SW/N/SE locations (Portland: for rent, new home, neighborhoods)

[oldtintype]

Originally Posted by Supernova7

6pm WOW...that's early. Do most places/shops close early in Portland or do you have the late night /round the clock places?

Someone told me that Portland has free Wi-Fi everywhere, is that true?

NO, that's not true yet.

The library is open 7 days per week, to 8pm three days per week, depending on the branch, M-W.

[Supernova7]

Originally Posted by oldtintype

There are 193 holds and 88 copies! Not a long wait. Most systems would have 10 copies. But seriously, have you used many public library systems before? If you have, and you look at the options, collection, and so on Mult. Co. is one of the best out there. Other people are envious when they see what we have--I know this from experience. Central Library has a majority of their collection in closed stacks. And yes, you can place free holds on anything you want, get it delivered and keep it for three weeks--no matter what the item is, or renew it a zillion times if there aren't holds. That's unheard of in most places, especially for DVDs and new books, not to mention the amount of stuff you can check out.

The system ranks number one in the country for circulation, is consistently rated number one or number two in national rankings overall, etc.

Our system rocks, and I've used many different systems!

Actually, that's common practice in NY/CA and Chicago. You can place free holds/renew 3-4 times 3 weeks at a time. I believe videos/CD'S are shorter. I'm surprised Portland's libraries close so early. Are there many computers w/free wi-fi in the libraries? How long do you get?

[jojo4]

Originally Posted by oldtintype

There are 193 holds and 88 copies! Not a long wait. Most systems would have 10 copies. But seriously, have you used many public library systems before? If you have, and you look at the options, collection, and so on Mult. Co. is one of the best out there. Other people are envious when they see what we have--I know this from experience. Central Library has a majority of their collection in closed stacks. And yes, you can place free holds on anything you want, get it delivered and keep it for three weeks--no matter what the item is, or renew it a zillion times if there aren't holds. That's unheard of in most places, especially for DVDs and new books, not to mention the amount of stuff you can check out.

The system ranks number one in the country for circulation, is consistently rated number one or number two in national rankings overall, etc.

Our system rocks, and I've used many different systems!

closed stacks? really? I didn't know that. I guess that's why I'm having a hard time finding anything by just browsing.
It just feels like forever when you're waiting for something.
You can't check out the magazines though, I was able to do that in Washington county. I'm only talking about central library here.

[nancy thereader]

On Long Island each town has its own library and some are better than others. Some libraries serve coffee & mine has a fireplace and you are able to check out magazines & my small village has all of the ones that most people would want.

[Supernova7]

It sounds like a great library. Anyone have a link to the "main branch"?
I've read that many people in Portland love to read, that 's a good thing.
I have my eyes set on Powell's Bookstore and I like the fact that they have an area where you can sit down, read and relax.

Speaking of WI-FI Access, do the libraries have many computers available for people to use? How long do you get?

[oldtintype]

Yes, an hour per day. If you go to Multnomah County Library you can find out all the info you're looking for, as well as info about Portland under some of the links.

[Supernova7]

Originally Posted by oldtintype

Yes, an hour per day. If you go to Multnomah County Library you can find out all the info you're looking for, as well as info about Portland under some of the links.

Only an hour? We get 3 hours where I'm at LOL

[nancy thereader]

I can't wait to see Powell's bookstore. We have Strand's in NYC (not that I go there that often ; it is not that wonderful ) & I have been to Foyle's in London, but I hear that Powell's is the best ! And, it isn't a chain like Border's which is also nice.

[Supernova7]

I'm looking forward to Powell's as well but even if they didn't have Powell's there's always the library. I have a laptop so I like to take advantage of free-wifi when I can. Mainly it's nice to go to a bookstore or caf'e and just get to know people and do some reading. I'm one of those people who's very easy to get to know, I like to listen and learn about other people.

Wonder if Powell's has free wi-fi or if the local cafe's do?

[oldtintype]

Yes, on both counts and most of the downtown area in general.