Lake Oswego Public Library

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to community spaces and events. Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is in partnership with the City of Lake Oswego's Great Pumpkin Toss.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

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 from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.

欢迎参加心弦中文的中文音乐律动课。
Sharon老师会和小朋友一起唱歌，跳舞，玩乐器，说故事，度过充实的三十分钟。
本课程适合二到五岁的小朋友，各种语言程度都可以参加。
名额有限，请速报名！

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Tuesday storytimes are designed for youngsters 3-5 years old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Nights are getting longer, days are getting shorter, and it's time to brighten up your space with a colorful string of glowing beads. Ward off the winter doldrums with this uncomplicated, light-up craft! At our tween program, participants will make a 4.5 foot beaded garland with an assortment of pony beads and a battery powered string of LED lights. Keep for yourself or give as a gift!

Designed for 5th to 8th graders. This event is free, but registration is required, as the program is limited to ten participants. For more information, email [email protected] or contact the Information Desk at 503-697-6580.

Join us for a special musical experience in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We are excited to welcome Tommy Graven, a 20‑year multi‑instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter whose work is deeply rooted in the landscapes and traditions of the Pacific Northwest.

Winner of a Global Music Award and recognized as “Native American Flutist of the Year” at the NASFA Awards, Tommy is widely regarded as an inspiring and rising artist in the Native American flute genre.

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or [email protected].

The City of Lake Oswego is engaged in a long-range planning process to identify and evaluate options for a future library that can meet our community’s needs. The existing library facility is facing significant and worsening seismic, water intrusion, building system, and accessibility deficiencies. These conditions impact the ability to provide safe, reliable, and equitable services. As part of this process, we invite you to tour the existing library and see the conditions and challenges that are shaping the conversation.

Please register for the tour.

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Wednesday storytimes are designed for children 2-3 years old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to Hunger Fighters.

Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is located at Hunger Fighters. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

Untitled design (4).png In partnership with the Lake Oswego Public Library and Key Bank, the Senior Scholar Program offers free, engaging academic classes designed especially for older adults. Explore topics in history, humanities, science, and technology while connecting with peers and nurturing a lifelong love of learning. Space is limited—registration is required.

• Location: LO Adult Community Center
• Cost: Free for all participants
• Registration Required: Call (503) 635-3758
• Early registration is encouraged due to limited seating.

Upcoming Fall 2026 Lectures The Neurobiology of Awe: Reshaping the Aging Brain Thursday, September 10 • 10–11:30 a.m. Location: LO Adult Community Center
Presented by Dr. Lynne Shinto, Professor of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Uncover the transformative power of wonder and its tangible biological impacts. Dr. Lynne Shinto walks us through how intentional, everyday moments of awe physically reshape the neural architecture of the aging brain. Discover the fascinating science behind how experiencing wonder sparks fresh neural pathways, lowers cellular inflammation, and actively stimulates cognitive vitality to keep our minds sharp and resilient.

About the Instructor:
Dr. Lynne Shinto is a Professor of Neurology at OHSU, focusing on neurological health, brain longevity, and integrative medical approaches to cognitive well-being.

Course ID: 34834 – Free

Chinese Cowboys of the American West: A Forgotten Legacy Tuesday, October 6 • 10–11:30 a.m. Location: LO Adult Community Center
Presented by Dale Hom, Author and Historical Researcher

Step onto the rugged, untamed frontier to uncover a vital yet frequently overlooked chapter of American heritage. Through meticulous historical research and vibrant archival illustrations, author Dale Hom brings the deeply impactful legacy of Chinese cowboys to life. Explore how these resilient individuals shaped the ranching industries and livestock traditions of the 19th-century American West despite structural and cultural hurdles.

About the Instructor:
Dale Hom is a dedicated author and researcher who specializes in unearthing and preserving marginalized histories and cultural narratives of the early American West.

