Multnomah County Libraries Have Reopened for Pickup

Good news for those of us running out of content to consume during COVID-19: You can check out books from Multnomah County Library again, just, you know, without actually going into the library.

Multnomah County Library Tax Measure Passes Handily

Measure 26-211 authorizes the county to issue $387 million in general obligation bonds to expand the library system, funded by a property tax increase.

The Multnomah County Library Wants More Buildings, Which Means Higher Operating Costs

Multnomah County Library Dials Back Previously Announced Plan to Lay Off 128 Employees

Multnomah County Library Permanently Ends Late Fees and Clears All Existing Fines

After suspending late fees during the pandemic, Multnomah County Library has decided to make the change permanent: Portland libraries will no longer charge late fees, effective immediately. Any existing fines has been cleared.

Multnomah County Library System to Gradually Reopen With Sidewalk Service at Several Branches

If months of lockdown had you scrambling for new reading material to stay occupied, there’s some good news on the horizon: Multnomah County Library will soon allow pickup service at a handful of locations. Starting June 8, patrons can place a hold on an item and then retrieve it at Central, Gresham, Midland and North Portland branches. The service is by appointment only, and users should call 503-988-5123 beginning June 7 to schedule an appointment.

Multnomah County Library Closed in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Library director says it’s the first such closure in modern times.

Multnomah County Library Is Suspending Late Fees Until Further Notice

For now, all branches will remain open, but events and outreach programs have been canceled, and Title Wave Used Bookstore has closed.