Portland Libraries
Portlanders are lucky to have so many excellent libraries scattered throughout the communities in Portland. The Multnomah County Portland Oregon Library system offers free library cards to residents of Multnomah Country (and some other surrounding areas), which gives the cardholder the ability to check out books, videos, CDs and DVDs, audio tapes, magazine and software. All locations offer convenient 24 hour book drops for returns. The library offers much more to it's members.
Additional features of Portland Library membership include:
- Art Exhibits
- Author Visits
- Craft Workshops
- Disability Accommodations
- Web Guides
- Word Processing
You can learn more about the Multnomah Country Library system on their website. Take advantage of this wonderful community service and learn something new about your world. Take your children to the library for story time, or get some homework help. Use the library to browse the web, take a computer class, or do research for a college project. Start a book discussion group, pick up a bargain used book at the used bookstore, or participate in a Portland 'zine! There are many great services available, so stop in your local branch of the Portland Library today and get more information on what's available for you!
Library Contact Numbers
If you have questions, you can refer to the website, or call one of these numbers:
Renewal Line: 503-988-5342
Reference Line: 503-988-5234
Library Administration 503-988-5402
TTY 503-988-5246
Portland Library List
Central Portland Libraries
Central Library (503-988-5123) 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland 97205.
How to Get There: Tri Met MAX, trolley, or any Tri Met bus labeled "To Portland"
Northwest Portland Libraries
Northwest (503-988-5560) 2300 NW Thurman St., 97210
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 15, 17, 77
Fairview-Columbia (503-988-5655) 1520 NE Village St., Fairview 97204
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus # 77
North Portland Libraries
Albina (503-988-5362) 3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland 97212
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 8F, 33F
North Portland (503-988-5394) 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland 97217
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 4F, 40M, 72
St. Johns (503-988-5397) 7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland, 97203
How to Get There: Tri met Bus #'s 4F, 16, 17S, 40M, 75
Northeast Portland Libraries
Hollywood (503-988-5391) 4040 NE Tillamook St., Portland 97212
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 12S, 66, 75, 77
Gregory Heights (503-988-5386) 7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland 97213
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 12S, 72
East Portland Libraries
Midland (503-988-5392) 805 SE 122nd Ave., Portland 97233
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 20, 71
Rockwood (503-988-5396) 17917 SE Stark St., Portland, 97233
How to Get There: Tri Met MAX Blue Line or Bus #'s 20, 25, 27, 82, 87
Gresham (503-988-5387) 385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham 97030
How to Get There: Tri Met Max Blue Line or Bus #9P
Southeast Portland Libraries
Belmont (503-988-5382) 1038 SE 39th Ave, Portland 97214
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 15B, 66, 74, 75
Sellwood-Moreland (503-988-5398) 7860 SE 13th Ave., 97202
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #70
Woodstock (503-988-5399) 6008 SE 49th Ave., 97206
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 19W, 71, 74, 75
Holgate(503-988-5389) 7905 SE Holgate Blvd., Portland 97206
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 17H, 72
Southwest Portland Libraries
Hillsdale (503-988-5388) 1525 SW Sunset Blvd., Portland 97239
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #'s 44, 45, 54, 56, 61, or 64
Capitol Hill (503-988-5385) 10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland 97219
How to Get There: Tri Met Bus #44
Additional Help
Library Locator Map: Map of Library Locations (Get Driving Directions)
Tri Met MAX and Bus Route Information