Multnomah County Library

05/29/2026

As AANHPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re putting a spotlight on East County Library. Did you know this brand-new palace for the people has a large collection of items in many languages, including Chinese and Vietnamese? There’s over 4,500 items in Chinese and over 5,500 items in Vietnamese. Come on in and check out some great books for all ages to celebrate our remarkable AANHPI community!

随着 AANHPI 传统月接近尾声，我们将聚焦于东区图书馆。您知道吗？这座崭新的民众殿堂拥有大量的多语言藏品，其中包括中文和越南语资料。馆藏有超过 4,500 种中文书籍和 5,500 种越南语书籍。快来挑选适合各年龄段的精彩读物，共同庆祝我们非凡的 AANHPI 社区！

Khi Tháng Di sản Văn hóa AANHPI gần khép lại, chúng tôi xin dành sự chú ý đặc biệt đến Thư viện East County. Quý vị có biết tòa nhà văn hóa nhân dân hoàn toàn mới này sở hữu một bộ sưu tập đa ngôn ngữ phong phú, bao gồm cả tài liệu tiếng Trung và tiếng Việt? Thư viện có hơn 4.500 tài liệu tiếng Trung và 5.500 tài liệu tiếng Việt. Hãy đến và chọn những cuốn sách hay phù hợp với mọi lứa tuổi để cùng nhau kỷ niệm cộng đồng AANHPI tuyệt vời của chúng ta!

05/22/2026

Taking a look at 100 (75, really) Chrysanthemums, a three volume set of absolutely stunning Japanese woodblock prints with Special Collections Librarian Rachael!

Visit our website to learn about the final events for AANHPI Heritage Month and stop by Central Library to view these beauties in person 🤩

📍Visit the Rare Book Room located in Central Library in downtown Portland
✨DROP-IN HOURS✨
Friday to Sunday: 2 pm – 5 pm

The John Wilson Rare Book Room is supported by gifts to

05/22/2026

All libraries will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Get ready St. Johns... your beloved local library is reopening June 27! 🥳🎉 The renovated and expanded library is modern, while preserving its exquisite, historical charm.

Based on community input, new features will include:
🌟 A large play and learning space for children and families.
🌟 Flexible meeting spaces for community use.
🌟 Updated technology and internet.
🌟 New art that represents the community.
🌟 Gifts to The Library Foundation supported the creation of an interactive early learning space featuring artwork by Carson Ellis, a teen room for students to gather and study, and mobile creative learning lab at St. Johns Library.

The temporary holds location that was opened on 8191 N. Lombard Street is closing to the public on June 11, 2026 in order to move books, furniture and other materials out of the space and help staff prepare the updated St. Johns Library for patrons. The last day the temporary holds location will be open to the public will be June 10.

The community is invited to use alternate locations while the St. Johns hold pickup is closed and before St. Johns Library reopens:
📚 Kenton Library: 8226 N Denver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
📚 North Portland Library: 512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217
📚 Northwest Library: 2030 NW Pettygrove Street, Portland, OR 97209

Learn about the design, art, and how community engagement has guided the renovation of St. Johns Library on our website. We can't wait to see you there!

05/20/2026

🎉 Celebrate Pride 2026 with Multnomah County Library! Join us for joyful events for the whole family, storytimes, crafts, book displays, a table at the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and much more.

Stop by our Family Pride Celebration on May 30 at the brand new Northwest Library on NW Pettygrove and strike a pose at the photo booth, play games with Q***r Kin Collective (), make crafts with Family Friend (), and much more!

🏳️‍🌈 Main event:
Family Pride Celebration
Saturday, May 30
10 am – 12 pm | Northwest Library

05/19/2026

"We are looking forward to filling these rooms with future leaders, homeowners, engineers, and changemakers." - Terry Wattley, Community Engagement Manager for Black Economic Collective.

The wait is over. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us this weekend! The brand new East County Library is finally here 🎉 95,000 square feet of books & so much more for you to learn and connect. This new library is home to nearly 200,000 books and will cater to the approximately 40% of Multnomah County residents who reside east of I-205. It's complete with an auditorium for public events, an outdoor area for library programming, underground parking, a Reading Room, makerspace, conference rooms, and so much more.

Your new library is a day trip, a learning resource, and a place of civic pride. Thank you again to the Multnomah County voters who supported the Library Capital Bond in 2020 and every member of the community who provided us with valuable feedback each step of the way.

Come on by and make this new space your own! It's here! Find East County Library at 475 NW Division St., right next to the Gresham City Hall MAX station and many bus lines.

05/18/2026

Libraries are official ballot drop sites until 8:00 PM on Election Day (May 19)! You can find your nearest one on the Multnomah County, Oregon website: https://multco.us/info/official-ballot-drop-sites

📣 As of 3 pm Friday, May 15, Multnomah County voter turnout reached 14.15%!

Return your ballot to any Official Ballot Drop Site, which includes most Multnomah County Library 24-hour book drops. Find one near you at: multco.us/dropsites

Reminder: Multnomah County Elections will offer extended hours leading up to the May 19 Primary Election:
➡️ Sat (5/16): 10am – 2pm
➡️ Mon (5/18): 8am – 7pm
➡️ Election Day (5/19): 7am – 8pm

Learn more at: link.multco.us/election-day-may2026-is-approaching

05/14/2026

Our East County Library grand opening celebration is right around the corner! Opening May 16, 2026, we have a robust weekend of fun, books & free events planned at this brand new library built from the ground up in Gresham.

Save the date and we'll see you soon for the big day!
🌟 Saturday, May 16 from 9 am – 5:30 pm
🌟 Sunday, May 17 from 12 – 5:30 pm

Link to events in comments!