Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Cindy Reed
2026-03-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 15 more dates | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Stairwell Gallery: The Artwork of Cindy Reed
Month of March, all open hours
Come explore the works of Oregon artist, Cindy Reed. A variety of mediums and styles will be on display, including pastels, powder pigments, monoprints, cyanotypes, and collage. Many of the pieces combine vintage paper – from letters, maps, ledgers, books and music – with paints and inks, marrying text and image into what Reed calls “organized chaos”.
To see additional works, visit the Cindy Reed Gallery on Dailypaintworks.com.
The exhibition will be on view throughout March 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.city.

Natural History Book Group
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
The Natural History Book Group, led by the Oswego Lake Watershed Council, meets at the Lake Oswego Public Library. The club welcomes new members at its bimonthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) in the Library Meeting Room on the 2nd floor.
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 March, join the conversation about Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley by David G. Lewis.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. 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.city.

Pints from the Past: Jazz in Portland – Beginnings to Present Day
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Pints from the Past: Jazz in Portland – Beginnings to Present Day
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N. State Street
Author, journalist and broadcaster Lynn Darroch leads you through 80 years of jazz in Portland, focusing on its three “Golden Ages.” Using audio samples, photo illustrations, and stories about influential artists, he explains how a mid-sized city with a small African American population has supported a large and active jazz scene, shaped by environmental, economic, and social conditions.
This event is made possible through the sponsorship of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library, and is presented in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Cafe. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchases are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the presentation begins at 7:00 pm.
Lake Theater & Cafe is located at 106 N. State Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Joshua Macias at 503-675-2535 or jmacias@lakeoswego.city.

Dance Lab: Little Movers, Big Feelers with Ms. Sunny!
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Dance Lab: Little Movers, Big Feelers with Ms. Sunny!
Saturday, March 14, 10:30 – 11:00 am (lower level)
Join us every second Saturday for an emotional regulation movement and sensory lab for littles. 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.
Heather Fronzcak, aka Ms. Sunny, 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.
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 website.

Author Talk: Kate Schatz
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
KATE SCHATZ is an author, educator, and public speaker. She’s the New York Times-bestselling author of the “Rad Women” book series, and Do the Work: An Anti-Racist Activity Book, co-written with “United Shades of America” host W. Kamau Bell.
Her new historical fiction novel, Where the Girls Were, is a coming-of-age tale about a pregnant teenager sent to live in a home for unwed mothers, set in San Francisco during the tumultuous 1960s.
Interested in meeting the author and having her sign your book? Our friends at Spoke & Word Books with be hosting Kate for a free author meet-and-greet, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. To pre-order Kate’s book, visit this link: https://withfriends.co/event/27637086/

Poetry Group
2026-03-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Poetry Group
Thursday, March 19, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive, self-facilitated environment. Feel free to read a poem of your own or one written by a published author that you’d like to share. All are welcome to attend, including newcomers. Meetings will include time for introductions, poetry readings, organic discussion, and resource sharing.
This group meets on the third Thursday of the month in the Library Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. Light refreshments will be available.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, please contact Allison Arnold at 503-534-5665 or aarnold@lakeoswego.city.

Bring Your Own (BYO) Mystery Book Group
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Bring Your Own (BYO) Mystery Book Group
Thursday, March 26, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Join a casual mystery book group the last Thursday of the month in the Library Meeting Room on the 2nd floor.
There will be no assigned books, just time to share and discuss a mystery book that you’ve read with fellow mystery book enthusiasts.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city.

HYBRID: Building Bridges Book Group
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
HYBRID: Building Bridges Book Group
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 – 11:00 am
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. Join us to discuss our March selection of The Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information or to register for the virtual option, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city.
