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Raising A Reader helps children fall in love with books ways. One of these programs, Raising A Reader®, is earning high marks from both parents and educators for the difference it’s making in many young lives. Here’s how Raising A Reader works: The library partners with community organizations and people who work directly with families — such as childcare centers, Head Start sites, community health nurses and parent educators — to send children home weekly with bright red bookbags printed with the message: “Read to me.” Partners supervise a weekly exchange of bookbags so that children receive four new books a week. After three to six months, children are presented with special blue bags, labeled “My Library Bag.” These bags are for them to keep, to sustain their new interest in books and reading — at their neighborhood library! Grace Webb, 4, kisses her library card and proudly displays her new Raising A Reader bookbag, which she received in February at the annual Raising A Reader Day at Gresham Library. KATE DICAMILLO TO SPEAK See page 3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCES See page 3. MEET THE ADULT LITERACY LIBRARIAN See page 6. PHOTO CREDIT: Carole Archer/The Gresham Outlook HOMEWORK HELP See page 7. If you’ve ever visited a library during a busy storytime, you’ve seen firsthand how many parents rely on the library to help their children develop a lifelong love of reading. What many people don’t know is that in addition to youth and family programs at its 17 locations, Multnomah County Library also offers Early Childhood Resources, an awardwinning bouquet of nine early literacy outreach programs that engage parents and young children in many unique Raising A Reader works because research shows that there’s one simple way to help our community’s young children learn to read: Increase the number of parents reading to them in the home. So (in addition to supplying books), Raising A Reader trains its partners to teach parents to help their children develop reading-readiness skills. And, Raising A Reader volunteers visit childcare centers monthly to present storytimes to babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Caregivers and teachers say that all these components build the children’s interest and excitement about books and reading. (continued on page 6) Seniors learn computer skills at library classes Multnomah County Library encourages senior citizens who would like to learn how to use basic computer technology to sign up for the Cyber Seniors program, offered frequently at many library locations. The program is a comprehensive series of three twohour classes led by specially trained library volunteers. The classes are small in size, both to encourage students to ask questions and to allow ample time for individual attention. The classes focus on learning to use a computer, accessing information online, and using e-mail. Each class includes one hour for instruction and one hour for practice. During the first class, students learn how to use a computer, how to identify computer parts and what computer terms mean. Having mastered the basics, students next learn how to use a computer to access information on the Internet using browsers, search engines and subject directories. They also learn how to use the resources (continued on page 3) April | May | June 2006 Libraries help families thrive and grow As this issue’s cover story on Raising A Reader® shows, the library is an invaluable resource for young families. All of us who work at the library know that one of the most important things we do is to provide the tools to help parents ignite a lifelong love of reading in their children. Here’s why: Kids who read succeed — in school and in life. Given the high cost of raising children these days, we’re here to help families with free resources that can fill every child’s life with discovery and learning. Here are some of the great things for families that your library offers: • Books, in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to provide a broad range of books that enrich each home and help kids develop critical reading skills. • DVDs, audiobooks and magazines tailored just for young people. Each child’s learning style is unique, so the library offers many options for growth and discovery. • Homework help. Check out the article by librarian Kate Houston Mitchoff on page 7 about the many ways the library offers homework assistance to kids of all ages. • Storytimes. Each week 105 story sessions are offered at 17 libraries for five age groups. Through stories, songs, games and seasonal crafts, thousands of young storytime participants get ready to read each year. • Teen lounges at eight locations provide a safe place for teens to work on homework and socialize with their peers. As one teen said, “It’s nice to know there’s someone to help me if I have a big assignment.” Families and the library are a natural combination. If you’re looking for new ways to enrich and inspire the young people in your home, look no further than your neighborhood library! photo by Fred Wilson Library Advisory Board Dean Gisvold Attorney, McEwen Gisvold, LLP; also board chair, Central City Concern CHAIR Alice Meyer