This is definitely one of my favorite library in the area! They have so many books that most of the…read morelibraries don't have, I found some amazing books ranging from vintage to current and present day. I really love the way this library is set up and the library of things that they have here as well.

We are so fortunate to have such a nice library. The librarians are happy to help you with…read moreresources online. Very relaxing to browse new books and a good way to find books to read is with their recommendations. There are also book cubs you can join to get into reading, if you have meant to.

What a wonderful experience it was to come in today, get my library card and get some work printed…read more I have never been here before and I was immediately greeted by the front desk who made everything so easy for me! And even gave me a bag to keep my papers dry in the pouring rain today! I'm so happy to have a library so close to home!

Recently remodeled, very welcoming. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read more I wish they opened earlier (open weekdays @ 10AM).

Cool unique things about this library - Full recording…read morestudio tucked away on the second floor - Auditorium with 200 seats (also second floor) - Spacious, dedicated reading room soundproofed from the rest of the library (second floor) - 2 sensory rooms, one of each floor - Large Lucky Day Section - Plenty of desks/community rooms for studying - Great seating on the first floor - Large children's section Cons - Parking is tight and is located underground. It will be more ideal to take the Max/Bus since the Trimet stops right at the front - Elevators are a bit tricky to find. Signage could be bigger/more clear.

This just opened. It was designed to rival the downtown main library and surpass it in community…read morefacilities. It is large, two stories, with plenty of casual seating, coffee tables handy, and shared tables with chairs. The opening was filled with families and the library has unique facilities worth traveling to from any Multnomah County branch library neighborhood. It is on the MAX light rail, the Division rapid bus, and is by City Hall, and an upscale strip mall. They have check-out laptops - Windows and Chromebooks, and the regular library computers. There is an auditorium holding 200, plus large and small meeting rooms. They have a large area for small children with a structure for crawling and climbing. They have a large maker space with 3d printing, laser engraving, printing pictures on shirts, sewing, vinyl stencils, and a lot of arts and crafts children may enjoy. What drew me is their professional music recording studio. I have never seen this in any library. They have 2 small rooms for musicians and microphones, the larger making an attempt at acoustically absorbing. They are by the small control room. There, the recording core is a 16 channel API console coupled to ProTools by top-ranked United Audio converters. I worked for years professionally on API consoles. API is an American company and highly respected. They have made wise choices on the analog outboard gear. I think the outboard gear is all/almost all American. The classic 1176s are on the way. They have an array of plugins for ProTools to supplement the analog outboard processors. They chose Barefoot monitor speakers, made in Portland, and respected. I'm interested to see how this recording program evolves, hopefully in collaboration with K-12 schools, Mt Hood Community College, Rock and Roll Camp for girls, Ethos, and Bodecker. Architecturally, the firm was Holst, they spent the budget on a grand circular staircase in the middle of the building. It is narrow, about 2 people wide. As a nice touch, there are lower children and higher adult hand railings. They went wild on glulam inside. Not sure how that is going to work outside by the main entrance, water is the enemy of glulam. There are elevators. It seems the rest of the stairs are for emergency use only. The East Multnomah County library can be a magnet for families, children reading, learning, and making. It can be a great resource for the neighboring K-12 districts too. And parents, even small children, can benefit from being read to and experiencing books. The Multnomah County East County Library is a beautiful and unique facility. It has the potential to become the East County family living room where everyone can learn and make.

This county library allows homeless people to basically live in their bathroom stalls. Pretty…read moreinconvenient if you need to take a poop. Also they open way too late.

I am so happy I got a replacement library card recently. I lost my original one several years ago…read morewhen I lived in SE Portland. I received my new card at the tiny NE location next to Whole Foods, just off 15th and Fremont. As this is the closest location to my neighborhood, I was happy to learn that I could select all of my desired my items online and have them shipped and held for pick up at my convenient NE location. Back when I lived in SE, the online services were not as extensive, so I kinda didn't use my card as much as I should have back then, I just bought 'em at the bookstore. I am a true book lover and I have an entire room in my house filled with various books, but given the current state of the economy, I am feeling less frivolous. I would much rather get a taste for a book by borrowing it from the library, than immediately running out and buying it, only to discover that I may not want to read it again. On my most recent trip to the library, I not only got a great novel, but an audio book for my daily commute, as well as cookbooks and gardening books. Even the selection at my tiny local branch was very good. The downtown library is really amazing. Not only for it's vast selection, but because it has that lovely historic library feel. The folks who work at the various Multnomah County Libraries vary in the levels of customer service they choose to provide. When I got my replacement card, the librarian who assisted me was outstanding. Super friendly and cheerful. Her counterpart on a different day, however, was rather stone-faced and generally rather uptight. In general, the library system here is well-organized and I am amazed at the selection of current titles in all of the sections. I am very pleased overall with my newly acquired replacement card.

