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SUNNOV 8
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
DanceCultural HeritageHolidays & SeasonalArts & Media

Celebrate Diwali: A Classical Indian Dance Performance

Join us for a special classical Indian dance performance by Nartana School of Kuchipudi Dance in honor of Diwali! Kuchipudi is a centuries-old dance form that originates from southern India, and it is one of the 8 classical dance forms of India....
THUNOV 19
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
TeaWorkshopsTalks & LecturesCultural HeritageMeditation

Intro To The Myth of Tea

Introduction to the 5 major tea types and ceremonial tea. Join us for an introduction to the five major types of tea; green, white, oolong, black, and dark tea. Together we will explore the origins of Camellia sinensis, trace its history and...
TUENOV 17
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cultural HeritageBooksStorytimesKids (5-11)

Indigenous Heritage Celebration

Join us at 5:00 in the Community Room with special guests from Sahaptin Stories to celebrate Indigenous traditions and culture with stories, activities, and a book giveaway. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged. 24 seats available for kids age 2-11.

Join us at 5:00 in the Community Room with special guests from Sahaptin Stories to celebrate Indigenous traditions and culture with stories, activities, and a book giveaway. Limited capacity, pre-registration encouraged. 24 seats available for...
MONNOV 23
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $39+WellnessCultural HeritageWomen & Non-Binary

Sauna Sisters Moonrise: Connecting to Roots and Ancestors

November is a time for letting go, turning inward, and deepening the connection with what truly matters. You are warmly invited to a special Sauna Sisters gathering dedicated to honoring ancestors, roots, and the connection to nature. Come alone...
SATNOV 14
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cultural HeritageCraftsDanceHolidays & SeasonalWorld MusicKids & FamilyFood & Drink

Diwali Celebration

Brighten your autumn by celebrating Diwali, the vibrant Indian Festival of Lights, at the Wilsonville Public Library. This free, family-friendly evening brings the community together to experience the joy and rich traditions of the holiday. Enjoy an immersive celebration featuring lively music, beautiful cultural dances, delicious traditional foods and hands-on festive crafts.

Brighten your autumn by celebrating Diwali, the vibrant Indian Festival of Lights, at the Wilsonville Public Library. This free, family-friendly evening brings the community together to experience the joy and rich traditions of the holiday. Enjoy...
TUENOV 10
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BooksClubs & MeetingsCultural HeritageLearning & Tech

Natural History Book Group

The Natural History Book Group was founded on the recognition that Indigenous peoples have maintained a deep and reciprocal relationship with the land now known as Lake Oswego for millennia, the group acknowledges this history as an essential...
MONNOV 23
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cultural HeritageArts & MediaLearning & TechWellness

Sauna Sisters Moonrise: Connecting to Our Roots + Ancestors

1915 SE Jefferson St.Map

Led by Finnish author and storyteller Reetta Ranta, whose work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through Finnish mythology, folk traditions, and nature wisdom.
You are warmly invited to a special Sauna Sisters gathering dedicated to honoring our ancestors, our roots, and our connection to nature.
To purchase tickets and learn more, visit the website or email [email protected].

SUNNOV 29
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WorkshopsCraftsCultural HeritageHolidays & Seasonal

Learn to Wrap with Furoshiki

Interested in practicing a more sustainable gift-giving season? Join librarian Alicia Yokoyama and together learn from Creativebug's Megumi Inouye – runner-up in Scotch Brand’s national contest for America’s Most Gifted Wrapper – how to elegantly...
MONNOV 9
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
+3 dates
LanguageMusicUnder 5StorytimesCultural HeritageBilingual Events

Music and Movement in Mandarin

This event repeats every week on Monday. Join Sharon Gan, founder of Heart Strings Mandarin, for a program specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency...

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