Why Does Fake Information Exist?
Join Adult Librarian April Younglove for The Digital Dive Tech Series, a four-part series on navigating the digital world.
Uncover the reasons why misinformation spreads and learn to recognize its underlying motives. This session will help you understand the societal and psychological factors that contribute to the proliferation of false information.
2026 Digital Dive Classes:
Can You Trust Online Influencers? – Tue 1/20, 2–3:30 p.m.
Spotting Scams Like a Librarian – Tue 2/17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Tired of the Algorithm? – Tue 3/17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Why Does Fake Information Exist? – Tue 4/21, 2–3:30 p.m.
View past recordings from this series here: Digital Dive Series - YouTube
For more information and to register for this free class, please call the Adult Community Center at (503) 635-3758. This class will take place at the Adult Community Center, located at 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego. This event is sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center and the Lake Oswego Public Library.