Library provides refreshed experience for patrons with new carpeting, seating and automated materials handling
PORTLAND, Ore.–September 2, 2025
Woodstock Library is reopening to the public on September 5, 2025, welcoming patrons into a lovely, updated library space.
The work at Woodstock is a continuation of the Refresh projects, providing smaller but still important upgrades to 11 libraries. Woodstock Library closed to the public on March 18, 2025 to undertake these bond-funded improvements.
Exterior of Woodstock Library; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library
Multnomah County Library is building, expanding and renovating library spaces for the public as a result of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond. This year, the library system is seeing a dramatic reinvention by building and expanding five libraries and a series of Refresh projects to libraries across the system. The library system is more than halfway through the completion of these bond projects. New and expanded libraries have opened at Holgate, Midland, North Portland and Albina.
A new teen/tween area with comfortable chairs and laptop tables; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library
New features at Woodstock include:
- Improved shelf height to create more space for people and better sight lines
- An inviting children’s area with new, movable furniture, such as:
- Soft seating
- Fun animal chairs
- A teen/tween area with comfortable chairs and laptop tables
- New, comfortable reading room chairs (both with and without arms)
- Automated materials handling to increase the efficiency of checking in and sorting books, freeing up staff time for other work
- A Tech Bar which provides an area for patrons to use the copy machine, scanner and computers, freeing up other space for patrons to sit, read and charge devices
- New, lightweight meeting room chairs and tables
- Fresh paint and new carpet for an updated, inviting experience
New soft seating in the kids area and reading room; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library
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About Multnomah County Library
A treasured community institution since 1864, Multnomah County Library is one of the nation’s busiest public library systems, providing social, educational and cultural programs, resources and services, online and through its 19 public locations. With an eye toward the future of community-centered spaces, the library is working to build, rebuild or expand nine libraries through a voter approved capital bond. In addition to being Oregon’s largest provider of free internet access, the library offers millions of print and digital resources, in multiple languages for people of all ages. From early learning to job training, computer-assisted design and 3D printing, the library supports all people in their pursuits to connect, learn and create. Learn more at multcolib.org