Welcome to Summer Library Challenge 2025
Congratulations, Scout H!
 
Every week, we will give away a $25 bookstore gift card to one lucky SLC participant.
 
Our weekly winner is Scout H.
 
*Winners will be contacted directly.
Level Up at Your Library
This year's Summer Library Challenge theme is all about play, which we have fully embraced. Currently you'll find a Giant Jenga game on the peninsula by the Adult Services desk on the main floor. Come try your luck during your next library visit!
 
And be sure to join us this Saturday, June 28 from 12pm to 2pm for a fun and casual afternoon of tabletop board games with other game enthusiasts. Choose from our Library of Things selection of board games or bring your own.
 
This free program is for ages 13+. Registration is required. Please register by emailing loref@lakeoswego.city or by calling (503) 675-2540.
 
Cultural Pass Express
Summer has finally arrived! Now is the perfect time to utilize Cultural Pass Express for FREE admission to a number of local venues and experiences! These passes are for card holders in good standing over the age of 18. Check it out today!
 
Celebrate Pride
Oye : a novel
by Melissa Mogollon

The baby of her large Colombian American family, Luciana, when her eccentric grandmother, Abue, moves into her bedroom, finds her wild demands, unpredictable antics and devastating secrets a welcome distraction, putting her on center stage, facing down adulthood—and rising to the occasion.
Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar

An alcoholic, addict and poet, Cyrus Shams, the orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, finds his obsession with martyrs leading him to examine the mysteries of his past and to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum.
Marsha : the joy and defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
by Tourmaline

A Black trans luminary brings to life the first definitive biography of one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQ+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy. Illustrations.
The Secret Public : How Music Moved Queer Culture from the Margins to the Mainstream
by Jon Savage

Chronicles the transformative influence of queer artists on pop culture from 1955 to 1979, highlighting their covertly revolutionary music that challenged oppression, shaped iconic figures, and fueled cultural and civil rights movements in the face of persistent societal crackdowns and discrimination.
The LGBTQ+ travel guide : interviews, itineraries, and inspiration from queer insiders in 50+ proud places
by Alicia Valenski

Showcases over 50 LGBTQ+-friendly destinations worldwide, featuring local insights, queer-owned businesses, offbeat attractions, travel tips, safety advice and stunning visuals, offering practical and inclusive recommendations for celebrating and exploring diverse queer communities across regions like the Americas, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Illustrations.
Prizes
Please be sure to register online, log your summer reading, and claim your badges at lopl.org/summer. You will have opportunities to win a weekly prize ($25 gift card to various local book stores) and one of several grand prize baskets drawn at the end of the summer.
 
We will notify winners directly. 
 
ALSO...
 
Have you picked up your registration kit yet?
 
Ask for your kit at the Adult Services Desk on the main floor of the library (while supplies last).
 
Upcoming Events
Level Up: (Board) Gaming at the Library
Saturday, June 28, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
 
Join us for a fun and casual afternoon of tabletop board games with other game enthusiasts. Choose from our Library of Things selection of board games or bring your own.
Adult Craft: Tin Travel Game
Sunday, June 29, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
 
Join us to make a travel-size version of a classic game that fits within a small tin can.
Looking for more to do? See all programs on our online calendar.