If one seeks sanctuary from the modern plague of municipal philistinism--so eagerly championed by…read morean uneducated Administrator Quinn and Mayor Hogan in their relentless quest to replace charm with residential sprawl--one need only cross the threshold of the Camas Public Library. It is, quite frankly, an absolute oasis of our community. The brickwork possesses a reassuring dignity, the stacks are curated with immaculate discernment, and the tranquil reading areas offers a refuge where a family might actually find solitude from the din of endless construction. A triumph of civic refinement in a town otherwise surrendering to unfettered residential sprawl thanks to the City of Camas and Romano Capital.

I love the library.. but all libraries are not created equal…read more Helpful kind staff..yeah! Roomy and clean, easy to navigate. I had fun wandering around looking for books to check out. Thankful for ample handicap parking, I would not be able to go in if I had to walk even 1 block so thank you To all the folks that did planning on this parking lot! No musty smells here, clean and bright with cool decor all around. Love This library !!

Came here for the Ballot Box Drop Off Location…read more..... I found it...... eventually. It's on the opposite end of the parking lot. Stay to the right of the lot as there are no traffic direction signs of any sort. You'll see it. Big white box. Having never been here before, I had trouble for a minute. But I found it and dropped off a ballot for my area.

I've been a fan of Multnomah County Libraries, and my home library (Gresham Central) for many…read moredecades. During the pandemic, I lost the habit of stopping by the branch, and instead started having my books on hold delivered by mail. But recently I decided to stop by the library again to use it as a bit of a co-working facility. It is just such a great place. The Gresham branch has plenty of parking. It is full of resources available to everyone. The library itself is full of light, and has just enough background activity to be interesting, while still being quiet enough to get some work done.

This is my favorite library in the area. Great kids area, super friendly staff, absolutely love the…read morechildren's librarian. Granted it is a very small adult section of books.

i heart the library! i have so much gratitude for the books, dvds, music cds and magazines that are…read moreavailable to me. i love the computer access for folks, the copy machine, the classes, the online order and renewal system, the activities (like reading groups/everybody reads). i love that the staff are genuine, helpful and always super friendly. the troutdale library is closest to my house, so the one i frequent. it's small but mighty. i visit 1-2 times per week.

This is our local branch and we love it here…read more We participate in their monthly craft event called "Make Anything", where you can pick up a free kit and follow along virtually at home. They always host fun events that adults can participate in! We also take advantage of their board game collection! When you filter by their 3-D objects in their catalog, they have 100s of board games to borrow. You can only borrow 2 at a time but they have recent and interesting games.

Absolutely love it here! This place has become my happy place. The kindness and helpfulness of the…read morestaff really makes it that much more wonderful. As someone who struggles with chronic illness, I came here to do some studying so I can advocate for myself medically. I was able to gather the materials I needed and find a nice quiet spot with a beautiful view of the trees. Outside they had their pride flag flying high and that made me extremely happy to see that they are also very inclusive! The only downside was one child who was screaming on the computer for a good 10 minutes, but he eventually left. Other than that, I truly love the atmosphere here!

A treasure! The Central Library is not just a place for books & media, but it's also a community…read morecenter and an excellent "third space" where someone can just hang out and read, research, and write. Portland is blessed with a great library system, and this is perhaps the jewel in the center of the crown. my library!

Just when I thought this library could not be more lovely, they renovate to add more space for…read morereaders. I do not have children but wandered in to get pictures of the beautiful reading tree. They have truly great seating areas for kids and all the staff are so friendly and want to help! I came in to go to an exhibit at the Collins Gallery which was so wonderful. Keep an eye out as they have all sorts of great activities, lectures and shows here.

It's been about 10 years since I last visited the Midland Library, and wow--what a difference. I…read moreknew they remodeled a few years back, but I finally had the chance to come in today, and it honestly feels like a brand-new space. The library feels so much more spacious than before. I really love the natural light coming through the windows, and the paintings and decorations throughout the building make the whole place feel calming and welcoming. It's the kind of environment that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. They also have several conference rooms, ranging from larger rooms to smaller ones, which is great for meetings or quiet study time. On top of that, there's a dedicated kids' area where children can read, play, and just enjoy being in a space designed for them. Overall, this is an easy 5/5. An excellent place to bring your kids, read some books, or just enjoy a peaceful, well-designed library. I'm really glad I came back.

They had such an amazing and extensive kids section. With lots of activities and books in so many…read morelanguages. My toddler spent an hour just happily exploring. But don't walk through the nearby Midland Park unless you want something more illicit than board books. No one bothered us, but we were for sure in the wrong place.

I live in Clackamas county, but they were really cool about giving me the dual library card here. I…read morethought the Hoodland branch library was small, but this is a small library too. I was on my way to Sayler's and forgot to print the coupon they used to run during the week, where you got $10 off a dinner, so I thought I'd pop in here, use the computer and print it out. I did have to wait for about 15 minutes for a computer, but that flies by in a library. They were very nice and I ended up checking books out for a trip i was taking.

Really small library with an even smaller selection. Didn't come close to finding anything I…read morewanted to, the only way to walk away with something is to just grab a book and hope you like what they have. Cool.kids section and decent for computer use.

The staff at this library are friendly and helpful, they help me find my books when I need help…read morefinding one. The atmosphere is nice and not very loud, just some chatting. The people here look very focused on their work. I saw many people on the computers and lots of kids around, which made it feel like such a lovely, welcoming space to be.

It's been nearly a year since I wrote this review and covered many of the excellent indoor…read moreamenities here at the Rocwood Multnomah County Library. I've not had a chance to speak of the outdoor amenities until now. And what might be those outdoor parking lot amenities be? Well they are three new-ish Blink machines! OK, she's gone around the bend this time for sure. No, no stick with me! Blink machines are outdoor chargers for all-electric cars (and for hybrids). You have to apply for the card and it works like a credit card at the gas pump. It's a little more complex than that, but the Blink card and a guardian angel saved Ron and I a miserable afternoon after going up to Multnomah Falls and then running out of charge. Our dear guardian angel charged up a Blink machine for us and saved the day. This is a great place to have the Blink machines because this library is located near the freeway entrances. It's just plain a relief for electric car owners to have them there. I'm trying to do my part to get the word out. Thanks so much Multnomah County Library system for going above and beyond the call of duty!

On Saturday, I had an agenda. I had to complete my Continuing Education requirements to renew my…read morePharmacy Technician License and the mobile app is a nightmare so off to the Library. I didn't account for the mass of people however...it just took me a couple extra minutes to find a parking spot then I went in. The experience this time was considerably better. There was more noise than usual, but it was for a good reason. There was assisting going on...with many translators available that was helping people. There wasn't any DoorDash issues and the kids there were pretty well behaved. I was able to complete my task very quickly and efficiently and that was definitely a good thing.

Had a fantastic time browsing for sale books and got one about American Culture and another about…read moreHawaii. $1 each, I didn't have cash on me and the librarian told me to come back with $2 next time I had it but luckily found $2 I. The car. Super sweet and kind librarians here and a great selection of books!