Library News

Today is the birthday of Lyman Frank Baum , born in Chittenango, New York (1856). It is his 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, that we remember him for today. It was a critical and commercial success, and he went on to write 13 more novels based on the Land of Oz.. The movie […]

Which do you LOVE? Maybe check both of them out and see!

The library has planned an outside workday for Friday at 4 p.m. We would love to have anyone who would like to volunteer with some yard work to come out and help. Everyone is welcome. Bring the whole family and we’ll put you to work!

Spring Break Movie @ the Library   Friday, March 21  2 p.m.

Friends of the Oswego Library will hold there Friends Member meeting Monday, February 3 at 6:30. If you have signed up as a Friend of the Library, would like to be a Friend of the Library or just want to know what is going on with the Library, this meeting is for you! Please make

I apologize for the late posting, but the Library will be closed today.  The street is so slick, making it to the sidewalk would be very hazardous.  Pulling into the library parking it was super slick and vehicles slide right up on the sidewalk.  This is a case for patron safety. The Library will reopen

The Friends of the Oswego Library held a New Year’s Eve Bash and was it great!   Over 70 adults and children attended.  Games, Karaoke and a photo booth were just some of the activities. At 9 a.m., 12 midnight in Chile.  Several traditions were observed.  Eating grapes to ensure good luck in the coming year

Need a Punch Bowl for your holiday celebrations?  The Library has one available for check-out.

New movies added to the Library Collection, The Croods – Taken 2 – Jackie Chan; Tuxedo -Barbie: A Perfect Christmas and Ice Age; A Mammoth Christmas.  If Christmas movies are what you are looking for the Library has received donations of Holiday Collection DVD’s.

DVD’s Sale!!! The Library has the remainder of the DVD’s from the Friends of the Library Sale. The DVD’s are available for purchase during the Library hours. Prices are:  $1 each, $2 for DVD’s still plastic wrapped and $5 for series per group.  Still alot to choose from.

On display this month is the art of Tricia McSherry. Her art covers a wide range of subjects and displays her awesome talent. Stop by the Library and see for yourself.

The Library recently received a donation of Two New Series From Guide Post Books Miracles of Marble Cove Secrets of Mary’s Bookshop

OHS Students work their magic during a citywide community service day.  Inside and outside the students gave the Library that extra elbow grease cleaning and getting books in order.  Thank you!!!

Use this web address to access you Oswego Public Library Account http://seknfind.org SEKnFind has been updated and the old address will no longer work.    

“The library is getting a new look, thanks to grants from the Kansas Historical Foundation and the Hughes Family Fund of the Parsons Area Community Foundation!  Boyce Boulware has been removing damaged areas of our 100 year old windows, repairing, glazing and painting to give our building a fresh new look.”  

SALE! SALE! SALE! Children’s Books-Young Adult Paperbacks-Magazines   Lots of  VHS-DVDS  Miscellaneous Items Saturday, October 5              8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

   

Downloading eBooks was the last class in the series Beginning Internet Basics that the Library held in partnership with CenturyLink. Pictured below are Karyn and Trish downloading a book.   Kristen and Gladys working with their iPads and picture of most of the group learning the basics.

Beginning Gmail Thursday, September 12 6:30 p.m. @ the Library  

Are you Pepsi or Coke fan? Chevy or Ford, which is your preference? That’s the way it seems to be with Web Browsers. The Library is offering a class on Internet Browsers. Thursday @ 6:30 September 5. Brought to you in partnership with CenturyLink Internet Basics.

BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY the Internet address for the SEKnFIND  online catalog has changed!!! The address to use now is: www.seknfind.org  This address is used to access your online library account and to place holds. Any questions, please contact the Oswego Public Library