Officials said Monday that all of Multnomah County’s heavily used libraries have moved to the same hours.
In order to streamline staff scheduling and make it easier for consumers to know when they can access libraries, officials said they unilaterally changed the county’s library branches’ business hours. This decision occasionally led to unscheduled closures at some branches this year.
By providing morning and evening hours on various days throughout Multnomah County, the library is attempting to accommodate the needs and preferences of families, working individuals, and others, according to a statement from Director of Libraries Annie Lewis.
Four of the county’s 21 library branches are closed for renovations as a result of a capital bond that voters approved in 2020. The following are the new library hours:
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Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sunday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
According to the county, the shift in opening and closing hours did not shorten the library system’s working hours, save money, eliminate employment, or lower staff hours or compensation.
Since 2013, library timetables have not undergone such a significant alteration. Shawn Cunningham, a library representative, said hours were determined by location and size prior to the unified timetable taking effect on Sunday.
According to officials, the county’s hours and locations page has more details on library opening hours, including any modifications brought on by severe weather.
Austin De Dios reports on programs, politics, and other topics in Multnomah County. You can reach him at @AustinDeDios, [email protected], or 503-319-9744.
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