Community volunteer; former President, Friends of Multnomah County Library Attorney and partner, Kennedy, Watts, Arellano & Ricks Executive Director, Multnomah Community Television Founder Children Alive!; retired library media specialist Treasurer/Controller, Northwest Natural Gas Vice President/Publisher, Gresham Outlook VICE CHAIR Joe Arellano Robert Brading Sign-up for Summer Reading begins June 1 Marian Creamer Stephen Feltz Mark Garber Martha Gies Author Writer Molly Gloss Partner, Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc. Rick Gustafson Community volunteer; retired National Sales Manager, Levi Strauss Retired Vice President, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon Gwen Farnham Hyland The end of the school year is not far away, and with it comes the start of Summer Reading at Multnomah County Library — one of the nation’s most successful summer reading programs. Sign-up begins June 1 at every neighborhood library and on the Summer Reading Web site. The program reaches out to babies, children and teens through age 18. It is structured as a game and encourages children to set goals, read books and reach reading milestones with the help of their parents, library staff or Summer Reading volunteers. More than half of the elementary students in Multnomah County schools participated in Summer Reading last year --- about 52,000! Nearly all parents reported that their children’s reading skills improved as a result of participating in the program in 2005 — and parents of children who struggle with reading reported the most positive difference. Virginia Koontz Jon Kruse Strategic Investment Manager, Intel Capital Youth representative, Franklin High School Executive Director, Troutdale Area Chamber of Commerce Marneet Lewis Diane McKeel The Reptile Man gets kids up close and personal with snakes, lizards and other creepy, crawly reptiles during a Summer Reading program at Gresham Library. Attorney, Bonneville Power Administration Youth representative, Centennial High School Donna Oden-Orr Diane Xiong Back by popular demand, Summer Reading T-shirts for adults will be available for just $12 at all library locations beginning May 1. Teachers with Educator Cards pay only $6. Read more about this innovative program and sign up online at www.multcolib.org/summer. 2 April | May | June 2006 School exchange program gives kids rare opportunity Students will hear Kate DiCamillo speak at library lecture More than 300 Multnomah County students will hear award-winning author Kate DiCamillo speak in April at the ninth annual Children’s Author Lecture, thanks to a partnership between Multnomah County Library and Riverdale Grade School. This year, fifth grade students from Earl Boyles Elementary in David Douglas School District will participate in the library’s school exchange program, joining with students at Riverdale Grade School to discuss DiCamillo’s writing. Prior to the lecture, the students will exchange letters, visit each other’s schools, and read one of DiCamillo’s books as a class. On the day of the lecture, DiCamillo will visit Earl Boyles Elementary for an informal small-group discussion. In addition, selected students from Earl Boyles Elementary, Bridger Elementary, Gilbert Heights Elementary and Reynolds Middle School will receive free tickets to the lecture, bus transportation and an autographed gift book. “This is an incredible opportunity for our students that they would otherwise not experience,” said Carol Ramsey, school librarian at Earl Boyles Elementary. “Our fifth graders love books and have such a desire to learn. The activities included in this program will provide life-changing experiences for these children. It will expand their world in immeasurable ways.” The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at the First Congregational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave. in Portland. A book sale and author signing will follow. Tickets ($10 adult; $5 student) are on sale through April 10 at a number of libraries and local bookstores. The Children’s Author Lecture is made possible by the generous support of The Library Foundation and its sponsors. For more information, visit www.multcolib.org/kids/lecture. Kate DiCamillo will deliver the library’s annual Children’s Author Lecture on April 10. DiCamillo is the author of Because of Winn-Dixie (a Newbery Honor book), The Tiger Rising (a National Book Award finalist), and The Tale of Despereaux (a Newbery Medal winner). She has recently completed a series of early chapter books about a pig named Mercy Watson. Her latest novel, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, was published in February 2006. Seniors learn computer skills at library classes available from the library’s Web site. In the final class, students create a free e-mail account and learn how to use it. Learning to use the Internet and e-mail can open a world of opportunity for seniors, who can then shop, do research, chat with other seniors, write to loved ones for free (continued from page 1) and so much more — all online from home or the library. Registration is required; call 503.988.5234. Pick up an events calendar or Free Classes @yourlibrary brochure at your neighborhood library for upcoming dates and