Natural History Book Group
2026-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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.
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 5:00pm. We meet at the Lake Oswego Public Library in the second-floor conference room. New members are welcome.
For more information please email Sharon Goss.
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Meetings and Book Selections for 2026:
July 14: The trees are speaking : dispatches from the salmon forests by Lynda V. Mapes
September 8: Traditional Ecological Knowledge by Melissa Nelson
November 10: Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Toward Personal and Ecological Healing by Jennifer Grenz
Past Book Group selections:
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed by John Vaillant
Cedar by Hilary Stewart
The Gift of Knowledge: Reflections on Sahaptin Ways by Virginia R. Beavert
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson(link is external)
Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest by Josephine Woolington

Sip and Snip, Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Sip & Snip Open Studio is a relaxed adults-only evening of creativity, community, and fused glass art. Bring your favorite beverage, grab a friend, or come solo and create at your own pace. Designed for independent creating within your skill level, Sip & Snip offers the freedom to choose your own project while enjoying light guidance along the way. Monthly Project Highlights with project demos at the start of class time. Recurring every 2nd Thursday of the month.

How it works:
*$20 Open Studio Credit reserves your spot and is applied toward your project materials for the night
*Project fees over $20 are paid at class based on what you create
*New to the studio? First-time makers begin with a 20-minute Quick Start Lesson ($20) covering cutting, safety, and studio basics
*Need extra help? Guided Support is available for an additional fee
*Returning to finish a project? A $20 Open Studio Credit applies for each additional session
*The $20 Open Studio Credit is non-refundable for last-minute cancellations and no-shows Choose from jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night lights, garden art, and more.
View project pricing here: https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
2026-11-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-11-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-04 19:30 - 21:30 and 2 more dates | Clackamas Repertory Theater, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer day, Jaja’s daughter Marie runs the salon while her mother readies for a green-card wedding. As Marie manages laugh-out-loud drama in the shop, unexpected news unites the stylists and clients, deepening their bonds and sense of belonging.
This Tony Award-winning production is a love letter to all the incredible, unsung immigrant women bringing beauty to the world through their craft each and every day.
Written by: Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by: Damaris Webb
“Critic’s Pick! … Hot and hilarious … a riotously funny workplace comedy.” – The New York Times
“Wickedly entertaining … a sparkling ensemble comedy as tautly woven as one of the intricate hairdos in Jaja’s Harlem salon.” – Washington Post
“Bioh pays tribute to the bonds women share … You will be entertained, enlightened, and moved.” – New York Amsterdam News
“Bioh breathes both joy and grief into these women within her stellar script, giving them each their own distinct personalities and lived-in experiences … The result is a play that is equally as affecting as it is hilarious.” – Entertainment Weekly
Sept. 10 – Oct. 4, 2026
Preview Sept. 10
Opening Night Sept. 11
Thurs-Sat evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Sun and third Sat* matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Jean Uzelac, Nancy Hungerford, Ronni Lacroute

Knit Happens – A Monthly Knitting Circle
2026-11-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
All knitters welcome—from first stitches to seasoned pros! Bring your yarn, your needles, and your creativity to our cozy tea house. This monthly gathering is all about slowing down, sipping tea, sharing projects, and getting to know your fellow knitters.
Come for the stitches, stay for the stories—together we’ll weave community, one row at a time.

Music and Movement in Mandarin
2026-11-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-14 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.

Fused Glass Open Studio
2026-11-17 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-11-24 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-12-01 11:45 - 14:45, 2026-12-08 11:45 - 14:45 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend, and create at your own pace during Open Studio at Sweet Lomy Art! Open Studio is designed for independent creating within your skill level with light guidance available along the way. Choose from a variety of fused glass projects including jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night lights, garden art, and more.
This month’s Project Highlight: Fused Glass Garden Stakes! Join us for a quick demo and create colorful garden stakes to brighten your outdoor space.
How it works:
*$20 Open Studio Credit reserves your spot and is applied toward your project materials for the night
*Project fees over $20 are paid at class based on what you create
*New to the studio? First-time makers begin with a 20-minute Quick Start Lesson ($20) covering cutting, safety, and studio basics
*Need extra help? Guided Support is available for an additional fee
*Returning to finish a project? A $20 Open Studio Credit applies for each additional session
*The $20 Open Studio Credit is non-refundable for last-minute cancellations and no-shows
View project pricing here: https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio
Ages 12 and under must attend with an adult.

