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Central Library

The Central Library is a three-story public library branch in the of , United States. Opened in 1913, it serves as the main branch of the Multnomah County Library system.
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday: 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Tuesday and Wednesday: noon—8:00 PM
    Thursday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Sunday: noon—6:00 PM
  • Type: Library
  • Description: main library in Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Also known as: “Portland Central Library”
  • Address: 801 Southwest 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Portland Art Museum and Guild Theatre.

Museum
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The is an art museum in , United States. The has 240,000 square feet, with more than 112,000 square feet of gallery space. is situated 960 feet south of Central Library.

Theater building
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The is a historic former theater building in downtown , in the United States. The theater was completed and opened in 1927. is situated 340 feet southeast of Central Library.

Square
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is a city park in in the U.S. state of . Opened in 2009 at a cost of $9.5 million, it covers a 700-space underground parking garage, which connects underground to the and the . is situated 490 feet east of Central Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Portland and Portland.

Suburb
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is the central business district of , , . It is on the west bank of the in the northeastern corner of the southwest section of the city and where most of the city's high-rise buildings are found.

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Few American cities can match the youthful spirit of , "The City of Roses". The largest city in the state of , 's residents are proud of their city, which draws people for its scenic beauty, great outdoors environment, excellent…

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Southwest comprises the part of the city south of Burnside and west of the river, including the downtown core and Washington Park.

Central Library

Latitude
45.51916° or 45° 31′ 9″ north
Longitude
-122.68322° or 122° 40′ 60″ west
Elevation
95 feet (29 metres)
Levels
3
Operator
Multnomah County Library
Open location code
84QVG898+MP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 32499299
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Geo­Names ID
7210535
Wiki­data ID
Q5061362
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In Other Languages

From Japanese to Spanish—“Central Library” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “中央図書館 (オレゴン州ポートランド)”
  • Japanese: “中央図書館”
  • Spanish: “central Library”
  • Spanish: “Central Library”

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Localities in the Area

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