Clackamas County is designing and building two libraries – one in the City of Gladstone and one in the Oak Lodge service area – to meet the growing needs of residents. The two libraries will be jointly operated to maximize efficiency, achieve economies of scale and provide high-quality, consistent services to all residents.
Current Gladstone and Oak Lodge library buildings
For years, the Gladstone and Oak Grove/Jennings Lodge areas have been in need of new, modern library facilities.
Architect’s drawing of exterior of new Gladstone Library
Gladstone Library
The new Gladstone Library will be located at 525 Portland Ave., Gladstone, at the corner of Portland Ave. and Dartmouth. The building master plan is complete, the former Gladstone City Hall, which was located on the construction site, has been removed, and construction is beginning in June 2023. The library is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
Architect’s drawing of exterior of new Oak Lodge Library
Oak Lodge Library
The new Oak Lodge Library will be on property owned by North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) at 3811 SE Concord Road that is also the location of the historic Concord School building. The library building is being designed; construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2023. NCPRD is planning to convert the adjacent school building into a community center and build a new park on the property.
Community Task Forces
Gladstone Library Task Force Concord Property and Library Planning Task Force
Two task forces worked with county staff and advised the Board of County Commissioners on the creation of master plans for the Gladstone Library and Oak Lodge Library, and future uses of the Concord Property. Task force members are community residents with an interest or expertise in historic preservation, parks, sports, libraries and other relevant topics.
For questions, contact communityproject@clackamas.us.
Library Progress
Oak Lodge Library
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Concord Site (Oak Lodge Library, Park, Community Center)
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History
| October 2017 | Clackamas County and the City of Gladstone agree to provide new library facilities and services to the residents of Gladstone and Oak Lodge library service areas |
| March 2018 | North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) becomes the owner of Concord Elementary School in Oak Grove as part of a Strategic Partnership with North Clackamas School District |
| November 2019 | Clackamas County and the City of Gladstone formalize intergovernmental agreement for construction and operation of the Gladstone Library |
| 2019-2021 | Task forces and project team conduct extensive community outreach to develop master plans for each site |
| November 2021 | Board of County Commissioners agrees to use $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to proceed with building the Gladstone Library |
| May 2022 | Board of County Commissioners delays construction on the libraries based on significant construction cost escalations and market volatility |
| October 2022 | Board of County Commissioners approves the use of approximately $6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for construction of the Gladstone Library and up to $9 million of ARPA funds for construction of the Oak Lodge Library |
| January 2023 | Board of County Commissioners approves the use of approximately $8 million from the general fund toward construction of the libraries |
| May 2023 | Board of County Commissioners approves final funding plans for construction of the libraries. |