PORTLAND, Ore.–November 1, 2024
Troutdale Library is reopening to the public on November 1, 2024, welcoming patrons into an engaging, updated library space.
Exterior of Troutdale Library; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library
The work at Troutdale is a continuation of the Refresh projects, providing smaller but still important upgrades to 10 libraries. Troutdale Library closed to the public on June 21, 2024 to undertake these bond-funded improvements.
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. Recently, on October 26, the library welcomed community members into an expanded Midland Library.
Troutdale’s engaging kids area, featuring soft seating and animal chairs; photo courtesy of Multnomah County Library
New features at Troutdale include:
- An inviting kids area with new, movable furniture, such as:
- Soft seating
- Fun animal chairs
- New, comfortable reading room chairs (both with and without arms) and tables as well as new lounge chairs in the adult area
- A SmartShelf from Lyngsoe which easily checks in materials placed on any shelf
- New, lightweight meeting room chairs and movable tables
- New carpet for an updated, inviting experience
Troutdale’s new reading chairs; 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 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