You can get access to the computers here free if you're out of state but if you want a library card…read moremembership it'll be $200 annually. The circulation desk employee was nice and knowledgeable. The parking doesn't have too much space but we were able to find a spot. The library had a top floor with more books for adults. The lower floor was for children. The restroom looked clean. There's a water refill station. It smells clean inside. There's a terrace you can read from on the second floor. There's a sensory room you ring the bell for if you want access to it. Outside there's a drop off ballot box.

The Albina Library reopened after a big renovation. The staff is helpful and friendly. The kid's…read moresection is beautiful. Colorful murals and cute little tables and chairs. The upstairs section has great natural light, lots of tables to work at with outlets. Private cubicles and computers with access to printers. There's an outside courtyard that is fun and functional. It's a wonderful place!

The Miller library is a beautiful piece of architecture with a rich history and an abundance of…read moreresources. For years I've been using the library's Summit system as a way to save money on books. I'm surprised not more people do this. I also make use of their online databases, and the workers are more than willing to help with any questions or concerns you may have. The learning center has been a life-saver. Basement: quiet floor, DVD players available First floor: Peet's Coffee, printing/scanning services, rentals of mice, laptops, laptops that play DVDs, etc. Second floor: awesome help desk to help you out with research Third floor: perfect for group meetings. I either book a room or use one of the tables by the window Fourth floor: my favorite quiet floor, complete with private cubicles Fifth floor: quiet floor

I figured it was about time for me to write up a review for the PSU library as I have been spending…read moremost of my time there lately. This library has many different spaces available in order to get your school work done; whether it be solo or with a group. There are six floors in the library, half of them are quiet study and the other half allow talking in order for group work to happen. There are quite a few private group study rooms that are available for rent to students (be sure to reserve these way in advance during mid-term and finals weeks). The library has a whole slew of computers as well as several print stations. The print stations are hooked up to web print so you can conveniently print from your own laptop. There is a reference desk located on the second floor. If you don't know where to get started in this large library. you should stop by the reference desk first. I've also had a bit of luck having them help me with my research. These librarians went to school to learn how to research things, go take advantage of their expertise! I also enjoy the various views I can get depending on which side of the library I decide to it on. If you sit on the east side of the building (the front) you have a nice view of the Park Blocks and a beautiful tree that grows right in front of the library. If you head to the west side you get a view of the football field. I have had much entertainment from watching everything from soccer and football practice to martial arts practice and cricket games.

I've been here with my child for several story times. The library itself is small and unassuming,…read morebut they've dedicated a large portion of the library for children's books. There are also a few toys for the kids and a computer at their level. After story time is over they oftentimes have a craft or fun thing to do after. Outside of the children's area they have a nice selection of books and several computers. They have easy parking right around the corner.

I thought I would keep up with my library reviews just because libraries in the area are a great…read moresource of entertainment. Thank you Fort Vancouver Regional Library District for said entertainment. This library has gone down hill since I was little. Yes, I have used this library for as long as I can remember. I don't know if it is necessarily the library's fault considering the space they are in and the community they serve. The building this branch is in is attached to a community center of sorts. The center serves free meals to seniors on some days so the food smell lingers in the library. It is not pleasant. This library is very tiny and very crowded. There are several computers bays, tables, chairs, and shelves randomly placed throughout the room. Tables are normally always packed with patrons that are playing card games that I'm guessing is Pokemon based on the fantastic geek talk going on. Shelves also go along the outside edges of the room but when I've gone in there recently there are many holes without books. Plus there doesn't seem to be much order to the books. I'm not sure if that's just the way they shelve here or if it is the patrons taking it upon themselves to put the books back. I hate trying to search for anything in here because of that very reason. I have only checked out books a couple of times in the last year here just because they have a book that I wanted to read but didn't feel like having it shipped to the Camas branch. The first time I checked out, I didn't realize they had a self checkout station because it wasn't properly marked. I stood at the counter as the librarian was checking books back in at the very same counter. Instead of her nicely directing me to the self checkout she just glared at me. Wow, way to be super friendly and helpful...at least a customer told me about it after she saw the glare. Now I know to use that anytime I need to check something out and hope I never have a question when that lady is working! Granted the only time I ever really want to use this branch of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is to return books. There are three drop off boxes outside the building in the front so even when the library is closed on Sundays or Mondays I can still turn books in without having to drive that far. Plus it means I wouldn't have to go in to the tiny, cramped, smelly library.

Hadn't visited this library before until this month, and now I've been a couple of times in the…read morepast two weeks. Seems geared toward kids -- 75% of the stacks are picture books, early readers, etc. And a good portion of those are bilingual and non-English materials (mostly Spanish). There's also a play area (play kitchen), duplos, bins full of board books, and coloring pages. And, yes, there is a hand sanitizer. The adult section is tucked into one nook -- this is where you'll find fiction, NF, graphic novels, and YA. Like any library there are computers; wasn't too busy on a late Saturday morning. Bonus for easy parking (lot and street) and the park right across the way! We'll probably end up going to the big sibling Brookwood location more often, just for proximity and larger size of its collection, but this branch isn't half bad.

Hats off to a great library. With a good board game collection besides books, the library offers…read moreother services such as notary service. I love their interiors which is quite updated with technology.