Thank you Portland Tribune for featuring LEVER’s Albina Library project, set to open to the public on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Located at 205 N.E. Russell Street, Albina Library is Portland’s largest library to open in more than 100 years. Designed by LEVER, the project includes a 30,000-square-foot addition and an 11,000-square-foot renovation of the historic Carnegie building, totaling 41,000 square feet. At a cost of approximately $55 million, the two-story library is now the second largest in the city and county.

Opening celebrations will take place July 19–20, 2025 and include a ribbon cutting, performances, and hands-on activities. New features include an outdoor courtyard, sensory and teen rooms, nine community rooms, and a 4,300-square-foot early learning area developed with the Burgeon Group. The library also includes an automated materials handling system, updated technology, and modern self-checkout stations.

The expansion integrates community input from over 3,500 participants and incorporates local artwork through partnerships with the Regional Arts and Culture Council and Portland Street Art Alliance. Funding for the project is part of a capital bond program led by Multnomah County Library. Learn more about LEVER's Albina Library project.