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Central Library Implementing New Initiatives, New Technology

Guest post by Irvington neighbor Sharon Eldridge. If you have been to downtown’s Central Library recently, you may have noticed something: fewer library staff and no DVDs on hold in the lobby checkout area. And what was the checkout isn’t even the checkout anymore. Now, we're supposed to use self-checkout stations in the center of the lobby to check out our materials. All hold materials are now kept in the southeast more...

The Latest and Greatest From Montavilla

Guest post by Montavilla Neighborhood Association Chair Brian Wong. Montavilla Neighborhood Association (MNA) rang in Chinese New Year (it was on Valentine’s Day this year) by moving to a new location. With that move came a change in meeting structure. All this is to make the meetings more engaging, relevant and neighborhood specific. Our move took us to 232 SE 80th Avenue, Montavilla United Methodist Church. Our new meeting more...

The Latest and Greatest From Montavilla

Guest post by Montavilla Neighborhood Association Chair Brian Wong. The Montavilla Neighborhood Association meets on the second Monday of every month and addresses neighborhood concerns with an emphasis on livability and community development. Meetings are open to all. If you live in Montavilla, you are already a member! Next meeting is February 8th, 7 p.m., Montavilla Community Center on NE 82nd Avenue and Glisan. This year will be more...