Friends of the Library Supports Multnomah County Library
The Friends of the Multnomah County Library (FOL) advocates for and supports our outstanding public library. We are committed to providing supplemental funding for library programs and services and sponsoring activities which engage people who value our library.
Since 1972, FOL has advocated on behalf of Multnomah County Library and provided funding for critical programs and services including National Library Workers Appreciation Week, Adult Summer Reading program (Read4Life), East County Library Building Project, Electronic & Audio Books, Mobile Power Bank Outreach for those experiencing houselessness, Library Staff Technical Kit Upgrades, Refugee Dictionary Project, and more!
FOL has recently provided $200,000 in funding to assist with building costs associated with the new East County Library which is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026.
ROSE CITY READS
Our new permanent space for books and media located at 221 NE 122nd Ave. Suite A, Portland, OR 97230. Members get 10% off.
Open Tues.-Sat. 11-5pm
FRIENDS LIBRARY STORE
We run the Friends Library Store inside Central Library. We have a carefully curated selection of high-quality used books, greeting cards, jewelry, and locally made gifts. Members get 10% off. Open Friday & Saturday, Noon-5pm
ONLINE & SPECIALTY SALES
We sell everything from recently published signed fiction to out of print vintage and rare titles. We also sell textbooks, media, and paper ephemera online.
Membership
The heart of our organization is our membership. We have annual memberships starting at $25 that come with benefits including 10% off at the Friends Library Store at Central and Rose City Reads.
Friends of the Multnomah County Library is a 501(c)3 organization (EIN #93-6097526).
