Learn about the City’s Clear and Objective Track Type II tree removal permit regulations effective as of October 1, 2026. This new tree removal permit process only applies to tree removal associated with the construction of one or more new dwelling units or the creation of residential lots. This workshop will explore the relevant code criteria, minimum tree retention requirements, required mitigation and street tree planting, and tree retention deficit fees, and demonstrate how to use the new Tree Inventory spreadsheet template and submit a complete application. This workshop is led by Daphne Cissell, Associate Planner in the Planning & Building Services Department, along with the City’s Contract Arborist, Morgan Holen.
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 40 participants in-person or select Zoom registration for remote access. This workshop is free and open to local arborists, builders, developers, architects, and Lake Oswego residents. Register now!
The Mayor’s Roundtable is a quarterly community forum designed to connect our community directly with the Mayor, Council members, and City leadership to discuss top City goals, share ideas, and address local priorities.
Please join us for a special community gathering co-hosted by the City of Lake Oswego and the African American Women of Lake Oswego and Surrounding Areas on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in Oswego Hall at LORAC. This event will feature a warm welcome for our new City Manager, an opportunity to connect with the City Council, and a chance to learn about upcoming initiatives.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Adult Services Librarian April Younglove from the Lake Oswego Public Library for a hands-on, four-part series designed to demystify artificial intelligence. Learn how to navigate the digital world, protect your privacy, and use AI tools with confidence and skepticism. Sessions include clear, live demonstrations, interactive discussions, and personalized tech support. Free for all participants.
Foundations for Everyday Use
Kick off the series by stripping away the tech jargon and discovering how artificial intelligence can simplify your day-to-day life. This foundational session introduces core AI concepts and terminology—including AI summarizers, generative chatbots, and natural prompting—in clear, approachable language. Through live demonstrations of Claude AI, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT, you will learn how to safely use these tools to brainstorm recipes, plan custom travel itineraries, and organize daily tasks. We will introduce the essential "Ask–Tweak–Verify" (ATV) framework alongside critical privacy guidelines to ensure you protect your personal data right from the start.
One-on-one lab assistance is proudly provided by student volunteers from the Lake Youth Leadership Council to help you configure settings on your personal devices.
Date / Time: Tuesday, September 15 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34825
Hands-On Skills and Sandbox Practice
Build directly upon your foundational knowledge with a supportive, highly interactive sandbox session dedicated to mastering digital assistants. In Part 2, participants shift from watching demonstrations to writing and refining their own prompts. Under patient guidance, you will practice conversational techniques, discover how subtle shifts in word choices yield dramatically improved answers, and learn how to implement standard internet safety boundaries. A major focus of this workshop will be learning how to cross-reference and fact-check chatbot output to ensure your digital interactions remain secure, accurate, and productive.
Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.
Date / Time: Tuesday, October 20 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34826
Helping Seniors Navigate Daily Life With Confidence
Discover how contemporary AI applications can serve as powerful tools for independent living, lifelong learning, and daily problem-solving. This interactive workshop demonstrates practical accessibility functions hidden inside everyday tech, such as instant text-to-speech audio conversion, natural voice-command interactions, and real-time smartphone image recognition (perfect for reading small labels or identifying objects). Moving into deeper research skills, we will outline advanced prompting methods while unpacking the distinct structural limits of large language models. Learn exactly why AI should never replace professional advisory services, and discover specific strategies for spotting online medical misinformation.
Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.
Date / Time: Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34827
Becoming a Confident, Critical AI User
The final installation equips you with an essential digital defense toolkit to evaluate whether online content is authentic, accurate, and trustworthy. We will break down common system errors, reveal how "hallucinations" occur, and introduce quick, library-approved methods for verifying data across independent sources. Crucially, this session helps participants recognize how malicious actors deploy technology for modern fraudulent schemes—including cloning voices for identity scams, fabricating hyper-realistic deepfakes, and pushing complex cryptocurrency traps. Leave with the confidence and critical awareness needed to enjoy modern digital conveniences safely and securely.
