Multnomah County Central Library

A special thank you to the staff for devising a plan to pick up books.

It is a great library in a great location w awesome resources and knowledgeable staff.nIf you aren't ready for the downtown environment at your local library, go to a suburban library. Guess what? Libraries have always been havens for the house less. Instead of complaining DONATE TO A HOUSING CHARITY.nAnyway, this library has everything I could ever need and more. Just wish it stayed open later!

Nice public line art branch with internet stations and of course, books. Stop by to check out the historic architecture.

A great selection of books, but as many others have said it's not a good place to actually read. I don't blame the homeless (they don't have anywhere else to go during the day and need services) or the staff (they're librarians, not outreach workers), I blame the city for not having adequate social services for those who need them and turning what used to be (when I was a kid) an amazing space into a horribly managed day shelter.

Recommended library if you are going to use one in this city though there are other branches available throughout the city.nQualified employees, good selection and other services being computerized some.nI like books, computer access available.nRestaurants in the area and just off city transit. Also, popular shopping, etc. .nLovely building it is in.