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Located in North Portland in a historically Black neighborhood, Albina Library has been a beloved part of the community.

Belmont Library has served its Southeast Portland neighborhood since 1924, when community leaders raised funds by public subscription. This was the first time in Portland that a community had built its own neighborhood library and presented it to the association debt-free. The original architect was Jamieson Parker Architects.

Originally opened in 1972, Capitol Hill Library serves the Southwest Portland community. The building is 6,060 square feet, and the original architects were Allen, McMath and Hawkins, A.I.A. More recently, Capitol Hill Library received refresh updates, including fresh paint, new seating and updated technology.

Portland’s historic Central Library in downtown first opened in September 1913. The original architects were Doyle, Patterson & Beach. Notable features throughout the library include; the bronze tree in the Children’s Library by Dana Lynn Louis and Barbara Eisworth, the black granite grand staircase and the massive light fixture in the second floor by Larry Kirkland, and the John Wilson room.

Opened in 2001, Fairview-Columbia Library serves residents in Fairview, Troutdale, Corbett and other east Multnomah County communities. The building housed the library on the ground floor and four market-rate apartments above. It was Multnomah County’s first mixed-use library building. The architect was Group Mackenzie; Thomas Hacker and Associates, Inc., served as tenant improvement consultant.

On November 3, 2020, Multnomah County voters overwhelmingly said yes to libraries, approving Measure 26-211 to expand and modernize library spaces. With the passage of the library bond, voters also approved forming an oversight committee to keep the library accountable and transparent in its use of bond funds.

Use your library card to check out e-books, audiobooks, streaming media, place holds and access online services and resources.

The library centers the voices of the most impacted by racism and systems of oppression. We recognize and honor their strength, wisdom and knowledge. The library’s mission is to empower diverse communities to learn and create.

The Multnomah County Library District Board, elected by county voters, governs the library. In turn, the commissioners appoint community members to the Library Advisory Board, which advises and informs library operations.

The Library Advisory Board is an advisory body made up of community members impacted by Multnomah County Library services and resources. This group is charged with advising the library on policies and its annual budget, and also serves as the library’s Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC).

Annie Lewis was appointed Multnomah County Library Interim Director of Libraries in June 2024.

Teachers, families who homeschool and other educators in the community can get library cards with extra holds, no late fines and more.

This policy establishes how and under what circumstances the public may use the library’s 3D printers

Unless otherwise noted, all libraries and administrative offices are closed on these holiday dates.

The makerspace is a collaborative learning environment at Rockwood Library with an emphasis on middle and high school learners. The space provides access to innovative technology, equipment, software and supportive mentors

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