times, or visit www.multcolib.org/events. Financial management resources Looking for ways to increase your tax refund? Need some advice on investing your refund? Whether you have a little or a lot of money, think of all you could save by picking up these titles at the library! J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax By the J.K. Lasser Institute The Value Line Investment Survey (library use only) This bestselling tax guide includes filing tips and easy-to-understand coverage of the year’s tax-law changes to help you maximize your return. Manage Your Money and Investments with Microsoft Excel By Peter G. Aitken This weekly publication provides useful information on 1,700 stocks and 94 industries for virtually every investor. Individual stock reports encapsulate the company’s past performance, current status and outlook. Weiss Ratings’ guides (library use only) These quarterly guides offer overall investment ratings to closed-end, bond and money market mutual funds and common stocks, as well as individual performance and risk ratings, in an easy-to-read and understandable format. Money, a Memoir: Women, Emotions, and Cash By Liz Perle Operation Financial Freedom: The Ultimate Plan to Build Wealth and Live the Life You Want By James Dicks, JW Dicks Straightforward advice for anyone looking to take control of their personal finances and successfully invest in stocks, real estate and more. Dave Barry’s Money Secrets By Dave Barry Want to take control of your finances? You may already have a program installed on your computer to help you: Microsoft Excel. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate user of Excel, you will be able to use this book to manage your personal home finances. Morningstar Mutual Funds (library use only) The finer points of mortgages, hedge funds, the stock market, job hunting, tipping, income taxes and Suze Orman, according to humorist Dave. The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think About the Rest of Your Life By Lee Eisenberg The premier print resource for tracking mutual fund performance. Onepage summaries include performance, risk and portfolio analysis. Are you a victim of retail therapy? Explore the meanings and mysteries of money as it relates to gender. How much money do you need for your golden years? This title is not an investment book, but rather a revealing look behind our most common financial and emotional conflicts and how we can begin to get a grip on them. 3 April | May | June 2006 Writers Talking Willam Sullivan William “Bill” Sullivan is the author of a series of popular hiking books and numerous articles about Oregon, including the Oregon Trails feature column for Eugene’s The Register-Guard. A fifth-generation Oregonian, Sullivan began hiking at the age of 5 and has been exploring new trails ever since. His definitive hiking guides give us a sense of the precious gift that is Oregon’s wilderness. Sullivan and his wife live in Eugene, but they spend summers in a log cabin they built by hand in Oregon’s Coast Range. Saturday April 15 1–2:30 p.m. Central Library in the U.S. Bank Room Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination Join us for the final three parts of this fivepart book discussion series. Explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on the themes of exile and homecoming. Dr. Laura Leibman, associate professor of English and Humanities at Reed College, will lead the discussions. This series is made possible by a grant from Nextbook and the American Library Association. For more information, visit www.multcolib.org/events/ jewishliterature.html or call 503.988.5388. Registration is required; call 503.988.5234. Dia de los Ninos y Dia de los Libros A Celebration of Childhood and Bilingual Literacy Join us for the eighth annual celebration of bilingual literacy! Eight neighborhood libraries will offer cultural festivities, including food, music and special activities, in celebration of children, their cultures and languages, bilingual literacy and the magic of books. Día de los Niños y Día de los Libros is a national celebration that advocates literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Contact your library for location-specific events. Saturday April 22 Gregory Heights Library Monday April 24 Fairview-Columbia Library Thursday April 27 Gresham Library Friday April 28 St. Johns Library Saturday April 29 North Portland Library Saturday April 29 Rockwood Library Sunday April 30 Holgate Library Sunday April 30 Midland Library 1–4 p.m. