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New libraries, community center, park coming to Oak Lodge/Gladstone area

With the opening of the new Gladstone Library building in September 2024, Clackamas County's plan to design and build two libraries to meet the growing needs of residents — one in the city of Gladstone and one in the Oak Lodge service area — is halfway complete. (Video: Overview of New Gladstone Library)

The new Oak Lodge Library is under construction and expected to open in fall 2025.

The two libraries are jointly operated by the county to maximize efficiency, achieve economies of scale and provide high-quality, consistent services to all residents.

Adjacent to the new Oak Lodge Library, the North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) is repurposing the Concord School building to serve as a community center and constructing a park. (NCPRD construction update)

Gladstone Library Artist Rendering

Gladstone Library

525 Portland Ave., Gladstone 

The new library is open!

  • Mon, Fri & Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
  • Tues, Wed & Thurs: 11 am - 7 pm
  • Closed Sunday  

Architect's rendering of the Oak Lodge Library

New Oak Lodge Library

Adjacent to 3811 SE Concord Rd, Oak Grove

  • Construction: October 2024 – August 2025
  • Grand Opening: Fall 2025 (tentative)

Exterior of the Concord School

Concord Property: Park and Community Center

3811 SE Concord Road, Oak Grove

  • Design in progress
  • Construction: December 2023 – Summer 2025

How We Got Here

October 2017Clackamas 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 2018North 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 2019Clackamas County and the City of Gladstone formalize intergovernmental agreement for construction and operation of the Gladstone Library
2019-2021Task forces and project team conduct extensive community outreach to develop master plans for each site
November 2021Board of County Commissioners agrees to use $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to proceed with building the Gladstone Library
May 2022Board of County Commissioners delays construction on the libraries based on significant construction cost escalations and market volatility
October 2022Board 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 2023Board of County Commissioners approves the use of approximately $8 million from the general fund toward construction of the libraries
May 2023Board of County Commissioners approves final funding plans for construction of the libraries.
June 2023Gladstone Library groundbreaking ceremony
September 2023Groundbreaking celebration for Oak Lodge Library and new NCPRD park
September 2024New Gladstone Library opens to the public