One Book, One Beaverton continues with three special events the week of Jan. 11!

Documentary Film Screening & Panel: No Place to Grow Old
Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2-4 PM | Auditorium (Main Library)
No Place to Grow Old is a powerful exploration of the rising crisis of senior homelessness. Set in Portland, it follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of the challenges they face, while also shining a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Join us for a post-film panel discussion featuring Bronwyn Carver, one of the film's subjects; Kim Marshall of Project Homeless Connect; and Jes Larson from Washington County's Housing Services Department.

Community Conversation on Homelessness
Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 6-7:30 PM | Meeting Room A (Main Library) | Registration required
Join us for an honest, values-based conversation about what's working – and what still needs to change – in our region's response to homelessness. This facilitator-led, small-group conversation is designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees and the real impact of the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program, a measure voted in by Greater Portland area residents in May 2020. Whether you're concerned, curious, frustrated, hopeful, or all of the above, we welcome you to join the conversation!

An Evening with Dr. Jim O'Connell at The Reser
Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7 PM | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Join us at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts for the signature event of One Book, One Beaverton 2026 – an evening with Dr. Jim O'Connell, the inspirational subject of Tracy Kidder's book Rough Sleepers. We invite you to stay after the talk to get your book signed.
This is a sold-out event. If you were unable to get a ticket, you may try showing up to The Reser on the evening of the event - "no-show" tickets will be released to walk-ins in the order they arrive. (We cannot guarantee tickets to walk-ins.)

Explore the other One Book, One Beaverton events happening throughout January!