Course ID: 34829 – Free

Linguistic Archaeology: The Story of Chinook Jargon Thursday, November 5 • 10–11:30 a.m. Location: LO Adult Community Center
Presented by David Douglas Robertson, PhD, Linguist and Historian

Unlock the profound linguistic history hidden within the early Pacific Northwest landscape. Dr. David Douglas Robertson guides us through a fascinating linguistic deep dive into Chinook Jargon, the historic trade language that blended Indigenous and European tongues. Learn how this unique hybrid form of communication served as a cultural bridge and vital economic lifeline that fundamentally shaped the early communities of the Willamette Valley.

About the Instructor:
Dr. David Douglas Robertson is an expert linguist and leading authority on Pacific Northwest languages, specializing in the historical preservation of regional dialects.

Course ID: 34830 – Free

The Carbon Footprint of the Cloud: Data, AI, and the Environment Thursday, December 3 • 10–11:30 a.m. Location: LO Adult Community Center
Presented by Dr. Christof Teuscher, Professor at Portland State University (PSU)

Look behind the digital curtain of our hyper-connected lives. PSU Professor Dr. Christof Teuscher reveals the immense, often invisible environmental impact of the massive data centers and straining power grids that fuel our daily internet use and the current AI boom. This talk breaks down the physical resource realities of modern technology and offers practical frameworks for practicing sustainable digital stewardship in our personal lives.

About the Instructor:
Dr. Christof Teuscher is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at PSU, researching next-generation computing architectures and the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Course ID: 34892 – Free

Program Highlights

• Diverse Course Offerings: Explore wide-ranging topics that stimulate curiosity and broaden understanding.
• Engaging Learning Environment: Lectures encourage thoughtful discussion and shared insights.
• Community Connection: Build relationships with fellow lifelong learners.
• Expert Instructors: Courses are taught by accomplished university scholars.
• Supports Cognitive Health & Well-Being: Lifelong learning promotes curiosity, connection, and mental vitality.

Registration Details

• Cost: Free for all participants
• Registration Required: Call (503) 635-3758
• Early registration is encouraged due to limited seating.

Past Talks

Explore recordings, resources, and summaries from previous Senior Scholar presentations:

Spring/Summer 2026 Lectures

• Who Tells the Story? (June 18, 2026)
  Presented by Dr. David G. Lewis, Oregon State University. Discover how Native histories are researched and reconstructed through federal archives. Highlights the importance of Indigenous perspectives and representation in reshaping historical narratives.
  OSU Faculty Profile | PSU Profile | NDN History Research Website
• The Global Rise of Authoritarianism (May 12, 2026)
  Presented by Dr. Lindsay J. Benstead, Portland State University. Discover the global forces shaping democracy today, including democratic backsliding, election interference, and the rise of authoritarian leaders worldwide.
  PSU Faculty Profile | Wilson Center Profile
• Social Media & Society (June 9, 2026)
  Presented by Donna Z. Davis, Ph.D., University of Oregon. Explore how social media has transformed relationships, civic life, and community, highlighting isolation, algorithm-driven polarization, and structural platform decline.
  UO Faculty Profile | Oregon Reality Lab
• CANCELLED - Protest in America (March 17, 2026)
  Presented by Dr. Patricia A. Schechter, Portland State University. An planned in-depth conversation about the history of protest movements, civic engagement, and social activism within the United States.
  PSU Faculty Profile

Archive Links

• Witches & Witch-Hunters: Fear and Power in History
  View Past Talk Summary
• Medical Gaslighting
  View Past Talk Summary
• The Epidemiology of Gun Violence
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• Deconstructing Deception: Understanding Conspiracy Theories
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• Walls that Speak: Murals and Street Art as Voices of Social Change
  View Past Talk Summary
• Family Estrangement in Modern Families
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• How A.I. is Shaping Our Future and the Ethical Implications
  View Past Talk Summary
• The Role of Immigration in Shaping Our Communities
  View Past Talk Summary
• The Science of Climate Change
  View Past Talk Summary

Storytimes are a hoot! Thursday morning storytimes are designed for children 12-24 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Thursday afternoon storytimes are designed for babies 0-12 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, blow bubbles, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

The City of Lake Oswego is engaged in a long-range planning process to identify and evaluate options for a future library that can meet our community’s needs. The existing library facility is facing significant and worsening seismic, water intrusion, building system, and accessibility deficiencies. These conditions impact the ability to provide safe, reliable, and equitable services. As part of this process, we invite you to tour the existing library and see the conditions and challenges that are shaping the conversation.

