Belmont Library

Belmont Library is a public library in Southeast Portland offering educational resources and materials to the local community. The building contains learning areas for children, study zones for teenagers, and various collections to meet different information needs.

The library was founded in 1924 as part of the Multnomah County Library system and has been serving the area ever since. Architect Jamieson Parker designed the original building, which displays architectural characteristics from that era.

The library hosts regular community gatherings and learning spaces that draw families from the surrounding neighborhood. These programs reflect the area's diversity and create meeting points where people of different backgrounds connect.

The main building is currently undergoing renovation with limited services available at a temporary location until spring 2026. Visitors planning a trip should check ahead to learn what services are available at the temporary site.

The planned renovation will introduce color schemes selected by the community that blend deep sky tones with warm sunset hues. This reflects an unusual approach where local residents had direct input on the building's visual future.

Location: Multnomah County

Inception: 1924

Architects: Jamieson Parker

Part of: Multnomah County Library

Address: Belmont Library, 1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214

Phone: +15039885382

Website: https://multcolib.org/library-location/belmont

GPS coordinates: 45.51530,-122.62270

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43