Writers and readers: A world apart but brought together by LO Reads
Vera Vos shares her thoughts about reading compared to how an author writes

I was on the edge of my seat listening to Emma Pattee talk about her book, Tilt. Her Author’s Presentation was the last event of this year’s Lake Oswego Public Library’s LO Reads Program on Sunday, April 26. After hearing Pattee talk, I realized that an author's perspective can be very different from that of a reader's view. Click here to read more about the lecture.

BOOKtique Volunteer Profile: Cassie Platz

She was a self-titled BOOKtique “fan” and regular shopper for 25 years at the original Mercantile Village location. Now, Cassie Platz is part of the BOOKtique volunteer team, working as cashier at the City Hall store for the past three years. Click here to read more about Cassie.

From the Library Director Melissa Kelly: Long-term planning for our building

We are at an important moment for the Library as we work with City Council and the community on long-term facility planning to ensure our spaces and services continue to meet community needs. Thank you to the Friends for your continued partnership and for the important role you play in supporting the Library’s mission. Click here to read more about the long-term planning process.

Who is the the BOOKtique store manager? 
Vera Vos profiles our Michael Peck

Michael Peck, BOOKtique’s manager, is a book lover. He knows books inside and out, as a reader, reviewer, collector, and seller of rare books and also as a writer. His short stories and essays have appeared in magazines and journals (one of which was nominated for a Pushcart Prize), and he has published a novel. He married a librarian: both he and his wife make sure their daughter gets plenty of book time.

“Being surrounded by books was like paradise,” he recalls. Click here to read more about Michael.

Have you ever —

Ridden in a firetruck?

Been backstage during a play?

Attended a cooking class at a working restaurant?

Raffle prizes like these will be available during the Friends Membership Week coming this September at the Lake Oswego Public Library.

New Contributing Members who sign up during Friends Membership Week at the Library will receive a raffle ticket for each $25 contributed. Give $100, get four raffle tickets, $1,000 for 40! and so on.

Already a contributing member? Increase your contribution level and receive a raffle ticket for each $25 over your existing contributing membership level.

See you in the library during the Friends Membership Week in September.

Want to make your giving go further? Consider a DAF or QCD

Thoughtful generosity impacts the Lake Oswego Public Library and community! There are smart ways to make your charitable support go even further. Two options for many donors to consider are Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

A DAF is a charitable giving account managed by a sponsoring public charity. A QCD, on the other hand, allows individuals age 70½ or older to transfer funds directly from an IRA… Click here to read how to make your giving go further.