Masthead for May 2012 Multnomah County Library e-newsletter
 
Adult and child reading - Volunteer for Summer Reading   Volunteer for Summer Reading

The library's Summer Reading program makes a big difference in our community — this year, we are expecting 100,000 summer readers. Our volunteers help make it happen. If you'd like to help with Summer Reading — the 100th annual! — submit your application now. Summer Reading is made possible by The Library Foundation and Comcast.

 
Group of people - New language learning service   New language learning service

In May, LiveMocha will replace Mango Languages as the library's language learning service. This is good news for 150,000 local residents, who are already using the free version of LiveMocha and can now use the full version. LiveMocha offers more languages, learning styles, and opportunities for interaction. Learn more.

 
Hands on keyboard - Computers for job seekers   Computers for job seekers

With dedicated computers for job seekers at three libraries and regular labs for job seekers at several more, help is here when you need it. Staff at any library can get you on track with online applications, organizing your job search and more. More services for job seekers.

 
Eye peering through keyhole - Choose Privacy: What Are Your Rights?   Choose Privacy: What Are Your Rights?

Must we sacrifice privacy for technology? How is our personal information stored online, and why should we care? Stasia Brownell and Sarah Armstrong of the Oregon ACLU discuss this and other questions, May 2 at Central Library during Choose Privacy Week.

 
Vote button - Ballot boxes at all libraries   Ballot boxes at all libraries

Drop off your ballot at any library during open hours, through Election Day. The ballot boxes are stationed at Central Library's Welcome Desk and at or near the checkout stations of all other libraries. 24-hour outdoor drop boxes are stationed at Central, Gresham and Midland libraries.

 
Photo of patron with library card - Show your Cardholder Pride   Show your Cardholder Pride

We have one of the busiest and most vibrant libraries in the nation. Over the past year, library lovers at each and every one of our 19 locations have posed for Cardholder Pride, an inspiring and sometimes humorous look at our library. Find out where to get your photo taken this month.

 
 

Freegal music app
New!

 

Find a job
Programs and services

 

Teen Summer Reading illustration contest
Winner & honorable mentions

 

Gardening Well into Your Senior Years
May 1
Albina Library
May 6
Rockwood Library

 

Japanese Children's Day
Various dates and locations

 

Credit Score Got You Down?
May 9
Holgate Library

 

Brain Health
May 10
Central Library

 

Baby Sign, Say and Play
May 19
Midland Library
May 20
Troutdale Library

 

Dealing with Debt
May 20
Kenton Library

 

Stylishly Frugal Living
May 22
Albina Library

 

MEET THE STAFF
Photo of Liza Jacobsen Liza Jacobson helps coordinate the library's volunteer program, which engages over 1,800 people each year. Liza places volunteers throughout the library system, including for the Summer Reading program, which celebrates 100 years this summer.

 

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