The early Chinese came to Oregon seeking a new beginning and a new life. Life was difficult but they worked hard and made a go of it. Join volunteer educator Mike Wong from the Portland Chinatown Museum to learn about their journey and many contributions to Oregon, their hardships as well as their successes. Registration […]
NOTE: Due to inclement weather, this presentation has been rescheduled from its original January 18, 2024 date to Thursday, February 1, 2024. Please visit clackamashistory.org for more information and the latest updates. On June 3, 1889, Oregon made history when the Willamette Falls Electric Company transmitted electricity 14 miles from the Willamette Falls to Portland, making the […]
For adults, teens, and kids ages 10+. Go (aka Weiqi and Baduk) is an ancient Chinese board game that is over 2500 years old. In Go, two players compete to surround both territory and sometimes their opponent's stones in a strategic battle of minds. Learn the simple rules of the game from members of the […]
Since 1974, David Charvet has been performing, creating and writing about magic. He has a passion for history that he credits to his father and became interested in magic around age seven through books in his school library and a children’s magic set. Join him and discover the history and mystery of magic from a […]
As Oregon's largest Black-owned independent bookstore, Third Eye Books has a unique perspective on the publishing world. Hear from Charles Hannah, one of the co-owners of the store, as he shares information about the creation of their bookstore, trends and other obstacles/discoveries in the book industry. Registration is not required, but RSVP to get an […]
All are welcome to celebrate the lunar new year with crafts, games and food.
People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. This erasure is the result of historic legal and social marginalization that contributes to […]
Author and publisher Jelani Memory visits our library! He'll talk about his story and his first book "A Kids Books About Racism." Jelani will also share why it's important to have big conversations with kids, as well as why they decided to create the book series.
Join the library for a viewing of the OPB Oregon Experience documentary on Beatrice Morrow Cannady. As a writer, lawyer, lecturer, radio show guest, civil rights advocate, and publisher of a weekly newspaper, Cannady was an important figure in Oregon history. At a time when racial discrimination was commonplace, Cannady worked to secure equal rights […]
