Board of Directors

Katie Hale, President

Debbie Vasen, Secretary

Pattie Carlin, Treasurer

Connor Bates
Mary Finn
Corrina Mason
Liz Olufson
Valarie Pearce
Jenny Peddicord
Marguerite Schumm
Dan Shirey
Katie Van Alyne

Meet Our Staff

Jason Greene
Sort Room Manager
jason.greene@friends-library.org
(503) 988-6191

Jackie Starr
Executive Director
jackie.starr@friends-library.org
(503) 224-9176

Lisa Jordan
Friends Library Store Volunteer Coordinator
lisa.jordan@friends-library.org

Lisa Hogan
Sort Room Assistant
lisa.hogan@friends-library.org

Justin Duff
Online/Specialty Sales Manager
justin.duff@friends-library.org
(503) 988-9732

Mary Walsh
Rose City Reads Volunteer Coordinator
mary.walsh@friends-library.org


Chelsea Kottre
Membership Specialist
Chelsea.kottre@friends-library.org

With the weather turning, come grab your new cozy read to snuggle up with. 🍂🍁☕️ We’re open 11AM-5PM Tues- Sat (221 NE 122ND AVE). #cozyreads #fallvibes #cozybooks #portland #pdx #portlandbookstore #portlandreads #pdxbookstore #pnw #pnwbooks
COLLECTORS CORNER FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Rare first edition copy of Upton Sinclair’s 1933 political essay ‘The Way Out’! Beautifully inscribed: ‘To Florence + Rob: You are education. With love, Upton Sinclair.’ Likely insc
Our volunteers are scary talented. Volunteer Sherrolyn crafts folded book art from hardcovers we can’t sell. One more phase in the book cycle of life. For sale at Rose City Reads & Friends Library store. #friendsofthelibrary #rosecityreads
Day two fresh stock! Come on in and grab your $1 Kids Books! We’re open 11AM - 5PM (221 NE 122ND AVE)
The fight continues. Support Banned Books Week by visiting Rose City Reads and choosing a literary gem to protect your freedom📚 #bannedbookweek #rosecityreads #portlandbookstore #pdxbookstore #pdx #portland #portlandoregon #bannedbooks #supportthe
Meet the booksies, our newest (and fluffiest) arrivals at the Friends Library Store. 📚 They’ve escaped the shelves and are exploring the Central Library! From Pride and Prejudice to The Tell-Tale Heart, these plush classics are the perfect re
Our New Arrivals shelf is full of gently used books that just made their way to the Friends Library Store. From recent releases to timeless favorites, these donated treasures are waiting for their next reader. 📚 What’s your favorite kind of b
It’s still National Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨ Stop by the Friends Library Store to explore our special display celebrating Hispanic authors. From fiction to children’s books—you’ll find a variety of genres to enjoy. 📚💛 #na
Don’t forget that Educators will receive a 30% discount today at Friends Library Store @ Central and Rose City Reads (excluding Collector’s Corner items). We hope to see you!
We’re so grateful for our generous donors who keep our shelves stocked with the newest reads. 📚 Check out these titles published in 2024 and 2025. Come browse, find your next favorite, and support your library at the same time! #FriendsOfTh

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