We Get By with (A Lot!) of Help from Our Friends

Our fabulous Friends of the Library just approved another round of grants to enhance what we can offer you.  They raise funds for our Library through their used bookstore, The Booktique.   For more information, go to

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/friends/booktiq.htm.

The new grants are as follows:

• Genealogy – Additional resources for Library’s genealogy collection

• Nonfiction Research/Reference Support -  Print and electronic resources to supply information

• Sheet Music – A new collection of classical piano music books you can check out

• Nonfiction DVDs – More educational DVDs on variety of topics

• High Quality Hardcover Books –  Coffee table books on travel, photography, cooking, sports, art and more

• Adult Summer Reading Prizes – Awards for adult summer reading club raffle winners

• Summer Reading Club Incentives for Youth – Book prizes for children and teens who meet individual reading goals

• Special Shows for Youth – Includes guest performances such as puppet shows, magic shows, and musical laptimes for babies

• Program Hospitality – Refreshments for the public served during special events

• Books for Babies – Book bags for Lake Oswego newborns

Concert

Our April concert starred Jon Nilsen, singer, songwriter, and musician.  His newest CD, Places I Go, is his first solo piano recording in 24 years.  It includes folk, classical, and jazz pieces.  The concert was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  For information on upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm

Apron Stories

Aprons can reveal so much about women’s history, fashion trends, and American culture.  Our Performing Arts series featured Bobbe Schafer who fascinated the audience with her

Slides and stories about the American folk art of aprons.  Made possible by the Friends of the Library.    For information on upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Art Display

Stop by and see an art display with pieces inspired by this year’s Lake Oswego Reads selection, The Whistling Season.  Thirteen Splash! Artists provided their pictures, which are on display on our main floor through April.

Kids’ Concert

Rick Meyers was our Second Saturday Special performer.  His “Old-Time Music Show” was presented in honor of the Lake Oswego Centennial celebration.  For information on upcoming children’s programs go to  http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/calendar/ChildrensPrograms.htm

We Recycle!

During 2009 we recycled a whopping 86 boxes of waste plastics.  This included cracked and broken cases for audiovisual materials, and irreparably scratched CDs and DVDs.  Each month, a faithful volunteer, along with her family, transports these items to a local recycling center.