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Film Discussion Group

In September, the Lake Oswego Public Library's Film Discussion Group is screening "Wild," with Reese Witherspoon.  The film is based on Cheryl Strayed's memoir, a transformative story about loss, healing, and self-empowerment.

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First Tuesday Music: "A Tribute to Charles Aznavour," presented by Eric John Kaiser

Portland-based musician Eric John Kaiser will present a tribute to the late Charles Aznavour (1924-2018), one of France's most beloved performers of popular music, as part of our First Tuesday Music series, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 1.

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Brian Doyle Day Celebration

Each year the library observes Brian Doyle Day on November 6 (Brian's birthday), honoring the great novelist and essayist who was a longtime Lake Oswegan and a tireless supporter of the Lake Oswego Public Library. We'll have commemorations throughout the day, but please join us at 4 p.m.

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Poetry of Place Workshop

Author John Sibley Williams presents Poetry of Place Workshop. In this workshop we will study and discuss poems by other writers to see how they evoke place, focusing on authenticity, universality, and the musicality of language.

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Family Movie Night

Family Movie night is back and we’re pulling out all the stops by bringing in some brand new releases. 

Running out of room on your couch? Let us provide the big screen, cozy blankets to sit on, and snacks. We’ll even clean up the popcorn mess. 

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Third Tuesday Author: Nancy Judd Minor

Malheur August opens with a map of Malheur County, OR and its Malheur River. "Malheur" means "bad time," we're told -- and Nancy Minor plays with that notion skillfully.

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Tuesday Trivia at Roots Public House, Hosted by LOPL

Pub trivia, brought to you by Lake Oswego Public Library! LOPL librarians Carissa Barrett and Chris Myers will host Roots Public House's weekly pub-trivia contest at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27.

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Anime Your Way! With Carlos Nieto III

Anime Your Way is a comprehensive step by step drawing program developed over 10 years by former Simpson's artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is!

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First Tuesday Music: Gary Ogan Duo

Singer/songwriter Gary Ogan and keyboardist Brian Rose return to Lake Oswego Public Library for First Tuesday Music, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 6.

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Building Bridges Book Group

On Saturday, August 31 we will be discussing the book Becoming by Michelle Obama. We hope you will join us!

Coffee, doughnuts and book discussion in the library conference room.

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