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.

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!

Winters in Portland can be really tough for me because of the cold, rain, and grey skies. I have…read morelong been the poster child for Seasonal Affective Disorder, however in 2025 I'm hoping to change that. To hell with new year resolutions, I'm just challenging myself to find activities that make me happy during the dark and stormy months. I've been doing macro nature photography, antiquing, and finding as many opportunities to play in the water as possible. I recently stumbled upon some photos and reviews from the East Portland Community Center pool and I was amazed to find out folks use lazy rivers in pools as walking tracks! Sure, dear reader, you may spend time in gyms and know this to be a "thing," but it's news to me! Well, I tried it out this week and it's quite possibly my new favorite activity! I get to spend time in the water, make new friends, and burn some calories while I'm at it. The community center is vibrant and bustling with all kinds of folks doing activities they love, which makes me really happy. I'm incredibly impressed with how much of a well-oiled machine Portland Parks and Rec is. They are able to get an astounding number of people in/out of this pool each week with swimming classes for beginners, baby and me classes, lap swim sessions, aqua aerobics, current channel walking, free swim, hot tub usage, and so much more! I love seeing my tax dollars being put to use so effectively. This week I've paid for three individual sessions because I wanted to make sure this new interest isn't a passing fancy, but after a few days as a regular at the pool I'd like to take this relationship to the next level. I'm getting a monthly pass tomorrow! So here's to new activities that make us happy in the new year. That's not a resolution, it's just a good way to live life.

People are friendly and staff is very helpful. Exercise equipment in great condition. .read more

Yes. 5 stars for the DMV. I've been here twice in the past year or so, and it's been painless,…read morebordering on pleasant. For a standard license renewal, making an appointment is the way to go. They took care of my application right on time. My second visit was to obtain replacement month of expiration stickers to replace my badly faded ones. The person at the front desk, doing triage for people without appointments, was able to check my ID and instantly get me the stickers without having to visit a counter at all. Genuine efficient service. Well done, DMV.

So let's face it. Nobody wants to go to the DMV. I had been putting off getting my REAL ID for a…read morelong time. Knowing that the (current) deadline is May, I had to make an appointment just in case I had a reason to fly somewhere...hey it could happen. My appointment was at 10:30 am. The line was wrapped around the building. I was pretending like I was ok with it, but when someone came out and said everyone with appointments could jump the line and move up, I kicked it up to fourth gear. Unfortunately this excitement didn't last long. I got to the front of the line, and then an announcement comes over the intercom. "Entire state of Oregon has outage. License printing is down." I know I wasn't the only person upset, but it kinda killed my buzz. The woman who verified my information was super nice though. She was very impressed that I had all of the correct documents. Well since it opens tomorrow at 8 am, I am gonna take the trip out there and pray that the system is back up. If I am smart I will call before I go.

Judge Eric Lentz and crew, Thank you for bringing Don Lunan…read moreConstruction to task after all these years! Your presentation and degree of fairness to every case I observed was impressive. Thank You Teresa McCormick

Very fast and quiet. No wait time at all. Staff was courteous and helpful. Newer building as well.read more

Great vibrant space for workshops, trainings, meetings and celebrations!read more

From the owner: Mission: "We connect and empower Rosewood neighbors to build a safe, prosperous, vibrant and…read moreinclusive community" The community center is available for rent in the evening and weekends. Come celebrate with your family!

Today, I called the Gresham police department because I was unable to reach my disabled step-father…read morefor 5 days. I live in Marin and I was worried sick about him. The desk officer made arrangements to send a car out to do a welfare check on him. The officer called me immediately to let me know that he was having issues with his cell phone (it was broken). I was able to make arrangements to get him a new phone. Both officers were very kind and professional. Thank you for your service.

KYLO!!!!! K9 OFFICER!!! NOT PROTECTED!!!!!! NEVER HAD A CHANCE!!!!! MURDERED!!!! THE POLICE THREW…read moreHIM IN.... WITH BULLETS FLYING!!! NO REGARD FOR HIS LIFE!!!!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! Sue on September 29, 2026 6:40 pm What is worse, MUCH WORSE, is that the dogs are routineIy abused, even tortured, by their own handIers and "trainers." The "training" is ongoing, with at Ieast once-a-week sessions that incIude sIow hanging to unconsciousness, dragging, "helicoptering," slamming to the ground or up against waIIs, foIIwed by kicking in the groin, stomach, head, etc., punching, eIectroshocking, and so on. This is TAUGHT and REQUIRED. If a handIer opposes it, the handIer is kicked out, and his assigned dog is then passed on to someone who has no qualIms about the 'protocoIs.' And so, guess what type of peopIe end up on the k9 teams? The kind who end up being crueI 24/7 because they enjoy it (not counting what I caII the "weak foIIowers" who go aIong with it just to being). In pubIic the dogs are caIIed "partners," and "feIIow officers." This is for PubIic Relations onIy, In private, the handIers and department heads refer to the k9s as "tooIs" and "equipment." Their casual attitude toward treating the dogs with compIete disrespect is encouraged. Therefore, you aIso find that, in addition to the brutal physicaI punishment, k9s dying from heat prostration, and even sometimes starvation. FAR MORE of these dogs are kiIIed by their handIers than by any suspects. But those are generaIIy swept under the rug. The dogs are not paid for by the handIers, nor the departments they work for. Perhaps if they had to pay for the k9s themseIves, there might be a bit more respect shown to the dogs. But for now, the perpetrators reIy on Iying and coverups to keep the pubIic in the dark about it.

There were plenty of places to park around the post office. The clerk was friendly and worked as…read morefast as he could. They would definitely benefit from having another clerk. The line took a while while I was there. It's the post office so it's never the cleanest and prices are what they are. They have a self service area right when you walk in but it didn't have what I needed the post office for. There are also priority mail boxes available here for the public to take and use for shipping.

Very disappointing. The web site listed them as an after…read morehour post office. They were closed at 6:30 PM

Right down the street from me and they have come to the rescue a few times. Even put out a fire in…read morethe alley next to me one time. They have always been fast and kind. Glad they are so close.

Any firefighter in this day and age is a true American hero…read more They do not receive much compensation. They save our lives. Be respectful of this. Stop thinking about the microcosms of your own life and think about how you can devote that energy to giving someone the respect they deserve. Be a good person.

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.