Let's talk about books! Connect virtually with fellow book lovers as we chat about what we're currently reading and what's in our TBR (that's to-be-read) piles. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1607159268 (Meeting ID: 160 715 9268)

Join us to explore Oregon’s racially biased history and engage with the community in healing and building of bridges. This is the first of a series of six workshops facilitated by Alexis Braly James of Construct the Present exploring race, relationships, and community engagement through healing and connection. People of all racial backgrounds and identities are welcome! Registration required; register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.

Join the conversation! Discuss relevant topics with friends, neighbors, and other members of our community. Co-sponsored by Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans Services and Viva Village. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Join us for a virtual Song Circle! We will sing and play 9-10 songs together. Lyrics and chords will be provided. Questions? Email Anne: alavallee@BeavertonOregon.gov. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603355937

The second in the "Building Bridges" series facilitated by Alexis Braly James will delve into the history of blackface and cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes. You can expect to share personal stories of cultural appropriation and brainstorm how we can share our cultures while being respectful and honoring our history. People of all racial backgrounds and identities are welcome! Register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.

Talk about death. Learn about life. Death and dying aren't often talked about but they touch us all. Join us to explore these themes in a relaxed, safe atmosphere. Dessert care: Death cafe is part death, part cake! Feel free to bring a comforting goodie and/or cup of tea with you while you participate. Register to receive the Zoom link.

The library is closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

Join us at Writers Group! We envision this group as a space where writers can meet with a friendly, supportive community of fellow writers. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1607826900

Why does our society preference certain racial experiences over others? Race as a social construct can be vague and theoretical; come and learn practical applications by learning about the social implications of race and how it manifests in different countries across the globe. Facilitated by Alexis Braly James of Construct the Present. People of all racial backgrounds and identities are welcome! Register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.

Join the conversation! Discuss relevant topics with friends, neighbors, and other members of our community. Co-sponsored by Washington County Disability, Aging & Veterans Services and Viva Village. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Join us for a virtual Song Circle! We will sing and play 9-10 songs together. Lyrics and chords will be provided. Questions? Email Anne: alavallee@BeavertonOregon.gov. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610943027

Fiction, non-fiction, super popular or a little more obscure - we read it all and discuss at this friendly and lively book group. Feb. 23: "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson. Join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1613314222 (Meeting ID: 161 331 4222)

Growing up, many of us were not taught how to talk about race with community members who do not identify the same. In this conversation, we will practice having those conversations using "I" statements and bringing conscious awareness to our learned biases. Facilitated by Alexis Braly James of Construct the Present. People of all racial backgrounds and identities are welcome! Register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.

Talk about death. Learn about life. Death and dying aren't often talked about but they touch us all. Join us to explore these themes in a relaxed, safe atmosphere. Dessert care: Death cafe is part death, part cake! Feel free to bring a comforting goodie and/or cup of tea with you while you participate. Register to receive the Zoom link.