Community celebrations follow February 8-9 with music and fun
PORTLAND, Ore.--February 7, 2025
Multnomah County Library is excited to celebrate the grand opening of North Portland Library with two, fun-filled days of activities for the community and you’re invited. These events will run from Saturday, February 8 to Sunday, February 9 beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 8.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
What: North Portland Library ribbon cutting ceremony as part of Multnomah County Library Capital Building Projects, brief remarks and photo opportunity
When: Saturday, February 8, 9:30-10 am
Where: North Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97217)
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will join North Portland Library’s ribbon cutting ceremony along with District 2 Commissioner Shannon Singleton; Director of Libraries Annie Lewis; Department of County Assets Director & Chief Information Officer Tracey Massey; and Judy Knawls Boyer, President of North/Northeast AARP Chapter 5264 and longtime community activist.
Following the remarks and ribbon cutting, community celebrations will begin with the Jefferson Dance Team, followed by family craft time, henna and more.
Photos of the updated and expanded North Portland Library can be found on Dropbox. The photos can be credited to Bob Kerns Photography/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 kindergarten readiness 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