Multnomah County Library - Central

Library serving Multnomah County in Oregon.

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801 SW 10th Ave (btwn SW Morrison & Yamhill St) Portland , OR 97205 United States

Wi-Fi Free

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Yes For Our Libraries

Show your library some love. Check into the Central library to help keep the doors open, even if you have already checked in before! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/Hiit2h

Kayla Wolfgang

The third floor landing is really cool. They host things that go on here. The Sand Mandala that they hosted this year was so beautiful. I took pictures of the stunning work the buddist monks did!

K12 Inc

Did you know? Central Library has more than a million books , and more than 17 miles of bookshelves to hold them all! Find events , programs and storytimes for kids and teens , at all 19 city libraries : Read more

John Talbott

Just on break long enough to enjoy the lights around the Central Library . We must all vote yes on levy 26-125 on 5/15 to keep the lights on in the library . It's books , films , music and great jobs!

Danielle

Lose yourself amongst local fiction , poetry, music manuscripts and art exhibits . Great for all ages and it's FREE!

John Talbott

Always great to swing by the Central Library on the way to work (just 11/2 blocks) Lets save all libraries and good union jobs by voting on 5/15 for levy 26-125. They're ours to lose, unless we vote.

Beckey Bookman

You can make a research appointment w a librarian and they'll help you find all the info you'd need on a given topic. Best resource for a college kid :)

Ali

Check out the brand new books in the lobby; new comic books and cookbooks too. Movies , fiction and teen stuff in Popular Library . And check out the cool bronze tree in the children's room. Read more

Kristin Boden-Mackay

Government room - second floor - wood staircase - that's my secret reading nook - love that spot.

Chiara DeLucia

Every staff member is dedicated to helping you! I love multnomah library staff .

Foundation Center

Looking for grant and fundraising information? Access Foundation Center resources, including Foundation Directory Online Professional, for FREE at this location!

Lisa Peyton

You gotta check out the ornate, etched staircase . Reminds me of the artwork from the treasure hunting book by Kit Williams published in the 70's.

J-P Voilleque

After you walk up Lisa's staircase , be sure to inquire about the writer's room, a little office/hidey hole for people working on bona fide writing projects.

S W

The Friends Bookstore is cute . Check out the tree in the kids' room and the end panel on the shelves near the computers.

Derek Madlutk

Do not use the restroom . I've tried 10x and there's always a homeless guy taking a nap every time I go.

Jack Holmes

Great place to read and zone out.

Bryan Delgadillo

The nook in the records room on the second floor is the best study spot .

Lori Rountree

Comfortable places to charge and read in peace

Kristin Boden-Mackay

Drop off on 11th street - binder side first - best for books !

Kristin Boden-Mackay

Just have a few minutes? Hit up the lucky day selections - great choices!

Patti Hill

The mobile app rocks! Check out Freegal for free music you can download and keep

Julie Donaldson

Taking the elevator to the third floor is advised if to have bad knees or aren't in marathon shape.

Aly Sneider

If you need homework help, be sure to talk to a librarian !

Michael J. Hicks

Books Books Books ...please use deodorant!!!

Jeremy Wolford

Studying for CompTIA

Andrea Smith

Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Sunday: noon–5 p.m. Read more

MadBunny

Opens at Noon on Tuesdays

Branden Harvey

The architecture is gorgeous. Take the stairs.

Drakewood

Stay away from the map room on third floor, noisy teens , farting, and smelly!

Andrew C

There's a lot of people sleeping in here.

Dan Roland

I love the staircases in this building.

Chris Muñoz

Let's just say there's some rather sketchy people.

PDX Pipeline

The library has an app now for iPhone & android!

Yes for Our Libraries

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Janet Lackey

Lots of great zines in the periodicals room.

Kristin Boden-Mackay

Put 'em on hold -

Amber C.

Thanks, JP. I'm in that room right now.

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