Ledding Library

The Ledding Library of Milwaukie is a city-operated public library, a member of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County system, in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. The branch offers the public with over three million books, periodicals and other materials.

Ledding Library of Milwaukie
General information
LocationMilwaukie, Oregon
Address10660 S.E. 21st Ave.
Town or cityMilwaukie, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.446110°N 122.640782°W / 45.446110; -122.640782
OpenedDecember 16, 1964
OwnerThe City of Milwaukie
Technical details
Lifts/elevators1
Other information
ParkingSmall Lot
Website
http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/library/

Details

The current building is a one-story, 18,000 square-foot building opened in January 2020, [1] replacing a building which was constructed in 1964.[2] During construction, the library operated out a temporary location set up in a TriMet park-and-ride.[3]

The previous building had 2 levels: the main floor, and the basement, also called Rowe Children's Library. Dedicated on Dec. 16, 1964, the library had 11,800 square feet of floor space total. [2] As of 2013, the library was the third busiest in the county with 1.4 million annual transactions.[4]


See also

References

  1. Spitaleri, Ellen. "Ledding Library turns page on new building in Milwaukie". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  2. Rendleman, Raymond (2016-02-22). "Milwaukie voters to decide library bond measure". Clackamas Review. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  3. Rendleman, Raymond. "Oregon City, Milwaukie libraries both closed next week". Clackamas Review. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  4. Rendleman, Raymond (May 20, 2013). "Milwaukie checks out library expansion effort". Portland Tribune. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
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