Central Library

Location, phone

801 S.W. 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503.988.5123
Location map
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Meeting Rooms

Hours

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.
Computer lab

About Central Library

Historic Central Library in downtown Portland is the heart of the Multnomah County Library system. First opened in September 1913 and extensively renovated in 1994-97, Central Library has more than 17 miles of bookshelves and 130 public computers.

Multnomah County Library's systemwide catalog — two million books, periodicals, music, movies and more — serves patrons of Central Library and all neighborhood libraries. This library houses collections of materials in Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Vietnamese, and has Spanish-speaking staff. Patrons also enjoy e-books and downloadable music; research and reading resources; and library events and services, including those especially for kids and teens.

Check out Central Library : Portland's crown jewel by Richard Ritz to learn more about Central Library.

Check this place out! Take a kids' tour of Central Library
Central Floor Plans

Special services and features

Central's U.S. Bank Room is available free-of-charge during library hours, on a first-come, first-served basis, for community meetings and events. The room has a 120-person capacity. For more information, visit Public Use of the Meeting Rooms or call 503.988.5234.