Spotlight on Claire Kellogg

“I love being a reference librarian because there’s so much variety in the job and I never know from day to day what new question I’ll be faced with.”  Claire began working at our Library in 1975.  “It was a different world in the library then; we used typewriters instead of computers.  The Internet revolutionized our world because we now can provide so much more information for people.”  Besides being a crackerjack reference librarian, Claire was instrumental in making our local history collection the fabulous resource that it is.  Check out the online portion of our collection at http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/special/History.htm.   Claire lives on ten acres in Beavercreek and she really loves flower and vegetable gardening.  She enjoys playing  the ukulele and is an amazingly talented quilt and fabric artist and knitter.  After over 34 years, Claire is retiring from library work.  She will be missed by so many.

Holiday Open House

Our warm and cozy holiday celebration featured the Stafford Singers.  Visitors also enjoyed cookies, coffee, and cocoa.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the lovely refuge from the freezing cold outside.  The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.   For information about upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm

Concert

Our December concert featured singer/songwriter/guitarist Ronnie Robins.  His percussive, danceable guitar music accompanies his bossa nova, samba, and jazz style singing.  The First Tuesday concerts are made possible by the Friends of the Library.  For information about upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Author Talk Coming Up

Our December Author Talk will feature Peter Rock.  He’s written these novels:  The Unsettling, The Bewildered, The Ambidextrist, This is the Place, and Carnival Wolves.  A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, Rock’s stories and freelance writing have appeared widely.  Third Wednesday Author Talks are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.   For information about other upcoming programs go http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm

Teen Gaming Event

We had a “smashing” turnout for our teen Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament.  Our Youth Services program area was overflowing with enthusiastic gamers.  Pros, novices and spectators were welcome and prizes were awarded.  For information on upcoming teen programs go to  http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/teen/schedule.htm.

Puppet Show

Second Saturday special for kids featured a Penny’s Puppet Productions performance of “Winter Magic.”  Founder, Penny Walter, says “…Children can become so involved with the interaction of the puppets that they do not realize they are learning…”  Second Saturday Specials are made possible by the Friends of the Library.   For information on upcoming programs for children go to

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/calendar/ChildrensPrograms.htm.

Holiday Crafts for Kids

We had two preschool crafts in which kids made strings of gingerbread people.  For the ages six and up set, we presented a creative gift-making craft, with the choice of several projects.  

Learn a Language at Home

Did you know that YOU have access to a great selection of databases that the Library purchases for you to use in the Library or from home?  Our newest database, Mango, provides online lessons in nine foreign languages, including audio spoken by native speakers.  It’s also great for those learning English.  Take a look at Mango by going to

http://www.lincc.org/uhtbin/cgisirsi/wSF6mlvKOw/LO/288670693/1/517/X/BLASTOFF

To find Mango, click on “for members of Lake Oswego Library.”