Designed to reflect diverse communities
Multnomah County Library is excited to announce the grand opening of North Portland Library on February 8, 2025. North Portland is an expanded, modern space, built to reflect its diverse surrounding communities.
Multnomah County Library is transforming library spaces as part of a November 2020 capital bond. As a result, the library has renovated and expanded North Portland Library, updating the historic Carnegie building and adding 1,500 square feet for a total of 10,200 square feet of space on the existing site for this approximately $13 million project.
North Portland Library has long been the library home to the Black community in Portland. To recognize its role as a diverse, beloved location, all of the updates are the result of extensive community and staff engagement, with features for the community to enjoy. Additionally, gifts to The Library Foundation supported the creation of an interactive early learning space and a mobile creative learning lab at North Portland Library.
To celebrate the opening of the updated, expanded North Portland, the library is hosting two, fun-filled days of activities for the community on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9. Featuring a performance by the Jefferson Dancers, food from local Black-owned businesses and more, there will be plenty to do while exploring the new features of North Portland Library.