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The new library was funded by a $113 million levy passed in 1998, which funded reconstruction or renovation of 12 of the system's 15 branches. [4] As of May 2000, Multnomah County officials were considering one location between N.W. 22nd and 23rd avenues and N.W. Lovejoy Street, and another on N.W. 23rd Avenue and Thurman Street. [ 5 ]
In 1902, the library system became tax-supported, free, and open to all Portland residents. A year later, it was opened to all residents of Multnomah County. [4] Within months of the change from subscription library to free public library, the number of users grew from 1,000 members to 8,000 registered borrowers. [3]
Pages in category "County library systems in Washington (state)" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Troutdale Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library, in Troutdale in the U.S. state of Oregon. [1] The library, part of the Cherry Park Market Center, offers the Multnomah County Library catalog of two million books, periodicals and other materials.
The Rockwood Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library, located in Portland, Oregon. [1] [2] The branch offers the Multnomah County Library catalog of two million books, periodicals and other materials. [1] The library also features a 30-person capacity meeting room for hosting community events at no charge on a first come, first ...
In 1996, Multnomah County voters passed a bond measure to renovate and modernize branch libraries in the system. North Portland Library got seismic retrofitting, a new roof, an elevator, new lighting and furniture and telecommunications equipment, more restrooms, and improvements to plumbing and other infrastructure. [2]
The Hillsdale Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library, located in Hillsdale, Portland, Oregon. [1] The branch offers the Multnomah County Library catalog of two million books, periodicals and other materials. [1] The original library building at this location opened in 1957 and was replaced by a new building on the same site in 2004.
The Capitol Hill Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library, in the West Portland Park neighborhood of Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. [1] [2] The branch offers the Multnomah County Library catalog of two million books, periodicals and other materials. [1] Capitol Hill and the Holgate branch are of a similar design. [3]