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 2–5 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 1–4 p.m. 1–4 p.m. noon–3 p.m. Charles Seluzicki: 35 Years as a Fine Press Publisher Charles Seluzicki is a Portland antiquarian and rare book dealer who, for the last 35 years, has also been a fine press publisher. He has had the vision to combine writing by great authors — including Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Czeslaw Milosz, Katherine Dunn and Charles Simic — with skillful artists and printers to produce beautiful limited edition books and broadsides. Join us to view his entire body of creative work from Multnomah County Library’s John Wilson Special Collections, along with original manuscripts, correspondence and ephemera from the publisher’s personal collection. April 27–June 19 Central Library in the Collins Gallery Out of Egypt by André Aciman Aciman’s memoir is a rich and captivating portrait of a Jewish family from cosmopolitan Alexandria, Egypt. Tuesday April 4 Hillsdale Library 6:30–7:30 p.m. The Centaur in the Garden by Moacyr Scliar Born half-human and half-horse to immigrants from Russia who staked out a new life in Brazil, the narrator struggles with his identity. Tuesday May 2 Hillsdale Library 6:30–7:30 p.m. Opening reception Saturday Central Library Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman 2–3:30 p.m. April 29 Set in the mid-1970s, this novel follows three Orthodox families over two eventful summers — a vibrant story of good people accommodating their spiritual and temporal needs to the realities of contemporary life. Tuesday June 6 Hillsdale Library 6:30–7:30 p.m. Portland Music Remembered A concert series celebrating Portland music and composers: 1880–1923 This concert series is made possible by a gift from the Dennis Uniform Music Programming at Central Endowment and The Library Foundation. Citizenship classes This spring, library volunteers will teach a six-part citizenship class at Gregory Heights Library. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the process of becoming a citizen, prepare for citizenship interviews, and study U.S. history and government for the examination. Registration is required; to register, call 503.988.5386. For more information, call 503.988.4081. Saturdays, April 8–May 13 10 a.m.–noon Gregory Heights Library 4 A Thread of History: Music from the Eras of Lewis and Clark and the 1905 Exposition in Portland Featuring Gayle and Philip Neuman Sunday April 2 1–2:30 p.m. Central Library in the Collins Gallery April | May | June 2006 A Visit with Mother Goose Join Mother Goose for a special storytime that includes rhymes and songs for preschoolers. Early Portland Composers: Songs, Dance Music, and Other Compositions for Voice and Piano Featuring Irene Weldon and Bill Crane Sunday April 9 1–2:30 p.m. Central Library in the Collins Gallery Space at this program is limited; free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Tuesday April 25 7–7:45 p.m. Hollywood Library Pajama Time Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. Tuesday April 25 Woodstock Library Tuesday April 25 Holgate Library Wednesday April 26 Gregory Heights Library 6:30–7 p.m. 7–7:30 p.m. 7–7:30 p.m. Storytimes The library offers storytimes — stories, songs, games and seasonal crafts — at every neighborhood library! Storytimes are for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the whole family. Visit www.multcolib.org/events/storytime.html. Early Portland Composers: Music for Piano Featuring Susan DeWitt Smith Sunday April 23 1–2:30 p.m. Central Library in the Collins Gallery Portland, the Columbia River, and the Willamette Valley: Local Songs From the Early Days of Portland Featuring Gayle and Philip Neuman Sunday April 30 1–2:30 p.m. Central Library in the Collins Gallery Crafty Kids at Northwest Library Led by teens from the Friendly House Youth Activity Program, school-age children can have fun creating unique toys and gifts. Registration required; call 503.988.5560 Thursday April 27 3:15–4:15 p.m. Northwest Library Horton Hatches an Egg Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre brings to life an array of tabletop puppets with vivacious voices and movement. Meet a never-to-be-forgotten Horton, the irascible Mazie and other wonderful characters in this Dr. Seuss favorite. Saturday April 29 Hillsdale Library 10:30–11:15 a.m. Computer classes Take a FREE computer class at the library! Learn about e-mail, Web searching, word processing, spreadsheets and more.Visit www.multcolib.org/events or pick up a Free Classes @yourlibrary brochure. TV-Turnoff Week TV-Turnoff Week is April 24–30. The national celebration encourages people to turn off the television and replace it with more healthful activities. Multnomah County Library will celebrate TV-Turnoff Week with special activities for children and families. May Baskets Make a basket of flowers for somebody special. Materials provided. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234. Saturday April 29 3–4 p.m. Woodstock Library Pageturners Join a book discussion group at your library! Pageturners meet monthly at most libraries. Visit www.multcolib.org/books/groups for the current calendar and title list. Pageturners is sponsored by Friends of the Library. Game Time Drop in with your friends to play some games! Use our cards and board games or bring your own. Monday April 24 Gresham Library Monday April 24 Hollywood Library 3–5 p.m. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Monoprints Create a spring-time print with artist Colleen Cavin as she shows you simple monoprint techniques. Recommended for children 10 years and older. