Lake Oswego, Oregon

LAKE OSWEGO READS PROGRAM KICKOFF FEATURES THREE CUPS
OF TEA, FREE BOOKS AND PAKISTANI MUSIC AND FOOD

LAKE OSWEGO – The Lake Oswego Public Library kicks off its second annual “Lake Oswego Reads”
program on Tuesday, January 8 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Library (706 Fourth Street). Enjoy music
and food from Pakistan and show your Library Card to receive your free copy of this year’s selection,
Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

Cyndie Glazer, Library Volunteer Coordinator, who is coordinating the program said, “The success of
last year’s program demonstrates our community’s love of books, intellectual pursuits, and thoughtful
discussion. You won’t want to miss the lively sounds, aromas and camaraderie of the kickoff,” which will
also feature many area Pakistanis in native dress.

During the month of February, the Library, local schools, businesses and organizations will offer special
programs and festivities connected with the Lake Oswego Reads book selection. This year’s selection is
the inspiring, true story Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. The food, music,
history and customs of Pakistan, the book’s setting, will be celebrated and explored.

Visit www.lakeoswegolibrary.org and click on the Lake Oswego Reads box to get all the latest event
information. The 2008 program is presented by the Lake Oswego Public Library and sponsored by West
Coast Bank and the Friends of the Lake Oswego Library. The program is also made possible in part by a
grant from the Oregon Council for the Humanities, a statewide nonprofit organization and an
independent affiliate on the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Oregon Cultural Trust, which
invests in Oregon arts, humanities and heritage, also helped fund OCH’s Grant program.
Additional events include:

Wednesday, February 6, 7 p.m.: Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will be speaking at the Lake
Oswego High School Auditorium. Admission is free but a ticket is required for this event. Tickets will be
available at the Lake Oswego Public Library starting at 2:30 p.m. on January 12. There will be a 2 ticket
per person limit.

Friday, February 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Join fourteen professional artists and local high school art students as
they showcase their interpretations of this unique book at a reception at the former US Bank building
on 120 N State Street. Special appetizers, wine and, of course, tea, will be served.

January 21 to February 1: Lake Oswego Reads brings Pennies for Peace to Lake Oswego Elementary
Schools. Help bring global peace by donating pennies to bins stationed in any of the nine elementary
schools.