Hollywood Library
🏢 Multnomah County Library · Portland, Oregon
Hollywood Library
Hollywood Library opened its current home in 2002 inside a first-of-its-kind mixed-use building in NE Portland that combines library space with residential housing. A 2026 renovation added a new mural by artist Kyler Martz celebrating author Beverly Cleary, whose beloved Ramona Quimby books are set in this very neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–6pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4040 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 988-5123
Website: multcolib.org
Plus Code: 84QVG9QH+3G (Portland, OR)
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📖 About Hollywood Library
Hollywood Library is one of the most storied branches of Multnomah County Library, tracing its roots to 1917 when neighbors in the Rose City Park area organized a reading room at 1236 Sandy Road. A permanent building opened in 1926 at NE Hancock Street, and the branch was officially renamed Hollywood Library in 1959 to reflect its service area. In 2002 the library moved to its current four-story mixed-use building at 4040 NE Tillamook Street — the first collaboration of its kind in Portland, pairing a full public library with residential housing above. Following voter approval of a $387 million county bond in 2020, Hollywood Library closed in 2025 for interior refresh renovations and reopened in 2026 with an upgraded children's area, improved technology, and a striking new mural by Kyler Martz honoring Beverly Cleary, the Newbery Medal-winning author who grew up in this neighborhood and set her Ramona and Henry Huggins books on the streets nearby.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Roots to 1917 — one of Portland's oldest branch libraries, originally the Rose City Park Library serving Laurelhurst and Beaumont
- 2002 mixed-use building was the first library-residential collaboration in the Portland area, designed by Thomas Hacker and Associates Architects
- 2026 renovation added a mural by Kyler Martz honoring Beverly Cleary, whose Ramona Quimby books are set in this Hollywood-district neighborhood
- Four reservable community rooms (including a Large Room seating 40) available for meetings, classes, and events
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Wednesday until 8 p.m., and open every day of the week including Sundays
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Hollywood Library cardholders can borrow, stream, and research for free through Multnomah County Library's digital collection:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying, scanning & fax
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Holds pickup for items requested online
- Lucky Day collection — popular titles, no holds required
- Community rooms for meetings and events (reservable)
- Accessible computer options, magnifying tools & sensory accommodation aids
- Accessible entrance and restrooms
🎸 Programs
- Family, toddler & Book Babies storytimes
- Graphic novel club and video game club for teens
- 2S/Indigiqueer Crafts and community craft programs
- Tech help drop-in sessions
- Summer reading program for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Portland
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does the Hollywood Library's history go?
The library's origins date to 1917, when residents of Portland's Rose City Park neighborhood established a reading room at 1236 Sandy Road. It moved to a permanent building in 1926, was renamed Hollywood Library in 1959, and relocated to its current mixed-use building at 4040 NE Tillamook Street in 2002.
Why is there a Beverly Cleary mural at Hollywood Library?
Author Beverly Cleary grew up in this neighborhood and set her beloved Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins books on the streets of the Hollywood district. A 2026 renovation funded by Multnomah County's 2020 library bond added a new mural by artist Kyler Martz celebrating Cleary's literary legacy in the community.
Can I reserve a meeting room at Hollywood Library?
Yes. Hollywood Library has four reservable community rooms: three Small Rooms (1A, 1B, 1C) each accommodating about 2 people for focused work, and a Large Room (1E) that seats up to 40 people for presentations or larger gatherings. Room reservations can be made through the MCL website.
What are Hollywood Library's hours, including evenings and weekends?
Hollywood Library is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday noon–8 p.m.; and Sunday noon–6 p.m. The branch is open every day of the week.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.