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234. Saturday April 29 3–5 p.m. Belmont Library 5 April | May | June 2006 Literacy librarian helps new English speakers succeed I was fortunate to grow up in a small town with a wonderful library, to which I walked, barefoot in the summer and rubber-booted in the winter, at least once a week. The library was as familiar as my own house to me, and I took its riches entirely for granted. But lost as I was in dreams of becoming Nancy Drew or Jacques Cousteau, I never thought of actually working in the library. Reality sinks in eventually, though, even for English majors, and the practical path for me was library school — practical and boring, I thought. I was wrong, of course: It’s been a big adventure. I love playing a part in bringing the solace and beauty of books and libraries to people at the margins, sidelined by poverty, isolation and displacement. Without exactly knowing it, I think I’ve been trying to transplant my sweet childhood library experience everywhere I have gone. From a village school in bush Alaska to a storefront library serving the streets of Old Town, I have seen the quieting, uplifting influence of books on readers. The sight of a roomful of men deeply absorbed in their reading, men who live most of their lives on the street, is not easily forgotten. Multnomah County Library Outreach Services programs help people in nursing homes, retirement homes, shelters and jails. Through these programs, library staff and volunteers bring books and other materials to those who are unable to come to the library; read aloud at senior centers; teach inmates about the importance of early literacy for their children; and more. As the adult literacy librarian in Library Outreach Services, I work on projects for people beyond the easy reach of the library: immigrants, refugees and other adults whose inability to read English is a barrier to finding work and acceptance in the community. A new literacy program called Talk Time has connected some remarkable new residents with their neighborhood libraries. Talk Time is an informal English conversation group that gives people a chance to practice their English in an accepting and light-hearted atmosphere. Many of the participants are new to the idea of public libraries, particularly as community centers. At any particular Talk Time session, I might meet new immigrants from Kyrgyzstan, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Somalia and Peru, who all work very hard — with lots of laughter and storytelling — to gain confidence and fluency in English. One Talk Time volunteer leader loves watching confidence grow and friendships form among an “amazing group of wonderful people.” Here’s the best lesson from a lucky librarian: The library has a gift for every person, from every place in the world and station in society. What a great way to spend one’s career, handing over that gift every day! Jane Salisbury Adult Literacy Librarian Program: Talk Time An informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice their English. What it is: Midland, Capitol Hill and Holgate libraries Where: Various dates and times. Visit www.multcolib. org/events. When: Raising A Reader helps children fall in love with books Raising A Reader has had a remarkable impact on the community in just a short time. It began in 2004 with 50 partner sites; today, 200 partner sites are involved and over 13,000 children, parents and caregivers benefit from the program. A teen mom said, “Before Raising A Reader came, my two year old son didn’t have books. Now he just loves them and he wants to read one after another.” Another parent shared, “On bookbag exchange day, the TV does not go on. The kids don’t want the TV, they want us to read to them!” Raising A Reader is made possible by generous donors to The Library Foundation. Recently, the program was also awarded a $750,000 grant from the Portland Children’s Investment Fund, which matches a $750,000 grant made by Meyer Memorial Trust to several of the library’s other literacy programs, including Summer Reading and Books 2 U, a reading-motivation program for grade schoolers. For more information about Raising A Reader and other Early Child- (continued from page 1) PHOTO CREDIT: Bob Bernstein A young reader gets ready to enjoy a bag of books. Above, a mom guides her son in an early literacy activity. Parents rely on library resources to help their children develop a lifelong love of reading. hood Resources programs, visit the Birth to Six section of the library’s Web site at www.multcolib.org/birthtosix. 6 PHOTO CREDIT: Bob Bernstein April | May | June 2006 Customers share stories about their library Every day, thousands of people use the library — to live, to learn, and to grow. In December, we added a story link to the library’s Web site and have received many wonderful stories. A few are excerpted below; if you’d like to read more, or you want to share your own story, visit “Tell us your story” in the blue box at www.multcolib.org. I use the library every week for fun and education, but I’m most grateful for the library’s help in becoming a Spanish medical interpreter. Over the last year, I’ve borrowed language learning cassettes and Spanish language movies, books, and books on tape to improve my Spanish. I couldn’t have afforded buying all these materials, or paying for classes instead. This month I passed my exams! Now I have a valuable new job skill and can help hundreds of patients communicate and get the health care they need. — Belmont Library user I work as a physician. You