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Return of the Sea Otters

Explore the fascinating story of Oregon’s sea otters...

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Stories in French and English / Histoires en Français et Anglais

Join our friends from the International Leadership Academy to explore a fun and engaging storytime in French (with some bilingual discussion as well). Learn a few new phrases and songs, and get to know fellow French speakers in your community. All ages welcome.

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Pints from the Past: Asylum and Cemetery

Join us on Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Theater for Pints from the Past.

This month's event is hosted by Norm Gholston, Preservation Program Manager at the Architectural Heritage Center of Portland and Board Member of Portland's Chinatown Museum, on the topic of Asylum and Cemetery - A talk about Hawthorne Asylum and the nearby Lone Fir Cemetery. 

Admission is free and no ticket is required.

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Finals Study Sessions

Attention High School Students! Do you need to get out of your house to minimize distractions while you study for your finals? Come to the library! We have reserved the Conference Room on the 2nd floor Sunday, January 25th from 1-5pm.

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Finals Study Sessions

Attention High School Students! Do you need to get out of your house to minimize distractions while you study for your finals? Come to the library! We have reserved the Library Conference Room on the 2nd floor ALL day Saturday, January 24th.

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Foothills Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Site Tour

The Foothills Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will conduct a site tour of the Foothills project area on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Bryant Neighborhood Association - Annual Meeting

Bryant Neighborhood Association - Annual Meeting

Monday, November 17, 20205

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lakeridge Middle School

Contact www.BryantLO.org

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Choose Your Own Craft: Tween & Teen Craft Hour

In a cozy library basement, you’re a creative young person surrounded by a treasure trove of craft supplies. The variety is daunting, but you’re not alone—you are joined by several peers on their own craft journeys. What will you make?

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Well Wishes: A Volunteer Letter & Card Writing Party for Teens

Well Wishes is a volunteer letter and card writing party for teens interested in spreading joy! Participants will gather in the children’s library before we open to the public and write uplifting correspondence to folks who could use some encouragement.

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HYBRID First Tuesday Music: Memories of a Czech Christmas with Mark and Helena Greathouse

Mark and Helena Greathouse blend music, storytelling, and cultural tradition in this engaging one-hour program featuring traditional Czech holiday songs, spirited accordion melodies, and lively folk dances.

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