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.

I love it here and so do the children. We had a birthday party which was super fun and they were…read moresuper accommodating to my family

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.

What. I thought that bureaucrats were miserable. They were patient, friendly and kind and it was…read morethe end of the day. WOW,

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!

An idiot driver hit the back of my car while it was parked. I'm trying to find out what the police…read moredepartment suggests I do next. I have the license plate number. I saw her pull right into my car while I was sitting in the dentist's chair! Super slow wait here though...

A month ago we had an intruder. We had left our windows open to cool things down and my daughter…read morewas sleeping on the couch that night for the first time. While she was sleeping someone took the screen off of the window, pushed the treadmill over and was halfway into the apartment before he dropped his lighter and she woke up. She got up to see what the noise was and he walked right past her. She said he looked her full in the face. We called the non-emergency number and were told to fill out a report online. We did and were told someone would contact us. (The lighter is still laying where he dropped it. No one has touched it. We included this in the report.) We called to see what was happening with our report, had to leave a message and were told they were reviewing it and we would be contacted in 5 days. 5 days later. Still nothing. No one has come out to talk to us or check out the lighter. It's still there. We don't know if he was just taking the opportunity because the window was open or if he saw our daughter and had bad intentions. Truthfully I don't care what his intentions were. I just want someone to come get this damn lighter and act like they give a rats ass that someone tried to come into our house!

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.

Why do they have Asian employee Bruce at front desk? He obviously doesn't like customers. I have…read morehad several other clerks wait on me at this location and they have been both helpful and courteous. Bruce was NEITHER. I asked how much extra for a thick Xmas card I brought with me. He weighed it and He said it would cost $1.01. I told him I had forever stamps and I would like to purchase the difference in cost for stamps for Xmas cards. (I didn't know how much the forever stamps are worth in 2024) That way I could use the forever stamp plus the additional priced stamp ($.28). He told me "just put 2 forever stamps on them". Why would I want to pay $1.46 per Xmas card when it only costs $1.01 to mail them???????? I had to request 3 times for him to sell me the .28 stamps and he acted like I was so putting him out. UGH. I will wait in line to have anyone BUT BRUCE help me next time. It isn't worth the aggravation of being treated like garbage by a federal employee who makes his living from my taxes!!!

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.

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.

The library is my second home and never fails to temporarily satisfy my endless craving need for…read moreknowledge. The librarians are wonderful people who can point you in the right direction in a moments notice. They are very understanding and work with you if you maybe forget to return a book a day or two late... not that I've ever done that or anything. This is my own peaceful sanctuary and I always look forward to ending a long week of work in the local library.