Please register for the tour.

Join Mary Miller Doyle and friends for a presentation of Wonder Is a Lovely Place to Be: 365 Days of Wit, Wisdom, and Irrepressible Imagination by Brian Doyle and Mary Miller Doyle. Drawing from both beloved and previously unpublished Brian Doyle works, this collection of essays, poems and sketches invites readers to notice holiness woven through ordinary, everyday moments.

Mary Miller Doyle and John and Cindy McPhee will read passages from Wonder is a Lovely Place to Be and retired Lake Oswego Public Library director Bill Baars will host. We'll also be serving apple and marionberry pie, Brian's favorite flavors.

Brian Doyle (1956-2017) was the author of many books, including the novels Mink River and The Plover; The Grail, his account of a year in a pinot noir vineyard in Oregon; and The Wet Engine, a memoir about his infant son’s heart surgery and the young doctor who saved his life. He edited Portland Magazine at the University of Portland.

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or [email protected]

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Each year we observe Brian Doyle Day on November 6 (Brian's birthday), honoring the novelist and essayist who was a longtime Lake Oswegan and a tireless supporter of Lake Oswego Public Library. We hope you will join us in remembering Brian Doyle by stopping by the library and sharing a comment or thought inspired by Brian, taking home a Brian Doyle bookmark, and in practicing his affecting message: "Be tender and laugh."

The library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego.

(Recommended for 0-18 month old children and their caregivers)
10:30AM (lower level) the first Friday of each month

Trying to communicate with your infant presents all kinds of challenges. Beyond reading, singing and talking to them, Baby Sign Language can provide a unique bond. Christina Schabow of the Portland Early Learning Project will lead this program introducing new themes for each program.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free, and there is no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].

This program takes place in the Library's Conference Room on the 2nd floor.

Stop by the library from 10am - 12pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for free walk-in genealogy assistance provided by members of the Lake Oswego Genealogy Interest Group!

Receive one-on-one assistance on any genealogy topic, access the library editions of Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, and learn about other resources to help you on your Genealogy journey.

This program is free and requires no reservation or library card. No experience is required and basic genealogy worksheets and information will be available on-site.

Visit the Genealogy Interest Group's Website at https://lakeogig.wixsite.com/gig-lo

Not available to visit the library during the program time? Have any questions? Reach out to [email protected] or contact the Genealogy Interest Group directly at [email protected]

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library staff, materials, and services to Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons.

Browse and check out items, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This event is open to the public.

For more information, please contact Library Outreach Services, 503.675.3996 or [email protected].

Interested in learning ukulele? Sign up for one of twelve spots in our 7-week long adult ukulele program! Join us at the Adult Community Center Saturdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm from October 31 – December 19 (please note, there will not be class on November 28). Attendees will learn 8 chords, strumming patterns, classic and popular songs, as well as tablature, fingerpicking, tuning, and resources for continued musical education. This program is intended for participants to attend each session and progressively develop their skills and abilities, starting with the basics. This program is intended for beginners, but intermediate players are welcome too. The library will provide ukuleles for checkout for the duration of the program, or, feel free to bring your own. A LINCC Library Card is required to check out a Library ukulele. For Adults18+ Only.

This series is free for ages 18+, but registration is required, as space is limited. Registration begins October 15 on the Library website calendar. For more information, contact Joshua Macias at [email protected] or 503-675-2535.

This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego.

Welcome to A Bookish Affair! Open to all devotees of romance and happily-ever-afters. We will read widely in the genre, focusing on diverse voices and including every kind of love story. Be prepared to feel the love and expand your heart.

We will be meeting on Zoom on Sunday, November 8 at 11am to discuss The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan. Registration is required.

For more information, please email librarians Shannon Dickinson at [email protected](link sends e-mail) or Shannon Sedell at [email protected](link sends e-mail).

