The Global Stories Project highlights diverse traditions, families, and experiences. Multicultural stories reflect our global similarities, while opening doors to new cultures. Check out our First Saturday Readalouds. First Saturday Readalouds Saturday, April 5, 10:30 am (lower level) Listen to stories told in different languages by Lake Oswego community members. This month Jazmin will be […]
Join us for a screening of The Painter and the Thief, a Norwegian documentary about a painter who befriended the criminal who stole two of her paintings. This lesson in the art of forgiveness will be shown with English subtitles. There will be a brief introduction before the film, offering valuable cultural context. Stay after […]
Please join us for a presentation featuring Tara Rolstad, professional speaker, mental health advocate, founder of the Parenting & Mental Health conferences, and author of What to Do Right Now When Your Child is Suicidal, a compassionate, step-by-step guide designed to help parents navigate their child’s crisis with confidence. Tara has spoken at local and […]
Jessica Amezcua from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. We welcome all levels of Spanish fluency from absolute beginners to native Spanish speakers. Recommended for ages 0-5 years. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. Lake […]
Christine Negroni has the distinction of working in three often reviled fields. For most of her career she has been a journalist, or an “enemy of the American people,” as one U.S. President characterizes the profession. Also, for eight years she worked for lawyers as chief of investigations for air accidents and aviation-related terrorism. Then […]
Join us for a screening of The Seventh Seal, a classic 1957 Swedish film by Ingmar Bergman. Originally presented in Swedish, it will be shown with English subtitles. Kyron Streeb, a local high school student and president of the LOHS Film Club, will introduce the film. Stay after the screening to engage in a thought-provoking […]
The Global Stories Project highlights diverse traditions, families, and experiences. Multicultural stories reflect our global similarities, while opening doors to new cultures. Check out our First Saturday Readalouds. First Saturday Readalouds Saturday, June 7, 10:30 am (lower level) Listen to stories told in different languages by Lake Oswego community members. This month Inna shares about […]
Join us for a screening of L'Immensità. Originally presented in Italian, it will be shown with English subtitles. Step into 1970s Rome with L'Immensità, a deeply moving drama inspired by director Emanuele Crialese's own experiences as a trans man. This heartfelt film explores themes of family, identity, and resilience, focusing on a young person navigating […]
