Spotlight On:  Reference Librarian Todd Feinman

We thought you might enjoy getting to know our staff a little better, hence the new “Spotlight On…” feature, which will appear from time to time.  Todd began working at our Library in 1993 shelving books.  He worked his way up to a full-time reference librarian position in 1999 after earning a Masters in Library Science degree in 1997.

Known to staff and the public for his amazing, advanced Internet searching skills, Todd’s computer classes have been a hit both in the Library and at the Adult Community Center.  An accomplished fine artist and painter, Todd’s graphic design talents have also been a great asset to the Library.  Just a few of Todd’s other interests include ancient history, bronze age archeology, and creating bows, arrows, and armor, which satisfy his artistic urge to sculpt.  We enjoy working with Todd who has so much brain power, energy, enthusiasm, and is always willing to lend a hand.

Performing Arts Program

Caravan Gogh, a quartet of musicians, recently played at the Library.  The group includes cellist Gideon Feudmann, ukulelist Jim D’Ville, guitarist Brad rice, and bassist Calen Uhlig.  Their music is a unique blend of energetic, original songs spanning a wide variety of genres.  The Third Wednesday Performing Arts series is made possible by the Friends of the Library.  For information on future programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm

     Author Talk

Our October Third Tuesday author talk featured Karen Karbo.  Three of her novels, Trespassers Welcome Here, The Diamond Lane and Motherhood Made a Man Out of Me ­­were all named as New York Times Notable Books.  Another novel, The Stuff of Life, was a People Magazine Critic's Choice, a selection of the Satellite Sisters Radio Book Club, a winner of the Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction, and also a Times Notable Book.  Her most recent work is The Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons from the World’s Most Elegant Woman. Our Third Tuesday Author Talks are made possible by the Friends.  For information about future programs, go to   

Teens Write Book Reviews

We love our teen Library users!  They not only read up a storm, they have lots of opinions about the books they read.  Anyone in grade 7-12 is welcome to write a book review that we will post online.  For more information go to

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/tools/library/teen/reviews/

Halloween Program for Teens

What better way is there for teens to get ready for Halloween than to immerse themselves in all things Twilight.  This vampire film, based on the best-selling book, has renewed popularity since the movie sequel, New Dawn will be released soon.  Our popular event included a team trivia game, a scavenger hunt, and Halloween goodies to eat, and was presented with help from the Library’s Teen Advisory Board.   For information on future teen programs go to  http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/teen/default.htm