Albina Library closing May 18-25 for upgrades

Posted on by Serena Li

Albina Library will close to the public starting May 18, 2026 to install brand-new lighting, door operators, artwork and more. The construction will last through May 24 and the library will reopen on May 26, following the Memorial Day holiday. 

Midland Library will close to the public on May 26, 2026 to install upgrades to the restrooms, the sewer line, the community gallery and more. Please note Midland will also be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. The library will reopen on June 7, 2026. 

During these brief closures, due dates will be extended and holds will stay on the holds shelf an extra week. Patrons do not need to change their holds location. If there are questions about due dates and holds, patrons may contact the library directly.

At Albina, updates include:

  • A refinished Knott Street entry with refinished doors, wood panels and new accessible door operators.
  • Accessible door openers on the ADA restrooms, terrace and courtyard doors.
  • Lighting for the hanging sculptures in the Russell Street lobby.
  • New exterior sculptures from artist Greg Robinson from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. 
Exterior of Albina Library; photo courtesy of Bob Kerns Photography and Multnomah County Library

Contingency funds that benefit the community

Multnomah County Library is hard at work to build, expand and renovate library spaces for the public as a result of the voter-approved 2020 Multnomah County Library Capital Bond. Most of the newest upgrades at Albina are part of the contingency funds through the library capital bond projects. These funds are the result of completing a library project and using the project savings that come from good financial stewardship.

The library bond project teams have adhered to cautious financial management of the projects due to increased materials costs as a result of inflation during COVID-19 and beyond. The Library has remained committed to staying within budget and time constraints. 

The community is invited to use alternate locations while Albina is closed:

Albina Library

North Portland Library: 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217

Hollywood Library: 4040 NE Tillamook St., Portland, OR 97212

For help, please contact the library. The library routinely posts closure or schedule change notices at library hours and locations. 

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