might think that means I am a good reader; well it doesn’t. My reading has always been slow and difficult. If not for the Multnomah County’s EXCELLENT supply of audio books, I would be ignorant of a world of knowledge and literature. — J. Chris Anderson, MD I am a mother that home schools my eight children. The library is full of excellent resources such as books, DVDs, videos, books-on-tape, magazines, etc ... that I’m able to incorporate into my lesson plans regularly. The online catalog is very comprehensive and convenient. I simply reserve the materials I need ... Best of all, this is of no extra cost to me. My children could not receive the best education possible from me without my public library! — Michelle Anthony Shop at the Friends’ Spring Used Book Sale! Thousands of books to choose from! Gresham Village Shopping Center 2430 S.E. Burnside Rd. at Powell Blvd. in Gresham Saturday, April 29 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (No pre-sale or membersonly night at this sale.) Free parking! TriMet: From the Gresham Transit Center, take bus #80. Friends of the Multnomah County Library 503.224.9176 www.friends-library.org Need homework help? Get it at the library! I love being a librarian because I love to help kids succeed in school. The library provides students with exceptional research tools, and I am a part of the School Corps team that works to get these tools into kids’ hands. Today, online resources make it possible for library Kate Houston Mitchoff users of all ages to “go” to School Corps Librarian the library anywhere there is Internet access — including at home and at school. Through the library, students can access reliable Web sites, find a homework tutor, ask reference questions, research a topic and more. Homework Center is the library’s nationally renowned Web site collection. It covers the topics K–12 students study — astronomy, biology, current events, health, history, language arts, literature, math, science and more. Live Homework Help connects a student with an online tutor who helps with math problems, writing or science projects from 2–10 p.m. daily at no cost. Assistance is also available in Spanish from 2–7 p.m. Sunday–Thursday. L-net, Oregon’s statewide digital reference service, answers online reference questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So if a student can’t get to the library or the library is closed, a librarian can still help, even if it’s one o’clock in the morning. Free online databases provide information in many formats, including magazine articles, primary documents, biographies, sound recordings and more. Popular databases for elementary students are Grolier Online (an encyclopedia) and Biographies Plus. For middle and high school students, popular databases are Opposing Viewpoints, which informs students about both sides of contemporary issues, and the Oregon Career Information System, which provides information about occupations, Oregon job outlooks and scholarships. Of course, kids and teens are always welcome to come to the library in person for research help and answers to their questions. In fact, Homework Helpers are specially trained library volunteers on duty during specified days and times at several neighborhood libraries to help students find the information they need to complete homework assignments. Homework Helpers are easily identified by their bright green aprons. Library staff members have created a Web site that features these and other resources for students all in one location. Check it out at www.multcolib.org/students. Congratulations! Hillsdale Library earned the second place People’s Choice Award of the American Institute of Architects Portland chapter last fall. The library was designed by Thomas Hacker Architects Inc. 7 Albina Library 1525 S.W. Sunset Blvd. Portland, OR 97239 503.988.5388 Mon. & Tue. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. noon–5 p.m. *#44, #45, #54, #55, #56, #61, #64 7510 N. 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Russell St. Portland, OR 97212 503.988.5402 Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. *#4F, #6, #33F, #40M 801 S.W. 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 503.988.5123 Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Thu.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. noon–5 p.m. *MAX, trolley or any bus labeled “TO PORTLAND” 512 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 503.988.5394 Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tue. & Wed. noon–8 p.m. Thu.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. noon–5 p.m. *#4F, #40M, #72 North Portland Library Fairview-Columbia Library Title Wave Used Bookstore 216 N.E. Knott St. Portland, OR 97212 503.988.5021 Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. *#4F, #6, #33F, #40M Northwest Library Library Web Site www.multcolib.org 1520 N.E. Village St. Fairview, OR 97024 503.988.5655 Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tue. & Wed. noon–8 p.m. Thu.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. noon–5 p.m. *#77 Multnomah County Library 205 N.E. Russell St. Portland OR 97212-3796 Gregory Heights Library Renewal Line 503.988.5342 2300 N.W. 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