Library Kicks Off Year of Cultural Programming

2011 is starting with a bang at the Library!  We are offering a fabulous array of fascinating events for all ages.  Check ‘em out below.

Lake Oswego Reads Book Giveaway Event

Our kick-off party for the Fifth Annual Lake Oswego Reads celebration was a grand success.  Festivities included refreshments, Ethiopian music, and a free copy of Cutting for Stone for 800 Library cardholders.  Get your calendar out and mark the dates for any and all of our stimulating Lake Oswego Reads events this February.  Go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/events/LakeOswegoReads.htm.

January Concert

Our First Tuesday concert month featured the Millennium Clarinets, a quartet that is also part of the 72-members Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band.  Made possible by the Friends of the Library.  For information on upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Performing Arts Event

The BodyVox-2 dance group performed, discussed their art, and showed a film at the January Second Wednesday Performing Arts event, made possible by the Friends of the Library.  For information on upcoming programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Author Talk

Author Brian Doyle, will give a talk on Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.  The well-know writer’s books include The Grail, Epiphanies and Elegies, and recently, Mink River.  The Third Tuesday author series is made possible by the Friends.  For more information go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

William Stafford Celebration

The Library, together with the Friends of William Stafford, invites you to the annual William Stafford Birthday celebration on Thursday, January 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Stafford was a Lake Oswego resident and an Oregon Poet Laureate.  For more information go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Trains in the Library?

You bet!  Drop by anytime we are open on Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23 and see one set of model trains on the main floor and one set in the children’s room.  For more information go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

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Express Yourself!

Come to our new Fourth Thursday Open Forum an open exchange of ideas.  At the kick-off event, on January 27^th at 7:00 p.m., we will host Jackie Hooper, creator of wouldhavesaid.com.   For more information go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/AdultCalendar.htm.

Teen Gaming Event

Gamers in grades 7-12 are invited to our sixth Super Smash Brothers Brawl on Friday, January 28 at 2:30 p.m.  Please call 503-697-6580 to sign up. 

Children’s Magic Show

Our Second Saturday special for kids featured magician Tom Waldrop.  He performed for a packed audience.  Made possible by the Friends.  For information on other children’s programs go to http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/calendar/ChildrensPrograms.htm.