In partnership with Oregon Humanities and the NCW Equity Alliance, the library system is hosting a trio of virtual events under the banner Core Conversations . The goal: listening, learning, and building stronger connections.
The series kicks off September 10th with a program called Migration: Changes and Transformations . The event will explore how migration reshapes lives, cultures, and communities. Facilitator Cristina Morales, who immigrated to the U.S. from Spain in 2011, will lead participants in an interactive discussion about experiences of leaving home, adapting to new places, and preserving traditions.
On October 16th, the conversation shifts to conflict. The session Softening Sharp Teeth: Getting Curious About Conflict will encourage participants to examine h