Temporary library services

While some library locations are closed for construction, Multnomah County Library will be providing temporary services throughout the community. Check back here for updated information. 

For information about closed libraries please visit our construction closures page

Mobile Library

Library staff will be available to make library cards, place holds, answer questions and provide support accessing library e-resources.

Services provided:

  • Book returns during operating hours
  • Small browsing collection
  • Wi-fi
  • Computers
  • Printing, copying and scanning

Current schedule:

Sunday

N Central St. and N Charleston Ave.
April 27
11 am to 4 pm

Tuesday

N Central St. and N Charleston Ave.
April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20 and May 27
11 am to 4 pm

Hawthorne Holds Pickup

Library staff are available during operating hours to offer all online and in-person library services. 

Services provided: 

  • Holds pickup
  • 24/7 book return
  • Wi-fi
  • Free mobile and wireless printing 
  • Lucky Day collection
  • Book bundles
  • Small media collection

Hours of operation: 

  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 pm

St. Johns Holds Pickup

Coming soon, library staff will be available during operating hours to offer online and in-person library services. 

Services provided: 

  • Holds pickup
  • 24/7 book return
  • Wi-fi
  • Free printing, faxing and scanning
  • Lucky Day collection

Hours of operation: 

  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 pm

Midland Library makerspace

While Rockwood Library is closed for construction, the Rockwood makerspace will move to Midland Library. The temporary makerspace at Midland will open on May 13 and will return to Rockwood once the library has reopened in fall 2025.

Midland Library makerspace drop-in hours: 

  • Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30 to 5:30 pm