Personalized, one-on-one tech support will be provided throughout the hands-on practice intervals by members of the Lake Youth Leadership Council.
Date / Time: Tuesday, December 15 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Class Number: 34828
Missed a previous session? Access archived video recordings, interactive presentation slides, and educational handouts from our past technology literacy classes below:
Is It AI or Is It Real? How to Spot Computer-Generated Content Like a Librarian (Digital Dive #1)Explore the sophisticated tools and methodologies professional librarians utilize to identify computer-generated texts, altered documents, and artificial imagery. This session provides actionable, real-world clues to help you differentiate between genuine human creations and artificial content in your daily newsfeeds and correspondence.
This class was originally presented at the Lake Oswego Public Library.
Navigate the rapidly-evolving digital landscape with clarity and balance. This session pulls back the curtain on automated "content farms," breaking down how social media algorithms, financial pay-per-click incentives, and strategic influence campaigns purposefully accelerate the distribution of false narratives. Learn to evaluate source motivations and protect your digital footprint from predatory content design.
This class was originally presented at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.
For questions or more information regarding our technology programs, please contact Adult Services Librarian April Younglove at [email protected].
Business Owners and Managers meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and efforts to make Lake Grove businesses more successful. Our Guest Speaker this month is Cindy Moore, Economic Development Coordinator for Clackamas County. Learn how this office can help you grow your business. Bring your questions and join us!
Explore the final stage of life with guided sessions designed to inform, inspire, and support thoughtful planning. Learn about end-of-life choices, cultural traditions, grief, and family communication while gaining tools to live more fully today.
Cost for each class: Res $5 / Non-Res $7
Join Rachel Essig of the Green Burial Council to explore meaningful, eco-friendly end-of-life choices that honor the earth. This session offers a comprehensive look at the environmental benefits, practical options, and realistic costs associated with natural burials. Learn how conservation cemeteries protect regional ecosystems, discover biodegradable containment choices, and gain the essential knowledge needed to integrate personal ecological values into your long-term legacy planning.
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Date / Time: Fri 9/18 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Event Code: 34835
Learn More: https://www.greenburialcouncil.org
In partnership with the Oregon Memorial Association, this eye-opening session offers a transparent and objective look at funeral industry pricing structures and consumer protection laws. Learn how to navigate the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Funeral Rule, confidently evaluate General Price Lists (GPLs), and safeguard against hidden expenses or emotional overspending during times of loss. This lecture provides practical tools to help you design a beautiful, deeply respectful service that aligns with your family budget and values.
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Date / Time: Fri 10/23 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Event Code: 34885
Join certified Life-Cycle Celebrant Holly Pruett to explore the rich history, anthropology, and deep psychological importance of mourning rituals across human cultures. This session examines why cookie-cutter, conventional services often fail to bring comfort in the modern era and guides you through the creative process of designing deeply personalized, authentic ceremonies. Discover how meaningful symbols, intentional storytelling, and unique community participation can offer genuine comfort and honor individual legacies.
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Date / Time: Fri 11/13 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Event Code: 34841
Challenge conventional wisdom and restrictive cultural myths surrounding the grieving process. This session replaces outdated, rigid systems (like the linear "five stages of grief") with a realistic, dynamic, and compassionate understanding of loss. Gain vital psychological tools for cultivating long-term emotional resilience, navigating complex relational changes, and establishing supportive, shame-free communication channels when supporting yourself or helping others through profound change.
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Date / Time: Fri 12/11 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Event Code: 34886
Explore resources and summaries from previous installments of the Life's Final Chapter series:
Life in Full ViewReflect on life’s impermanence and explore how awareness of limited time can deepen gratitude, focus, and meaning. This session was led by experienced Death Doulas NW, who guide individuals and families through conversations about death, legacy, and mindful living.
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Learn More: https://www.deathdoulasnw.com
Choices at Life’s EndLearn about late-life care options, including MAID (Medical Aid in Dying), hospice, and VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). End of Life Choice Oregon instructors bring real stories and professional insights to help individuals and families make informed decisions.
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Learn More: https://eolcoregon.org/