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New meeting space, renovated restrooms, additional charging outlets, carpet, paint, furniture, automation, and more planned for historic library

Library will see new paint, carpeting and furniture through this work
PORTLAND, Ore.–April 11, 2023

Location will help library move towards permanent spaces, expedite other bond projects

Library will gain new paint, carpeting and furniture

Artists bring community-centered approach to their artwork across libraries

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.

To support lifelong learning, Multnomah County Library computer labs provide access to computers.

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

Learn how to use Northstar Online Learning for online tutorials and assessments on Basic Computer Skills, Internet Email, Windows and more.

All library locations include accessible computer stations including Jaws and ZoomText. Lapboards, large trackball mice and large keyboards can be requested from a staff person.

Virtual Remote Interpretation (VRI) is a service that allows deaf patrons who use American Sign Language (ASL) access to remote interpretation. The library has live video sign language interpretation at Central, Gresham, Hillsdale and Rockwood libraries.

The library welcomes all patrons, including those with autism and sensory processing disorder.

Mail a book to each of your children who are ages 0 to 5 years.

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.