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Ask staff if you need more help.</p> </div> </div> Displaying 1 - 25 of 48 </header> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/computers/wi-fi" hreflang="en">Wi-fi</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Multnomah County Library is pleased to offer wi-fi internet access at all library locations for users with wi-fi-enabled devices such as laptops or smart phones.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/volunteer/frequently-asked-questions-about-volunteering" hreflang="en">Frequently asked questions about volunteering</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Learn how to apply to become a volunteer, how the process works and what kinds of positions are available. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/library-account-basics/about-my-mcl" hreflang="en">My MCL</a></h2> <p class="card-text">My MCL is the library catalog where you can find library items and access e-books, online magazines, films and other online resources.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/families/prepare-your-parent-teacher-conference" hreflang="en">Prepare for your parent-teacher conference</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Parent-teacher conferences can make students and their grownups anxious, but it helps when you feel prepared. Here are some tips to help.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/job-career-help/prepare-interview" hreflang="en">Prepare for an interview</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Recommendations to help you ace your interview.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/job-career-help/create-resume" hreflang="en">Create a resume or cover letter</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Get help with your resume</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/educators/educator-library-cards" hreflang="en">Educator library cards</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Teachers, families who homeschool and other educators in the community can get library cards with extra holds, no late fines and more.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/job-career-help/filling-out-online-job-applications" hreflang="en">Filling out online job applications</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Many companies use an online job application form. Here are some items to have ready before you start.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/community/financial-resources-your-home" hreflang="en">Financial resources for your home</a></h2> <p class="card-text">For information about programs that assist in buying, repairing a home or paying bills in an emergency, the resources below may be helpful. These agencies have financial help for specific purposes. Note that most of these programs have restrictions, and not everyone will qualify.</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/community/find-free-images-and-photos-online" hreflang="en">Find free images and photos online</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Find photos or images for a project you’re working on online for free, with these resources. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/early-childhood/five-ways-help-your-child-learn" hreflang="en">Five ways to help your child learn</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Five easy, fun activities adults can do with even the youngest kids to help get their brains ready to learn to read and succeed in school later on.<br /> </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/families/parents-guide-multnomah-county-library" hreflang="en">Parents' Guide to Multnomah County Library</a></h2> <p class="card-text">The public library works with you to support your children’s reading needs. Library staff can answer your children’s questions, suggest great books they will love, and open up new worlds through events at the library. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/educators/homeschooling" hreflang="en">Homeschooling</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Find support for the education style and curriculum you choose for your child at the library. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/local-family-history/house-history" hreflang="en">House history</a></h2> <p class="card-text">This page is for house history researchers. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/local-family-history/how-find-vital-records" hreflang="en">How to find vital records</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Birth, marriage, divorce, death: How to find vital records in Oregon</p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/job-career-help/get-food-handlers-card" hreflang="en">Get an Oregon Food Handler’s Card</a></h2> <p class="card-text">An Oregon Food Handler’s card is required for jobs that include handling food. To get the card, you must take a test and pay a fee. 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If you live outside Multnomah County, you have options that may allow you to get an account here. </p> </div></div> <div class="card col-12 col-md-6 card-list-view border-0"><div class="card-body card-body-border mb-3"> <h2 class="card-title"><a href="/community/mail-order-house-plan-and-design-catalogs" hreflang="en">Mail-order house plan and design catalogs</a></h2> <p class="card-text">Some houses are custom-designed by an architect, for a specific site. But most houses weren’t built that way. During the 20th century, many houses were built from plans that the owner or builder purchased from a catalog. 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