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. It is characterized by a lively tempo, exhilarating footwork, and rounded movements portraying control with abandon and strength with delicacy. Nartana School of Kuchipudi Dance, located in Beaverton, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Kuchipudi dance through education, performance, and community outreach programs. Anuradha Ganesh is the founder and artistic director of Nartana.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major South Asian festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. Diwali is associated with themes of light overcoming darkness, good overcoming evil, and knowledge overcoming ignorance. Traditions vary among communities, but celebrations commonly include lighting diyas (small oil lamps) and candles, decorating homes, creating colorful rangoli designs for entrances, offering prayers and performing religious ceremonies, fireworks displays, wearing new or festive clothing, and sharing sweets and special foods with family and friends. Diwali occurs annually in autumn, with the primary day of Diwali occurring on the day with the darkest night of the lunar month, the day of the new moon. This year, the holiday starts on Friday, November 6 and spans five days, with the main day of Diwali on Sunday, November 8.

This program is sponsored by LO for LOve. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Allison Arnold at 503-534-5665 or [email protected].

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 from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.

欢迎参加心弦中文的中文音乐律动课。
Sharon老师会和小朋友一起唱歌，跳舞，玩乐器，说故事，度过充实的三十分钟。
本课程适合二到五岁的小朋友，各种语言程度都可以参加。
名额有限，请速报名！

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Tuesday storytimes are designed for youngsters 3-5 years old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

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 grounding for its work. Through participant-selected readings that focus on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, members explore how literature and nonfiction can deepen our understanding of the watershed and its indigenous history, while inspiring practical steps toward a more just relationship with both the land we call home and its original caretakers.

In November, we will be discussing the book Becoming rooted : one hundred days of reconnecting with sacred earth. See the Natural History Book Group page for a complete reading list.

Led by the Oswego Lake Watershed Council, this group meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at the Lake Oswego Public Library in the second-floor conference room. New members are welcome.

For more information contact Adult Services Librarian April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or [email protected].

Join us for another Pints from the Past Program! This month's discussion is presented by Kathryn Sinor titled Horsin' Around: History of the Lake Oswego Hunt Club.

What started as a group of locals riding their horses in Oswego Lake pivoted to a long-standing community institution nearly 100 years ago. Through the work of real estate developer Paul Murphy, the determination of club members, and the spirited horses who carried countless riders through the years, the Lake Oswego Hunt Club tells the intertwined story of Lake Oswego's development and horses. Discover the history of the Lake Oswego Hunty Club through the Oswego Heritage Council's newest exhibit!

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Joshua Macias at [email protected] or 503-675-2535.

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to the LO Recreation & Aquatics Center (LORAC). Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is located at the LO Recreation & Aquatics Center. It is open to the public.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

Storytimes are a hoot! Thursday morning storytimes are designed for children 12-24 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Meet Rover, the Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to the Mary's Woods campus! Browse and check out items for all ages, get a library card, learn about library resources, receive tech help with library apps, and return your library materials!

This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome. Visit us from 10-11 AM at the Provincial House parking lot (17400 Holy Names Drive), and from 11 AM-12 PM at the the Dunn Community Center parking lot (17520 Mesnard Street). Check out a map of the Mary's Woods campus.

Rover returns to these locations at Mary's Woods on the second Thursdays (1-3 PM) and fourth Saturdays (10 AM-12 PM) of every month. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please contact Library Outreach Services at [email protected] or 503-675-3996.

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Thursday afternoon storytimes are designed for babies 0-12 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, blow bubbles, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

The City of Lake Oswego is engaged in a long-range planning process to identify and evaluate options for a future library that can meet our community’s needs. The existing library facility is facing significant and worsening seismic, water intrusion, building system, and accessibility deficiencies. These conditions impact the ability to provide safe, reliable, and equitable services. As part of this process, we invite you to tour the existing library and see the conditions and challenges that are shaping the conversation.

Please register for the tour.

Monthly meeting of the Library Advisory Board.

This meeting will take place at the Lake Oswego Public Library.

For interested members of the public unable to attend in person, an option to provide public comment or watch the meeting remotely via Webex is available.

