Director, Multnomah County Library District
Portland, OR
Joined March 2013
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Vailey Oehlke retweeted
In our digital world, the necessary skills needed to connect with others, seek out information, and pursue opportunities are constantly changing as technology evolves. Learn about the Digital Skills for Digital Equity project bit.ly/2RYWZQe @netinclusion #DIW2022
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
The new @MultCoLib mobile library is here! If you see it in your neighborhood, be sure and check it out.
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Many of you following along with #LizzoAtLOC were surprised that the Library has a flute vault. We are the largest Library in the world & home to more than 173 million objects, so there are many more surprises like that in our collections. Enjoy this thread of just a few of them.
ALT Lizzo and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden with flute vault curator Carol Lynn Ward-Bamford, September 26, 2022. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
ALT The flute vault at the Library of Congress, September 26, 2022. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
What would you like to see included in the 95,000 sf East County Library being planned? Let's dream big about the exciting services and community spaces we'd like to see. We need your feedback! Take this survey and share your ideas! surveymonkey.com/r/ecl-en
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
The Gabriel Garcia Marquez Library just opened in a working class neighborhood in Barcelona. It’s magical. It’s real. And it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why every city doesn’t give its residents palaces for the people. #library
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Join @MultCoLib as we kickoff the East County Library community engagement tomorrow. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Or join one of the community workshops this week
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
Great to see the inspiring, life-altering Books to Beats program in youth detention get some shine. And thank you Cherie & @espespalding for joining us to share why you know and believe this partnership between @multcolib, DCJ & @MultnomahESD is so vital. kgw.com/video/news/education…
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
As temperatures continue to climb today and tomorrow, review these accessible and easy options for keeping yourself cool, as recommended by @TheLancet medical journal.
And don't forget to check multco.us/hot frequently for the latest info about cooling resources.
ALT Here are some simple ways to keep cool when it’s hot: Drink cold water. Wear wet clothes. Soak your feet in cold water. Spray yourself with water. Put a damp towel in the freezer or crush ice into a damp towel and hold the towel against your neck and chest. If the temperature is below 99 degrees, use an electric fan if you have one. Above 99 degrees a fan can make your body lose water, so it’s important to drink extra water or use one of the other cooling options above.
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
Central Library is open extended hours this week to provide respite from the heat. It's nice and cool inside. Cooling shelters will open tomorrow in several locations - check back for details and updates at multco.us/hot . @trimet free for ppl headed to a cooling place.
ALT Front entrance of Portland Central Library. Shows the front door and a sign with library hours
ALT A quiet area on the second floor of the library - bookshelves on the left side of the image, desks with computers on the right
ALT Second floor lobby of the library. Wide open space with carpet
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
As forecasts show temps potentially surging to triple digits tomorrow, 4 overnight cooling shelters & 1 daytime cooling center will open July 26. City & County are monitoring forecasts and will add cooling sites as needed to ensure no one is turned away
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Vailey Oehlke retweeted
Our region will likely see a stretch of very hot weather this week. Make a plan to find relief from the heat & please take steps to connect/check in with neighbors, esp. those who are older, live alone or don't have AC. Visit multco.us/hot often for more info/resources.
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We had our first Welcome to Computers class in over a year, where we were able to teach participants basic digital skills and provide them with their new device! Thanks @multcolib for partnering with us on this project 😊
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Check out this story about our Library Crisis Team from @KOINNews! The program is part of Project Respond, and it provides outreach, engagement, and crisis response to @MultCoLib patrons experiencing behavioral health challenges, among other services. 💙
koin.com/local/multnomah-cou…
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
"Public libraries are opening their doors to a new normal, reconnecting and adopting best practices that will help us all navigate forward." #oregonlibraries @MultCoLib @OregonLibraries @ALA_PLA publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t…
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
Starting off #PLA2022 the right way. Breaking bread with @MultCoLib_Dir of @MultCoLib ...
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We're #hiring! Join our team as a Development Assistant. If you're interested in development and looking for a full-time job with benefits at a dynamic literary nonprofit, we'd love to hear from you. Please share! literary-arts.org/about/open… #PortlandJobs #PDXjobs #hiringnow @PDXJobs
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
STARTING NOW! @mirajacob is speaking on @OPBTOL at Lincoln High School about the inspiration for her book Good Talk! Tune in to @OPB Radio or stream online at audioplayer.opb.org/opb.
Join us for Jacob's #EverybodyReads lecture tonight: literary-arts.org/event/ever…
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
⭐Today's the day!⭐ The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and @mirajacob is speaking in Portland tonight for #EverybodyReads! We are so excited to hear her lecture at the @ArleneSchnitzer at 7:30 p.m.
Limited tickets still available: literary-arts.org/event/ever…
@MultCoLib #pdx
Vailey Oehlke retweeted
New Infographic from @ALALibrary: A Broad Look at Broadband connectivity in the US: buff.ly/3vMx5G3 #broadband #digitalequity
