Multnomah County Library opens temporary space at University of Oregon campus in NE Portland
New location offers essential library services during construction closures
Service animals
Multnomah County Library welcomes service animals in the library. Service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are dogs or, in some cases miniature horses, that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Pets, companion and emotional support or therapy animals are not allowed in the library.
CCTV and magnification
Magnifying glasses and sheets are available at every library location. Video magnifier (CCTV) for patrons who need higher magnification are available a some locations.
Resources for book discussion groups
All about book clubs, book groups and book discussion.
Best books
Learn English
Learn English at the library.
Request a reasonable accommodation
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Multnomah County Library provides accommodations to patrons with disabilities. You may request accommodations for access to library buildings, services, programs and events, including ASL interpretation, assistive listening devices and other accommodations.
Exclusion appeal
If you have been excluded from Multnomah County Library, you can appeal your exclusion. You should submit your appeal within 30 days of the exclusion.
Appeal library exclusion
Form to appeal patron exclusion from libraries
Find a book discussion group
Talking together about books builds understanding and community. Find your group in the local area or online.
Subscribe to the School Corps quarterly newsletter
Subscribe to the School Corps quarterly newsletter
Capitol Hill to close May 17 for vital updates as part of Refresh projects and capital improvements
Library will receive new paint, carpeting and furniture from this work
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
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
Capitol Hill closing May 17 for important upgrades as part of Refresh projects
Library will see new paint, carpeting and furniture through this work
PORTLAND, Ore.–April 11, 2023
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
Gregory Heights closing July 20 for important upgrades as part of Refresh projects
Library will gain new paint, carpeting and furniture
Multnomah County Library and Regional Arts & Culture Council announce community artists as part of wide-reaching public art commissions
Artists bring community-centered approach to their artwork across libraries
Erase This! Conversations of Race, Activism, and Zines with Marissa Yang Bertucci
Zines are a crucial piece of the social justice movement, publications that prompt conversations of race, sexuality, and activism. A zine can be anything, about anyone, made with any items available. They are self-published, or by a small publisher, and usually printed in small numbers.
School Corps
The library’s School Corps staff help students in grades K-12 succeed in school and improve their reading by facilitating access to library materials and showing students how to use public library resources.