Rockwood Library, Public library in Portland, United States.
Rockwood Library is a branch of the Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon. The single-story building at 17917 SE Stark Street measures 6,435 square feet after a 1999 renovation and holds about 30,000 volumes. It has a 30-person meeting room and a collection that includes Spanish and Russian literature.
The library opened in 1963 as part of the Library Association of Portland's expansion effort to address the city's population growth. In the 1980s, a reading center was established that continues to support adult literacy programs today.
Most staff are bilingual, and the shelves carry Spanish and Russian literature. Programs have included Spanish-language book clubs, language exchanges, ESL and computer classes, and knitting groups. In 2008 about a dozen volunteers, many fluent in Spanish and Russian, helped patrons.
The meeting room holds 30 people and is free on a first come, first served basis, so groups should arrive early to claim it. The building has about 10 tables and 15 computers, and self-checkout runs on RFID. Volunteers, many fluent in Spanish and Russian, help patrons.
The reading center has focused on adult literacy for decades through partnerships with local community organizations. This specialized role makes the library an important gathering place for people working to improve their reading and writing skills.
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