Friends of the Library Supports Multnomah County Library
Friends of the Multnomah County Library (FOL) advocates for and supports our outstanding public library. We provide supplemental funding for library programs and services, and sponsor activities which engage people who value our library.
Since 1972, FOL has advocated on behalf of Multnomah County Library (MCL) and provided funding for critical programs and services including National Library Workers Day events and the Adult Summer Reading program.
Though the pandemic limited our ability to hold book sales, we have extended over $93,000 in grants to MCL since 2020.
FOL has recently committed $200,000 in future funding to assist with building costs of the new East County Library which is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2025.
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. We also host an annual Holiday Sale at Central Library the first weekend of December, with seasonal offerings and gift quality books. Members get 10% off at the store. Reopening in early 2024!
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).
