The North Portland Library may not appear to have changed much when it closed in April 2023 for repairs over two years ago.
More than a century later, the building’s iconic brick façade—which was first constructed in 1913 as part of a series of public library grants from benefactor Andrew Carnegie—remains intact along North Killingsworth Street. However, when you approach the side door, you’ll notice a less familiar black-brick building that’s part of the library’s 1,500-square-foot addition.