Please contact Donna Harlan, Library Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 503-697-6583.

Join us every second Saturday for a self-regulation movement lab for children. Energy in Motion's dance class is a unique and engaging way to support your child's emotional growth. It blends the joy of dance with essential tools for managing emotions. This program is designed for all, including autistic and neurodivergent children. Come at 10:15 to get settled and comfortable with the space. The program begins at 10:30 with bubbles, a self-esteem check-in, music, and an opportunity to get up a move around. We always finish up with a story. The Library provides headphones, flexible seating and multiple areas for kids to move around and make use of fidgets. Heather Fronzcak (Ms. Sunny) incorporates dance, mindfulness, and exercises specifically designed to promote emotional regulation and resilience in kids.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free, and there is no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].

In the Children's Library (lower level)

Drop in every second and fourth Saturday of the month to imagine, build and create. Lego bricks provided! We’ll have labels to name the build and include the name and age of the artist; creations will be displayed for two weeks until the next Lego Club.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].

Interested in learning ukulele? Sign up for one of twelve spots in our 7-week long adult ukulele program! Join us at the Adult Community Center Saturdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm from October 31 – December 19 (please note, there will not be class on November 28). Attendees will learn 8 chords, strumming patterns, classic and popular songs, as well as tablature, fingerpicking, tuning, and resources for continued musical education. This program is intended for participants to attend each session and progressively develop their skills and abilities, starting with the basics. This program is intended for beginners, but intermediate players are welcome too. The library will provide ukuleles for checkout for the duration of the program, or, feel free to bring your own. A LINCC Library Card is required to check out a Library ukulele. For Adults18+ Only.

This series is free for ages 18+, but registration is required, as space is limited. Registration begins October 15 on the Library website calendar. For more information, contact Joshua Macias at [email protected] or 503-675-2535.

This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego.

Join us for an engaging artist talk with Sara Star, a compelling speaker who offers deep insight into her creative process and the rich storytelling behind her work. Known for her blend of magical impressionism and abstract realism, Star weaves together lore, myth, and nature to breathe new life into ancient primordial beings while celebrating women in timeless narratives. Hearing her speak provides a fascinating look into her mixed-media techniques, including how she builds layered compositions using gold leaf, collage, and oil paint to bury subtle details within each piece. Attendees will gain a direct appreciation for how she translates folktales of wisdom and transformation into powerful visual expressions of beauty, healing, and connection. Learn more about the artist at sarastar.com.

You can view Star's work in the library's Stairwell Gallery throughout November in her show Enter Enchanted Worlds - The Magical Art of Sara Star.

Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or [email protected].

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 from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis.

欢迎参加心弦中文的中文音乐律动课。
Sharon老师会和小朋友一起唱歌，跳舞，玩乐器，说故事，度过充实的三十分钟。
本课程适合二到五岁的小朋友，各种语言程度都可以参加。
名额有限，请速报名！

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Tuesday storytimes are designed for youngsters 3-5 years old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

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.

For this session, participants are asked to bring smartphones, laptops or tablets with internet access. Hands-on activities will also include more in-depth prompt writing techniques.

Taught by Adult Services Librarian April Younglove of the Lake Oswego Public Library, with one‑on‑one assistance provided by students from the Lake Youth Leadership Council.

For more information and to register for this free class, please call the Adult Community Center at (503) 635-3758. This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. This event is sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center and the Lake Oswego Public Library.

