Current Workshops Scheduled
Check back regularly, as details about workshops and registration change frequently. And, of course, you are always welcome to request your local library or organization to be a sponsor; actually that's how most workshops happen! Be an advocate for Civics Education! [Flyer with descriptions - DescriptiveFlyer-Jan2021.pdf ]
Special Series!! Sponsored by Multnomah County Library
What is Democracy and Why Does it Matter? Link: What Is Democracy and Why Does It Matter? | Multnomah County Library (multcolib.org)
A three-part series featuring thought-provoking short presentations with multiple discussion breaks. At our first event, we’ll explore our right to vote and changes that we might like to see in how elections are run. Next, we’ll learn what democracy meant to our country’s founders, and deliberate whether our federal government structure reflects their, as well as our, values. At our last session, we’ll review how we measure our progress as a democracy. Presentations by Donna Cohen, MLIS, MEd, founder of Civics for Adults, and discussions led by SAGE.
Weds. March 03, 2021 6:00-7:30 Register:
What is Democracy and Why Does it Matter? Our Right to Vote
Weds. March 10, 2021 6:00-7:30 Register:
What is Democracy and Why Does it Matter? Meaning of Democracy
Weds. March 17, 2021 6:00-7:30 Register:
What is Democracy and Why Does it Matter? Measuring Success in a Democracy
Time-Limited Workshop [in other words this workshop will not be offered beyond 2021]:
Voting Rights, Voter Fraud, Voter Suppression and Election 2020
Weds. April 7. 6:30-8:00. Sponsored by Lake Oswego Public Library. Open registration link: Online: Voting Rights, Voter Fraud, Voter Suppression and Election 2020 | City of Lake Oswego
Misinformation, Fake News and Political Propaganda
Mon. March 22. 4-5:30. Sponsored by Oregon City Public Library. Register: https://orcity-library.libcal.com/calendar/events/misinformation [Be patient while they adjust their registration system for those not in Clackamas County]
Citizen Activism 101—Making Change Happen
Mon. April 5. 4-5:30. Sponsored by Oregon City Public Library. Register: https://orcity-library.libcal.com/calendar/events/citizenactivism [Be patient while they adjust their registration system for those not in Clackamas County]
The Constitution - Fulfilling Democracy's Promise?
Mon. March 15. 6-7:30 Registration: TBA. Sponsored by League of Women Voters - Umpqua Valley.
Oregon Library Association Conference Programs!
April 20. 11:00. "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion" – How Libraries Can Support EDI Beyond the Institution
Program Agenda – 2021 OLA Conference (oregonlibconference.org)
April 23. 4:00. A Natural Alliance Youth Librarians, Schools and Teaching Critical Thinking [aka dealing with Misinformation]
Program Agenda – 2021 OLA Conference (oregonlibconference.org)