honoring Black History Month. Visit a library location through February 29 to learn about events, book displays and activities.
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Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce community artist as part of diverse work at North Portland Library
Sadé DuBoise will focus on community input as part of artwork for library’s new Black Cultural Center
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Library will receive new paint, carpeting and furniture from this work
PORTLAND, Ore.– January 16, 2024
Fairview-Columbia Library will close to the public on January 19 to start on a series of bond-funded improvements. Project teams expect the work to last until spring/summer 2024.
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Multnomah County Library celebrates opening of new Operations Center
Located in East Portland, the new building will be the beating heart of library services focused on patron support and sustainability
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Library provides reinvigorated space for patrons with new paint, carpeting and furniture
PORTLAND, Ore.– Gregory Heights Library is reopening to the public on January 4, 2024, welcoming patrons into an exciting, updated space that is delivered on time and on budget.
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Enjoy Kwanzaa with the library
PORTLAND, Or. — December 13, 2023 — Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in the festivities of Kwanzaa: a celebration of family, community and culture.
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Updated: Multnomah County Library statement on November 19 use of public meeting rooms
PORTLAND, Ore. — November 19, 2023 — A representative from a group called the Women's Liberation Front reserved the Hollywood Library meeting room on November 19 from noon until 2 pm with the following detail: “Women will be holding a speaking event on the subject of protecting women's and children's rights where several women will give short speeches.”
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Honoring Native American Heritage Month
PORTLAND, Ore. — November 6, 2023 — Multnomah County Library invites the community to join in celebrating and honoring Native American Heritage Month.
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New temporary space at University of Oregon campus in NE Portland
New location offers essential library services during construction closures
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Everybody Reads 2024 Title Announcement
"Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" selected for 2024 Everybody Reads program
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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on new, destination library in East County
Large location will offer accessibility and dynamic amenities for the community
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Multnomah County Library statement regarding Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates is no longer associated with Multnomah County and the East County Library project.
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Gregory Heights closing July 20 for important upgrades as part of Refresh projects
Library will gain new paint, carpeting and furniture
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