Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, August 17, 2011, 2011 Diversity Special Edition, Image 16

Portland observer., August 17, 2011, 2011 Diversity Special Edition, Page 16, Image 16

Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR

About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2011)

Prev Page of 24 Next Prev Issue Next Text PDF JP2 (1.4 MB) Clip/Print Image

Return to Top

Prev Page of 24 Next Prev Issue Next

Newspaper Page TextPage 16 ^orttani» (Observer A u g u s t 17, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN DARYL HALL JOHN OATES For Ticket Information: ww.fhendsofthKhildren.org/portland Presented by: La Treri^Äp ihr (rtirgouuin www.hallandoates.com A benefit for Friends of the Children Saturday September 3rd Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Cannon’s Rib Express Present REGGIE HOUSTON’S C’f X ALL STARS Sundays 5-8pm at Cannon’s Rib Express < 5410 NE 33rd Ave ?' t t W jf -*■ (Next to New Seasons) Sunshine, BBQ and a FREE, all-ages, outdoor show by a New Orleans’ sax legend, Grammy nominated pianist JANICE SCROGGINS, bass virtuoso BEN JONES & a rotating cast of Portland’s hottest percuss ionists each week. The Multnomah County Central Library, downtown. Our public library system is one of the busiest in the U.S. County Libraries Increase Use The Multnomah County Library Multnomah County Library patrons 3 1 items checked out or renewed for is one of the busiest in the U.S. have checked out and renewed more every man, woman and child in Last year, the county system’s items than patrons of any other U.S. Multnomah County. Circulation of library branches circulated 22.7 mil library serving fewer than one mil library materials is one of the pri lion items - only the New York Pub lion residents. mary indicators used by libraries to lic Library circulated more. More W ith a population o f about evaluate their success in serving over, for the ninth year in a row, 735,000, that’s an average of about the public. Among libraries in the same popu lation service category, Multnomah County has the highest in-library materials use per capita — the num ber of books, journals, newspapers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 and other materials that patrons use in the library but do not check out. “These numbers tell a very hu man story about the place of this library in our community,” said Di rector of Libraries Vailey Oehlke. “It • Birthdays • Anniversaries shows that our patrons highly value a lifetime of learning opportunities, • Funerals • Weddings and they view the library as an indis pensable cornerstone of the com Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm munity. These numbers also give a Saturday 9am til 2pm. glimpse into the staggering amount of work and dedication of library Website: avalonflowerspdx.com staff - from the front desk to the Cori Stewart— email: avalonflowers@msn.com warehouse - that makes all of this We Offer Wire Services Owner, Operator service possible.” Avalon Flowers What could be better? ... Well, you never know what amazing surprise guest musician will sit in! A full service flower experience phto tofraphy by Brandy K ayzakun-R ow a reggiehouston.com EBTCash-Benef it CARDS ACCEPTED HERE (D ocs NOT include Food-Stamp benefit account; Food -Stamp benefits arc not accepted here)