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===Prior to Central Library===
===Prior to Central Library===
:The first library was established in Portland in 1864 by a group of businessmen. It was called The Library Association of Portland and it was located on the second story of Benjamin Stark's building on the corner of First and Start Streets. In the 1880s the association started to make moves toward acquiring a building of its own and in 1893 the Stark Street Library opened to library subscribers. The building was between Broadway and Park Streets and housed the library on the ground floor with the Portland Art Association being on the second.  <ref name="Central Library History"> [https://multcolib.org/central-library-history Central Library History]</ref>
:The first library was established in Portland in 1864 by a group of businessmen. It was called The Library Association of Portland and it was located on the second story of Benjamin Stark's building on the corner of First and Start Streets. In the 1880s the association started to make moves toward acquiring a building of its own and in 1893 the Stark Street Library opened to library subscribers. The building was between Broadway and Park Streets and housed the library on the ground floor with the Portland Art Association being on the second.  <ref name="Central Library History"> [https://multcolib.org/central-library-history Central Library History]</ref>
:In 1890 a second group got going, opening the Free Reading Room and Library Association, later being renamed the Portland Public Library. The were housed in City Hall for just over 10 years until the merged with the Library Association.  
:In 1890 a second group got going, opening the Free Reading Room and Library Association, later being renamed the Portland Public Library. The were housed in City Hall for just over 10 years until the merged with the Library Association. <ref name="Central Library History" />
:When 1900 rolled around, the Library Association was left the personal collection of Portland businessman John Wilson. The collection consisted of more than 8,000 volumes and came with the stipulation that they were to be available free to the public. In order to acquire the additional space for this collection, he also left the Association $2,500. After negotiating with the city for public support, hiring a Head Librarian, and picking up additional staff, the were able to open the doors of the Stark Street Library in 1902. <ref name="Central Library History" />
:When 1900 rolled around, the Library Association was left the personal collection of Portland businessman John Wilson. The collection consisted of more than 8,000 volumes and came with the stipulation that they were to be available free to the public. In order to acquire the additional space for this collection, he also left the Association $2,500. After negotiating with the city for public support, hiring a Head Librarian, and picking up additional staff, the were able to open the doors of the Stark Street Library in 1902. The early 1900s quickly resulted in the realization that the library would be to small for the growing city. Also, additional funds would be needed as the tax from the city would not be enough. The result was a partnership with Multnomah County and the start of plans for the Central Library. <ref name="Central Library History" />


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Revision as of 09:06, 13 June 2014

Hours

Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: noon - 8 pm
Wednesday: noon - 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

Meeting Rooms

Central Library's public meeting rooms are available free-of-charge during library hours, on a first-come, first-served basis, for community meetings and events.[1]

Library policy is to limit any organization's access to a public meeting room to twice in one month.

  • U.S. Bank Room
120 person capacity.
Located on main floor near the main entrance on the right just as you enter the building.
  • Room 2B
8 person capacity.
Located on the 2nd floor "behind the stack call desk."

Location

801 S.W. 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503.988.5123

History

Prior to Central Library

The first library was established in Portland in 1864 by a group of businessmen. It was called The Library Association of Portland and it was located on the second story of Benjamin Stark's building on the corner of First and Start Streets. In the 1880s the association started to make moves toward acquiring a building of its own and in 1893 the Stark Street Library opened to library subscribers. The building was between Broadway and Park Streets and housed the library on the ground floor with the Portland Art Association being on the second. [2]
In 1890 a second group got going, opening the Free Reading Room and Library Association, later being renamed the Portland Public Library. The were housed in City Hall for just over 10 years until the merged with the Library Association. [2]
When 1900 rolled around, the Library Association was left the personal collection of Portland businessman John Wilson. The collection consisted of more than 8,000 volumes and came with the stipulation that they were to be available free to the public. In order to acquire the additional space for this collection, he also left the Association $2,500. After negotiating with the city for public support, hiring a Head Librarian, and picking up additional staff, the were able to open the doors of the Stark Street Library in 1902. The early 1900s quickly resulted in the realization that the library would be to small for the growing city. Also, additional funds would be needed as the tax from the city would not be enough. The result was a partnership with Multnomah County and the start of plans for the Central Library. [2]

References