Poetry Group
2026-11-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This event repeats every month on the third Thursday.

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! If you have any questions, please email Rachael Hyde at rhyde@lakeoswego.city.

Intro To The Myth of Tea
2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
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 cultural roots, and experience the art of gongfu ceremonial tea service. This class is an invitation to step into the magic, wonder, and devotion that tea inspires, while learning how its many expressions continue to connect us to the natural world and our human nature.
This gathering is offered with a suggested contribution of $35. In the spirit of inclusivity and balance, you are welcome to offer what feels right for you, whether that is $35, $25, or more if you have the means. Contributions above the suggested amount help make this experience accessible to those with financial need and sustain the ongoing care and energy poured into holding spaces like this. Every offering, whether financial or energetic, affirms the value of community supported education.
We also acknowledge the systemic barriers that have long limited access for BIPOC communities. To honor this, a $15 option is available for BIPOC participants who would benefit from it. This is one way we commit to equity, ensuring that diversity is not only welcomed but integral to the richness of the experience.
If the listed prices are still a barrier, please reach out directly. I am more than willing to work with you to ensure that tea remains within reach for all who feel called to share in it.
All are welcome here. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are and take part in a space rooted in openness, care, and community, a living space where each presence is honored and where we grow together through the deep, transformative beauty of tea.
To help us hold a mindful and welcoming space, we ask participants to be considerate of sensory sensitivities by avoiding strong fragrances. This is a space of gentle awareness, where we honor our own needs as well as those of others. By showing up with openness, care, and respect for each other’s boundaries, we create a collective meditative atmosphere where, tea, and community belonging can flourish.
In the spirit of reciprocity and uplifting community together, five dollars from each participant will be donated to Q Center, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ2SIA+ communities through advocacy, resources, and safe spaces, embodying tea’s spirit of connection, reflection, healing, and belonging.
This class is led by D’Guar (they/them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community builder based in Portland, Oregon. D’Guar has devoted their path to exploring the spirit of Camellia sinensis through mindful practice, storytelling, and connection. Through their project Water Fairy Tea, they create spaces where tea becomes a bridge between nature, presence, and belonging. Their offerings weave education with devotion, inviting participants to meet tea not only as a beverage, but as a living companion in self discovery and community care with nature and the world around.
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kathlamet, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous ancestors and communities. We honor their enduring presence, care, and wisdom, and offer gratitude to the land and to the people who have tended it since time immemorial.

Spanish Language Story and Play
2026-11-21 10:30 - 11:00 | OR
This event repeats every month on the third Saturday.

Juliette from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. The half hour program is recommended for ages 0-5 years
Juliette de Adventures in Spanish presentará cuentos y canciones en español para niños y sus cuidadores. El programa, de media hora de duración, está recomendado para edades de 0 a 5 años. Este evento se repite cada mes el tercer sábado.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free, with no registration required. 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 lochild@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail).

Bring Your Own (BYO) Mystery Book Group
2026-11-26 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.

Building Bridges Book Group
2026-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
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 July selection is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
Our hybrid group meets on the last Saturday of the month at 10am both in the library conference room and on Zoom. Contact Alicia Yokoyama, Adult Services Librarian, at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city to register or if you have questions.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project!
Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic nights! Hosted by our amazing band of interns, open mics are the place to hone your performance skills. Rock out with in-house sound engineering, state-of-the art lighting, and a full back line of instruments. Musicians of all levels are invited to participate!
Don’t have a song to share? Join our supportive audience! Teen Open Mic is always free to attend and all ages.
Doors at 6:15 p.m. | Performances at 6:30 p.m.
