Young children and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs and activities that promote early literacy skills. No registration required.
West Linn Public Library is committed to providing welcoming, safe spaces for youth that are responsive to their needs. The Children’s and Teen areas of the Library are designed specifically to serve younger patrons. Limiting these spaces by age helps create environments where children and teens feel comfortable, supported and able to use Library resources effectively.
The West Linn Public Library provides a welcoming environment that encourages children to visit the Library, attend programs, and use the Library’s collections and spaces. Library staff are committed to assisting children in using the Library.
As humans, we constantly label and categorize information on both conscious and unconscious levels. Labeling enables our brains to sort information efficiently, but the labels and categories we assign to information can form generalizations and stereotypes in our minds. When we allow stereotypes to define individuals, we fail to see the inherent diversity in humans. Race is a form of labeling. What are we describing when we assign racial categories to others and ourselves? How can we use language to increase understanding and connection, and what are its limitations? Join public interest lawyer Ann Su for a conversation exploring how the words we choose influence our understanding of race and racial diversity
