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Displacing Black Portland: A History of Housing Discrimination

In honor of Black History Month, please join us in the library for a presentation by Zachary Stocks from Oregon's Black Pioneers, about the history of housing discrimination in Portland.

The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 1, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the LO Library.

Catalytic Converter Engraving Event

To help deter thefts, it is recommended that you have your catalytic converter engraved with your vehicle identification number (VIN) or at least the last 8 digits/letters of the VIN, or with your vehicle’s license plate number with the state/province.

On Saturday, February 4, the Lake Oswego Police Department is offering a free catalytic converter engraving event for Lake Oswego residents. To participate, bring your vehicle to the City's Maintenance Center, 17601 Pilkington Rd, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Stewardship Opportunities

Lake Oswego works with volunteer Friends Groups to help keep our parks and open spaces healthy and beautiful. Join us to protect and restore natural areas in our community!

Upcoming opportunities:

Waluga Park - Saturday, February 11, 9-11 a.m.
Iron Mt. Park - Sunday, February 19, 1-3 p.m.
Lily Bay Natural Area - Saturday, March 4, 9-11 a.m.
Springbrook Park - Saturday, March 11, 9-11 a.m.
Woodmont Park - Sunday, March 12, 1-3 p.m.

Rover Pop-up Library at Mary's Woods

The Library Rover is back! Join the Lake Oswego Public Library for two mobile pop-up library events on the Mary's Woods campus on Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, March 4 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Sign up for library cards, browse and check out popular materials for all ages, learn about resources and services at LOPL, and connect with library staff.

Library Visioning Community Forum #1

The Lake Oswego Public Library is embarking on a community visioning process that will be guided by the voices of our community. Through visioning, the Library seeks to:

Understand the community’s needs for service and accessibility
Determine the Library’s role to address community challenges and meet emerging needs
Create a shared community vision for the future of Lake Oswego Public Library

Please join us for our first Library Visioning Community Forum on Wednesday, February 8, starting at 5:00 pm, at the Public Works Maintenance Center at 17601 Pilkington Rd.

Mayor Buck's Community Roundtable

Join Mayor Buck for a Community Roundtable meeting on Thursday, February 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Mayor’s Roundtable is a community forum to hear directly from the Mayor and Council members on top issues or goals of the community. The Mayor’s Roundtable is a quarterly meeting with a different topic focus, as well as guest Councilors. This is a great opportunity to share your questions, thoughts, and ideas with your local elected officials!

First Tuesday Music: Dr. Bryce Colson

Join us on Tuesday, February 7, from 6-8 p.m., for this month's First Tuesday Music performance. Admission is free.

Dr. Colson will accompany silent films - projections of the classic movies J. Searle Dawley's Frankenstein (1910) and Buster Keaton's The Haunted House (1921) - with his live music. Between the movie showings he talk about the history of the organ, from its origins to how it is used today.