We're often handed a vocabulary for grief that assumes an ending: stages, closure, moving on. When Corey McAuliffe was a child, her father took each of his daughters out on her own — every third Saturday belonged to her. When he died in January 2019, those Saturday dates were long behind them. Then the number 23 began appearing — on receipts, on clocks, on trail markers — and she started following it. In an effort to reconnect, she brought the dates back, this time on the 23rd of each month. A horse sanctuary. A Broadway show he would have hated. A road trip, and a lot of quiet dinners at home. What she found was that their relationship hadn't ended so much as changed shape, and that it had room for what they'd never managed while he was alive: questions she carried, a life-altering diagnosis, and the things handed down a family line long before anyone chooses them. Part reading, part conversation, this talk traces how a childhood tradition became an ongoing practice of staying connected — and what a researcher does when the evidence starts arriving in the form of receipts and trail markers. Take what resonates, leave the rest. There will be time for questions. Corey McAuliffe, PhD, grew up in Lake Oswego and now lives in Vancouver, BC, where she teaches at the University of British Columbia and works in mental health, disability, and wellbeing. Her debut memoir, 23 Dates with My Dead Dad, began after her father died in January 2019, when she reinstated the monthly dates they'd had when she was a child. She writes about grief as a relationship, not a stage — holding both the rigorous and the ethereal without asking either to give way. This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or [email protected]

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Wednesday storytimes are designed for children 2-3 years old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library staff, materials, and services to Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons.

Browse and check out items, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This event is open to the public.

For more information, please contact Library Outreach Services, 503.675.3996 or [email protected].

Storytimes are a hoot! Thursday morning storytimes are designed for children 12-24 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive environment. Feel free to read a poem of your own or one written by a published author that you’d like to share. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month in the conference room on the second floor of the library. Meetings will include time for introductions, poetry readings, organic discussion, and resource sharing. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome to attend, including newcomers, and we hope to see you there!

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Rachael Hyde at [email protected].

Storytimes at the library are a hoot! Thursday afternoon storytimes are designed for babies 0-12 months old. We'll read stories, sing songs, blow bubbles, and have fun spending time together.

This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected]

What is a Junior Teen Idea Club? Tweens are invited to gather in the teen area of the library with their friends, eat some snacks, and share their interests. Help US to create exciting programs and events just for YOU. Monthly meetings will be on third Thursdays right after early release from school. The program will be a combination of hanging out, fun crafts, games, brainstorming, and talking about books. This program is designed to give you a chance to make the library everything you want it to be.

Designed for 5th to 8th grade. This program is free, with no registration required. The Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Youth & Teen Services Librarians at 503-697-6580 or [email protected].

Through the reading and discussion of acclaimed works of fact and fiction, we seek greater appreciation of the rich diversity of life, to build understanding, empathy, and connection in our world.

Our December selection is The Lemon Tree: an Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan.

This event will take place in the Trillium Room on the lower level of the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego.

For more information or to register for the virtual option, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or [email protected].

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to Hunger Fighters.

Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is located at Hunger Fighters. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to Adult Community Center. This Rover visit is geared toward people with memory loss and their caregivers.

Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is located at the Adult Community Center. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

Meet Rover, Lake Oswego Public Library’s bookmobile, as it brings library materials, services, and staff to community spaces and events. Browse and check out items for all ages, get a Library card, and learn about library resources.

This Rover Bookmobile event is in partnership with the 2026 Reunion Farmers' Market.

For more information, contact 503-675-3996 or [email protected].

This program takes place in the Library's Conference Room on the 2nd floor.

Stop by the library from 10am - 12pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for free walk-in genealogy assistance provided by members of the Lake Oswego Genealogy Interest Group!

Receive one-on-one assistance on any genealogy topic, access the library editions of Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, and learn about other resources to help you on your Genealogy journey.

This program is free and requires no reservation or library card. No experience is required and basic genealogy worksheets and information will be available on-site.

Visit the Genealogy Interest Group's Website at https://lakeogig.wixsite.com/gig-lo

Not available to visit the library during the program time? Have any questions? Reach out to [email protected] or contact the Genealogy Interest Group directly at [email protected]

You know what life needs more of? RHINESTONES. At this teen program, participants can bring in small to medium things and cover them in tiny gems. Sparkle up your headphones, hairbrushes, mint tins, game controllers, nail polish bottles, phone cases, charging blocks, figurines, pencil cases, hand sanitizer bottles, pill bottles, gum containers, remote controls, calculators, water bottles... the list goes on! Come spend an afternoon bedazzling stuff with your besties!

Designed for 9th to 12th graders. This event is free, but registration is required, as the program is limited to ten participants. For more information, email [email protected] or contact the Information Desk at 503-697-6580.