Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Ledding Library Art: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg & Val Hubbard
2026-07-28 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
Val Hubbard presents a series of atmospheric, abstracted paintings, and Ariella-Sophie Sternberg presents “Drawn with the Left Hand,” a collection of drawn portraits documenting a period of recovery from injury.

World Cinema Series: A Letter to Momo (Japanese)
2026-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
Join us for a screening of A Letter to Momo. A Letter to Momo is a gentle, heartfelt animated film about a young girl who moves to a remote island and discovers quirky spirits that help her cope with her father’s death. Originally presented in Japanese, it will be shown with English subtitles.
Stay after the screening to engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the film.
A Letter to Momo is part of the Lake Oswego Public Library’s World Cinema Series, a monthly event showcasing diverse international films. This series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM.
Admission is free and no ticket is required.
Can’t make it to the screening? Library patrons can also stream A Letter to Momo on our Kanopy streaming service using their Lake Oswego Public Library card.
This event will take place on the main floor of the Adult Community Center (ACC) in the Oak Room. The ACC is located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at ayounglove@lakeoswego.city or (503) 534-5667.

StoryWalk "Song in the City"
2026-07-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Iron Mountain Park, 2401 Iron Mountain Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035, United States
Visit Iron Mountain Park to read our newest StoryWalk® installation, Song in the City. Written by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed, it tells the story of a young blind girl filled to overflowing with the sounds of her beloved city. Poetically rhythmic and lightly humorous, the tale bridges the gap between generations of music and family while centering love, understanding and joy. Celebrate Disability Pride Month at one of Lake Oswego’s most accessible natural areas, Iron Mountain Park.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Iron Mountain Park is located at 2401 Iron Mountain Rd., Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Youth Services at 503-697-6580.

Bring Your Own (BYO) Mystery Book Group
2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on the last Thursday of each month,

Join us the last Thursday of the month for a casual mystery book group. There will be no assigned books, just time to share and discuss a mystery book that you’ve read with fellow mystery book enthusiasts.
Meeting in the library conference room. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-4228.

Stairwell Gallery: Kim Ellingson: Interpretations of Oregon Landscapes
2026-08-02 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-03 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-04 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-05 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-06 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-09 08:00 - 21:00 and 4 more dates | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Come explore the work of Oregon artist Kim Ellingson whose painting journey has changed how she sees the world around her. A self-taught mixed media painter, Ellingson works in watercolor, ink, and graphite to create structured interpretations of Oregon landscapes and seascapes. Ellingson’s work has been featured in juried exhibitions throughout the region, and she is an active member of two Portland area arts guilds. This exhibition will be on view throughout August during regular library hours. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact April Younglove at 503-534-5667 or ayounglove@lakeoswego.cit

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-08-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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 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.

Ledding Library 5-day Teen Playwriting Camp
2026-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
A 5-day camp for students grades 6-12 to develop an original play. This camp will be led by a produced playwright. Campers will work with their fellow campers to develop and perform a short play with guidance from a peer. Attendees will use collective creation to devise a work in only 5 days! The final day of the camp will culminate in a reader’s theatre performance of the piece that will be open to the public. The camp will take place at the Ledding Library from 1pm to 3pm on August 3rd-7th.

Baby Sign Language
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on the first Friday.

(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 lochild@lakeoswego.city

Dance Lab: Little Movers, Big Feelers with Ms. Sunny!
2026-08-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on July, August on the second Saturday.

Little Movers, Big Feelers with Ms. Sunny!
Emotion regulation movement and sensory lab for littles. Ms. Sunny’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. Heather Fronzcak incorporates dance, mindfulness, and exercises specifically designed to promote emotional regulation and resilience in kids. Open to all, with a special welcome to sensory-rich 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 lochild@lakeoswego.city.
