I love that they got a new library. I went there to actually study and use a private room. The…read morefirst time was great. I was happy and grateful to get the room. The second time I went there there was no room and nobody was in the community room. I was studying for a huge exam and really needed it to be quiet. I was told I could use the community room. I went there and closed the sliding doors because it made it much quieter. All someone had to do was open it to come in and use it. However, someone who worked there just opened the doors without saying a word to me. I was pretty upset. I asked if he could please keep the doors open but I was told no . I really really needed that time. So I packed up my stuff and left. Libraries aren't really very quiet. They used to be but not anymore. To really study you need a room and even then people talk very loudly right near the door. It is frustrating. The library is beautiful and there librarians overall were very kind and nice. Just not the place at all for studying that's all,

Very clean and quiet and on the smaller side physically but, they do still have a great little…read morechildren's section and they also have a couple private study rooms open to the public, nice new computers, copy/printers that are always available unlike some places that you're stuck waiting for one to open up. My favorite thing would have to be that they allow members to rent up to 80 items at any given time; movies, books, etc all for 2wks-1month!! ps. becoming a member is super easy. Bring a piece of mail to verify your address and you can rent the max right away otherwise you can use your trial membership card to rent 5 items until you can bring your proof.

This is a really great and clean library with a lot of resources for the community, every time I…read morecome here I am helped with what I need to be helped with, and they have an excellent selection of books, audiobooks, and movies. They also are always having events and activities for adults and children alike, I've even attended a few of them myself. I highly recommend this library and it's definitely one of my favorite libraries that are a part of the Clackamas library system.

It almost gets 5 stars because, good God, the previous and totally inadequate library for the…read moreClackamas / Sunnyside / Happy Valley area was shoved into 2 adjacent spaces in a strip mall adjacent to the Clackamas Town Center named Clackamas Corner. It was a sad excuse for a library, but it probably reflected the area's previous bucolic nature. It was reported that, about 25 years ago, the Sunnyside corridor was mostly berry farms. The Happy Valley Library is in a building that is newer and far removed from the mall and the major junction of Sunnyside Rd. and I-205. In a way, this is good and bad. It's good because the location is bigger and newer, but a lot of the catchment area for this library, such as the patron base who lives closer to SE 82nd Avenue, doesn't have the ability to get around, and needs a library's services can't get here as easily. I don't remember what used to be in this newer, larger building. It wasn't designed as a library from scratch, though. The Happy Valley Library is comparable to the West Linn Library of the Clackamas County System in its size and level of services. However, the personalities are very different. This one is very spacious and open, while the West Linn Library is cozier and has more nooks and crannies. The service here is about on par with that of West Linn's, where it is good but a little cool. Is there a connection between gray skies and books that makes library employees more somber? I once walked into a library in Las Vegas only to be greeted with a "sunny disposition." I'll stay on topic. Also, this library is located in an area that appears to be "planned," with a shopping center in front, and a traffic circle with small businesses and park-like features around it. Simply stated, this is a very good neighborhood library.

A cozy Multco. Library with everything you need! The check out and returns are clearly placed, the…read morelarge font books are easy to find, the sections make it feel like stacks. I always appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the books on display. Thank you librarians and book transporters for the well organized holds section!

Sellwoods adorable library, that's small but has everything you could need. Parking is street…read moreparking and I usually can find a spot right upfront. It's a single level library with no steps or stairs so it's easily accessible. The library is lined with windows so it's bright, clean and always organized. The librarians here are helpful, kind and passionate about their jobs. You can truly see the love they have for literature. They always have a great selection for how small this library is, if they don't have what you're looking for it's easy to order and get what you need. Not to mention there's a fantastic food truck selection just up the street as well as coffee and shopping to make a day of it!

I love our library. The staff that has helped me are so knowledgeable and friendly. They often have…read morethe books I want to borrow and the environment for sitting down with a good book is nice and inviting. Thankful to have this beautiful place in my community

Folks here are patient and roll with the needs of the community. Their extensive collection is…read moreaugmented by 12 other libraries in Clackamas County or LINCC. Staff is knowledgeable and easy to work with. Just a list of their monthly programs can take up to 8 pages. Sandy Library brings music, culture, and digital outreach to the community of Sandy in a thoughtful way. Every first Friday of the month they have a great event, Library Coffeehouse. Starbucks donates coffee, the Friends purchase light snacks, and there is a great band from 6-8.

I stopped in to use the computer for a few minutes and print some pages. From the moment I entered…read moreto the moment I left the staff were extremely kind and helpful as it was my first time there. The computer seemed new and updated and I did not have any issues with any of their services. You can actually wipe down the computers and keyboards with Clorox wipes and there's also hand sanitizer. I enjoyed those features. There were several parking places along the side to park in or there is also street parking. There was some kind of child reading class going on and it was a bit loud and distracting at times for what I was working on. It wasn't the normal quiet sanctuary of a library that I have always experienced. It is close to where I am staying for the moment so I will return if need be.

I have been waiting to get my library card for quite some time! Covid put a halt to that. I was…read moreable to get a temporary number online but for some reason a few months later, I was having a little hiccup with the Libby app. I chatted with a librarian online (they're available 24 hours a day- WHAT! ) and they responded so fast and were so friendly! Well it was so quick that when I got off the chat and tried my temporary number again it still wasn't working. While on the chat they told me I could pick up a card at the library again! So that's just what I did. It took literally one minute and my ID and then I was on my way with a brand new shiny library card. I'm an official Oregonian now! I can't wait til everything opens up and I can park myself inside this library with all the books.

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.

My Son and I were here at Portland Community College for a memorial service at the Sylvania…read morePerforming Arts Center next door. We arrived early and decided to hang out in the Library. The Sylvania Library is a handsome and modern 2-story structure, with the right combination of technology, private meeting and study space, and public areas. My favourite was the comfortable stuffed chairs in the front area of the ground floor. There was lots of light and space, along with an interesting "Pescado" art piece. This is a great place to be quiet.

This is a great library. The natural lighting makes the library more welcoming and less…read moreintimidating. There is a lot of computer terminals but also just study desks with outlets for laptop users. The library is also very clean inside with light wood everywhere contributing to the bright atmosphere. Unlike some libraries, PCCSL has an open media collection for browsing. Very nice. Soft chairs, quiet study areas, and group study rooms all near large windows are perfect for anyone who just wants to study in a comfortable environment.

really small library. very little selectuon. Cool for computers a d kids area, that's about itread more