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Public meetings scheduled for discussion of new North Portland library in October and November
October 1, 2007
Contact:
- Karol Collymore, Commissioner Jeff Cogen's Office, 503.988.6786
- June Mikkelsen, Library Renovation Manager, 503.988.3644
PORTLAND, OR – Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen and Director of Libraries Molly Raphael will host two upcoming public meetings to discuss potential sites for a new library in North Portland.
The meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, October 11, from 6–8 p.m.
- North Portland Library
- 512 N. Killingsworth St.
- Moderated by Mike Verbout.
- Tuesday, November 13, from 6–8 p.m.
- Historic Kenton Firehouse
- 8105 N. Brandon St.
- Spanish language interpretation will be available.
The meetings will include reports on potential sites and will provide an opportunity for members of the community to offer input. The new library will be sited approximately midway between the North Portland and the St. Johns libraries.
Community members who would like to provide comments online can do so at www.commissionercogen.com.