The Library Foundation supports a wide range of programs, services, collections and buildings of Multnomah County Library.

Program funding extends the Library’s services into the community, with a strong focus on expanding the Library’s reach to babies and children who are vulnerable to assure literacy and early learning skills.

Collection funds support the acquisition of books and materials for our world-class public library, including the purchase and preservation of rare and treasured collections that distinctively suit the mission of our Library and its dynamic role in the state, region and nation.

Building funds support building treatments and the remodeling of neighborhood libraries, providing places for people to access knowledge and celebrate community.

Branch funds support programs, collections and building enhancements in neighborhood branches and at Central.

Projects we have made possible or supported since our founding in 1995:

Programs such as Summer Reading, Raising a Reader, Every Family Reads, Everybody Reads, Children's Author Lecture Series, Tapestry of Tales, Read to the Dogs, Reach Out & Read, Early Words, Teen Read Month and Author Lecture, Teen Councils and Lounges, New Parent Early Literacy Packages, Writer's Fair, Collin's Gallery Exhibits, humanities programs and art programs.

Collections including children's books, large print books, art and music books, Pacific Northwest history books, science and business books, religion books, and other enhancements to the collections at Central and neighborhood branches. Acquisitions for the John Wilson Room Collections have taken place annually for the last ten years, including the recent addition of the Native American Literature Collection.

Buildings including the renovation of Central Library, neighborhood branches and the acquisition of computer technology. Neighborhood branches receiving support include Albina, Belmont, Capitol Hill, Fairview Columbia, Gregory Heights, Gresham, Hillsdale, Holgate, Hollywood, Midland, North Portland, Northwest Portland, Rockwood, Sellwood, St. John's and Woodstock.