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Street Books

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Street Books is a street library that brings books, community, resources, and advocacy to people living outside in Portland, with librarians showing up weekly around the city to meet people where they are. It also offers harm reduction support, PDX ID assistance, and a recurring Queer Book Drive and queer-inclusive collection. See their site for hours and locations; librarian@streetbooks.org.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+

Services offered

AdvocacyPeer supportID & documentsRecovery & substance use

Who it's for

Currently unhoused

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