The city installed an artsy crow by the library entrance this summer. We went to check it out and…read moreit's very cool. And it blends well with other art pieces that were already there (including a very well designed fish piece). I finally got my physical library card. And got to talk with a librarian upon entrance. She was uber nice and helpful. Other staff also helped me to try to find a comic I wanted to borrow. Turned out it's available online to download. Nice. The printing services there is wonderful for those who need it. Happy to see a fully functioning public servicing facility like this. Libraries are indeed great.

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.

We've been going there for several decades, my boys used to walk there almost everyday, when they…read morewere in grade school to bring books to read, specially during school break. My boys went there for activities, and the books we brought home were enough to last a week. I love it when we went there to vote, I was a member of the election board. My neighbor was doing that, and I asked her how she got in. She told me to fill my name down on a card & handed me one, and the following year, they have a supervisor that retired and I was instant supervisor until Mail-in Ballots got in my way! Dh went there to read the newspaper, since we stopped subscribing, and I did a lot of research on the net, while there . . . . can order books for delivery from other branches. Since it's so close from home, I sometimes go there to learn new tricks. I learned how to do the fabric Japanese flowers during one of their Asian week, and in return I am now helping raise money for the Japanese Tsunami AND teaching women from my church make them for our bazaar. How cool is that! We have a lot of Asians now in my neighborhood, so Vietnamese speaking have been added, and other Asian activities. I have a neighbor who I passed by when I go to the library, who have lived in the neighborhood after we moved in, who HAVE NOT been inside the library, not even once. . . . .only to vote. Well, guess what? She had missed so much . . . but last Monday, dh saw her there! It is not too late to enjoy what's out there, and we paid for that library's remodeling. Another improvement they did, was the bathroom. Not just anyone can go in to mess it up or plug the toilets. They are more lighted & can be seen (not hidden like a dark alley like before) who goes in & out so people can hear a child scream if they're in trouble. What I hate? I wish they don't keep updating books! Who cares if they're old. . . . . The olden days are gone, but books shouldn't have expiration dates. Go to the Book of Kells, do they replace books there?

I read so many books living near this library! It is small and friendly inside with plenty of…read moretables to bring your laptop to work on. There are computers available for use as well, along with a printer and copy machine. Also, An extra community room is here for events like Vietnamese Talk Time. Next to this room there is a display case which often features really cool lego creations by younger patrons. Overall I think it's great to have a library near by! I love reading ~ P.s. This is a Pokemon gym people! Red team

I came over to visit and explore the new library. They have an underground parking lot. I…read morewalked around the new library and they have a lot of benches to sit and relax. There are also little metal figurines all over the library sitting area outside. It is right by the Max Station so it's quite convenient to get here. I went inside and saw how much open and spacious it is. There are two levels and the third level is just a rooftop with benches to sit and relax. First floor is the kids play area, books. There is also an outdoor play area for the kids. Upstairs is the nonfiction, fiction and teens novels area. I found the south side of the library has all windows, which is perfect for reading, studying or working. There are multiple rooms you can reserve for meetings. The bathrooms are all gender bathroom stalls. Quite clean. It's really fun to walk up the stairs to the second floor. You get a glimpse of the whole library and how open and expensive it it. Absolutely love the seating area by the south windows. You get the full immersion of day reading.

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.

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!

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.

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.

This place is so unbelievably cool. They opened just a couple months ago, and are truly a hidden…read moregem. Located on the second floor of the GK Jill building, you have to be buzzed in for entry. Follow the signs to the elevator and head up to their incredible space. Immediately greeted by art upon exiting the elevator, turn left and head into the library. Michael or Quinn are behind the check-in desk and will give you the overview if you've never been there before. The space overlooks the ground floor and the street, so it feels like you're in the heart of the city without actually having to deal with noise or chaos. There are well-organized books to browse, all about design. There is graphic design, furniture design, interior design, and more. Some are rare. I don't think I saw anything that I've seen before. While I was there, Quinn and I talked about the value of finding inspiration that isn't curated for you by an algorithm. You can sit and read and browse. They also have a scanner. Wi-Fi is provided. This is a nonprofit and they ask for donations of $5 per hour or $15 per day rate. I hope to be back soon and often!

Stopped in with my coworkers to check it out after lunch. The space is really cool and I would have…read moreloved to stay longer! Unlike other libraries, nothing gets checked out and you're welcome to have conversations and laugh loudly because you don't have to be quiet here! So much design, so much fun. They suggest a $5 donation per hour for use of the library. Get on the email list to stay on top of upcoming events!

Small, scaled down version of a library in a mall. I gave it…read morea 'Yay! I'm a fan' rating mostly because I'm a fan of libraries in general. It's always nice to go to some place like a mall and have that one quiet place that's off the beaten path and you are not compelled to spend money. Being as it's a small library, the selection and other usual amenities are a scaled back version, to say the least. A good place to take a load off your feet for a bit and if you're not careful, you might even learn something.

Such an awesome idea to have a library in a mall! I feel like this needs to be a thing everywhere!…read moreIt had a great selection for it being smaller and the staff were super friendly! It was super clean and neat. From browsing on their catalog computer it seems you can get books sent here from other libraries if this location doesn't have exactly what you are looking for!