Lake Oswego Public Library

Author and musician George Sorensen will talk about his journey to learn the cello at age 71 and the book it inspired this Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm. A musical and spiritual journey from a man who spent 30 years as a technical writer and marketing expert. You don't want to miss this one! Admission is free, and delicious food an beverages are available for purchase at the Lake Theater & Cafe

Another month, another incredible local artist in our Stairwell Gallery! Meet Jessica Norman of Jess Because Art Co. Her artwork and prints feature iconic Oregon locations -- including Oswego Lake! Bright, beautiful and crisp, her art is a visual delight. Come see what's up at the Library!

I’m so honored to be the featured artist for the @lakeoswegopubliclibrary Stairway Gallery this month! I’ve always loved going to the library, so I felt a little guilty for spending 2 and a half hours hammering noisily in a place where I was always taught to whisper 😆 sorry fellow book lovers for disturbing the peace. Go check out the show and let me know if it was worth it all the noise 😜 This show will be open until 6/29! 📍706 4th Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034

The hottest party of the summer season is tomorrow, June 13th from 5-7pm. Don't miss it! We will have food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Juggling, face painting, lawn games and a special performance with Lakeridge High School's Pacer Jazz Combo. Tour the Bookmobile, sign up for SLC, and check out Library materials to kick off a summer of reading and discovery!

GRWM: Bookmobile Edition ✨📚 Get ready with Rover because this Saturday, 6/13, from 5–7 PM, she’s making her grand entrance in the Library parking lot for the after-hours Bookmobile Launch Party! 🎉 On the itinerary: 🍭 Cotton candy 🎨 Face painting 🤹 Juggling 🎲 Lawn games 🎶 A special performance by Lakeridge High School’s Pacer Jazz Combo She’s washed, waxed, and ready to wow. 🚐 ✨ #GRWM #GetReadyWithMe #RoverBookmobile #LOPLRover #LibraryBookmobile

If you love love, you'll LOVE discussing romance reads with our Bookish Affair group. Join them Sunday June 14th at 11:00am over Zoom to talk about Lindz McLeod's novel The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for meeting details!

Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm, come and hear an enlightening presentation by library staff about the history of seed libraries and the genesis of our own. Director Melissa Kelly will give a brief overview of how libraries are using natural spaces to foster community connection and lifelong learning. You won't want to miss this one! Get the secret code word to earn extra points for the Adult SLC. You can even swap or take home seeds and plants! https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/seed-library-101-library-gardens-plant-swap?date=0

What does freedom depend on? Take advantage of an opportunity to engage in conversation with Oregon Humanities this Sunday June 7th at 11:00am. Facilitator Jennifer Alkezweeny creates space for participants to share experiences, listen to one another, and reflect together on the future of our democracy and our communities. Register and read more here: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/library/oregon-humanities-conversation-project-what-does-freedom-depend-jennifer-alkezweeny?date=0

SUMMER LIBRARY CHALLENGE IS HERE!! Sign up at lopl.org/summer and pop into the Library for your first prize! Adults receive a gift bag full of goodies and kids and teens get to choose a brand new free book. Read all summer long and log your reading using the ReadSquared app to be entered into drawings for even more prizes. 📚 🌻 🌱 🌞

Tuesday June 2nd at 5:30pm we will be traveling through Persia via the music of Hossein Salehi. A master musician and artist, Hossein will introduce our audience to the santoor, a traditional Persian hammered dulcimer. Don't miss this evening with a talented performer who has shared stages with Pink Martini and the Oregon Symphony!