Polish Library Building Association

Polish Library Building Association PLBA organizes and develops the local Polish Community in Portland, OR. Small does not mean insignificant, however! Stefaniak, Trustee
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Polish Library Building Association is a nonprofit organization that represents, organizes and develops the local Polish community. Polish community in Portland, in comparison with Chicago or New York is relatively small and best estimates account for no more than three thousand people. Vibrant, active and vocal members of PLBA represent wide variety of interests and professions, among others: sci

entists and scholars, artists and musicians, physicians and contractors, sportsman and politicians, each excelling in their disciplines. A little bit out our history:
Polonia first started in Portland at the end of the 19th century. They met in a building called the "Bialy Orzel" (White Eagle) on the Willamette River. A white eagle on a red background is the symbol of Poland. On the first floor was a Polish restaurant, and on the second floor meetings of various Polish groups took place. This building still stands today and is currently a McMenamin's Brew Pub and Restaurant. In 1892 eleven people meeting at the White Eagle decided to register with the Polish National Alliance (PNA) in Chicago. This was the first PNA group in Portland, "Patriotic Group Number 195". And so the first official organization of Polonia in Portland, Oregon was established. The PLBA society was created in the beginning of the twenty century. We do not know exactly when, however, on July 8th 1911 PLBA was registered under the State of Oregon with the following Articles of Incorporation. During the registration, the total funds of the society were $500.00 in cash, which is comparable to $45,000.00 today. It was registered personally by the following officers:

Bronisław Dombrowski, President
B. Sobolewski, Treasurer
Wincenty Ścibor, Secretary
S. Hacuk, Trustee
Jan Strychalski, Trustee

PLBA purchased a lot on April 30th, 1912 and started to build the Polish Hall on it. The building was completed in 1914.

Check out our friends in Seattle. Their Polish Festival is in two weeks. Sobótka from Portland will be there performing ...
06/27/2026

Check out our friends in Seattle. Their Polish Festival is in two weeks. Sobótka from Portland will be there performing as well. We hope to see you there!

Join us Saturday, July 4 at 4PM to celebrate 250 years of American Independence. There will be games, food, and refreshm...
06/11/2026

Join us Saturday, July 4 at 4PM to celebrate 250 years of American Independence. There will be games, food, and refreshments as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial Independence Day.

If you'd like to help organize or volunteer, please come to our monthly PLBA meeting this Sunday, June 14th at 12:30 PM. to help plan the event, or contact us to let us know you'd like to help volunteer.

A Gathering in Memory of Małgorzata Chrzanowska-JeskeSaturday, June 6th @ 12 noon at the Polish Library Building(entry f...
06/04/2026

A Gathering in Memory of Małgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske

Saturday, June 6th @ 12 noon at the Polish Library Building
(entry from N Failing Street across from St. Stanislaus Polish Catholic Church)
3832 N Interstate Portland, OR (just north of Overlook Park station on the MAX Yellow Line)

After a sudden illness, which she battled fiercely, Małgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske passed away this May. Friends, colleagues, students, and all who knew her are invited to gather, share memories, and reflect upon an accomplished, busy, and fulfilling life cut short, with so many plans in progress. There will be stories, a peak at the photos and videos with which her family chronicled her life, passions, and adventures, along with light refreshments reflecting her tastes and background.

If possible, please RSVP using the form below to help us approximate the number of people who will attend, and share your email address in case there are any changes or additional details to communicate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPuG3h2ihl85kth3zGWd4y3hiNcLR2ebgbn1QKOxlAoWSt9Q/viewform

We ask and encourage everyone, whether you are able to attend or not, to recall some prominent memories and write them down. Perhaps dig up some photos of an activity shared. Maybe a favorite memory or a place you associate with her. Please, send whatever you like … a funny anecdote, a group photo, a compliment or even a complaint … as a last email to [email protected] … or bring it with you and share it in person.

Join us this Sunday to celebrate our annual (early) Mothers and Fathers Day. May 3rd is also the day Poland celebrates i...
04/28/2026

Join us this Sunday to celebrate our annual (early) Mothers and Fathers Day. May 3rd is also the day Poland celebrates its constitution, the first constitution in Europe, and the second in the world after the US constitution.

The events starts at 12:30 PM. Please join us we will have performances by the students of the Polish School, a live performance by our own band DeMolKa, and some sweets.

There will also be a grill organized by the Polish Library Building Association. Please join us, admission and food is free.

04/09/2026

Dyżur konsularny w Seattle, WA (19-20 maja 2026 r.) W dn. 19-20 maja 2026 r. w siedzibie Domu Polskiego w Seattle, WA odbędzie się dyżur konsularny. Konsulat Generalny RP w Los Angeles informuje, że w dniach 19-20 maja 2026 r. w siedzibie Domu Polskiego w Seattle, WA odbędzie się dyżur ko...

Happy Easter to everyone!Wesołych świąt wilkanocnych!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to everyone!
Wesołych świąt wilkanocnych!

Our band is getting ready for their performance! Music starts in five minutes!
03/22/2026

Our band is getting ready for their performance! Music starts in five minutes!

We even have a photo booth!
03/22/2026

We even have a photo booth!

30 minutes left!
03/22/2026

30 minutes left!

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3832 N. Interstate Avenue
Portland, OR
97227

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+15032874077

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