E-Newsletter

April 4, 2022

Save the Date

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 23

Friends of the Library are hosting their Spring Used Sale! Get ready for great deals on books for all ages, DVDs, and puzzles!

Are the Friends taking donations?

The Friends are only able to accept limited donations due to space considerations. You can contact Beth from the Friends at 608-835-9027 to see if they are able to accept your donation. Due to space limitations, the library is also not able to accept donations.

Library opens at 10 am on Friday, April 15

On Friday, April 15 the library will open at 10 am instead of our usual 9 am.

While the library is closed, books and other library materials can be returned to the outdoor book drop facing the Senior Center.

Online Resources Available 24/7

In addition to physical items, your library card gets you access to online resources that are available 24/7.

Explore all our online resources on our website under Research & Discovery.

If you have a card but are having trouble using it, please email orelib@oregonlibrary.org.

Resource Highlights

Transparent Language Online

With your Oregon Library card you have access to Transparent Languages Online which allows you learn another language!

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start learning another language!

PBS Wisconsin Education provides educational videos, images, and animations that are created with and for educators and learners.

Provided by Wisconsin Public Television.

Start learning!

Events for Kids & Families

Monthly Evening Storytime

3rd Monday at 6:30 pm

For ages 0-6 held via Zoom. Registration Required.

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes before bedtime. Each child will receive a craft related to the theme. All new attendees will receive an egg shaker and scarf to keep!

Weekly and Baby Storytimes are on Break

Spring session starts the week of April 19!

Registration required and opens April 11.

Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and more with Ms. Wendy and Ms. Kelly!

Events for Tweens & Teens

Monday Mashup at OYC

Mondays at 4:30 pm

Held at the Oregon Youth Center at 110 N. Oak St.

For grades 5th -9th. No registration.

Librarian Kelly from Oregon Library visits the OYC on Mondays and does a variety of activities, like trivia, games, and STEAM activities.

Author Visit Jessica Vitalis

Thursday, April 28 at 4:30

Held at the Oregon Youth Center at 110 N. Oak St.

For grades 5th -9th. No registration.

Middle Grade Author Jessica Vitalis is visiting the Oregon Youth Center! She will talk about being an author and read from her book. Attendees will also have a chance to ask Jessica questions.

Events for Adults

Book Clubs

Pick up the book using Curbside Pick-Up or in person!

Great Beginnings

On Monday, April 4 at 6 pm (online) or Wednesday, April 6 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30 am (online) we will discuss Here for It by R. Eric Thomas.

My Garden of a Thousand Bees

Wednesday, April 6 at 1 pm

Held at the Oregon Area Senior Center at 219 Park St.

Call (608) 835-5801 to register

Watch the movie, "My Garden of a Thousand Bees" and then discuss with local beekeeper, Sue Richards.

Rock Your Resume

Wednesday, April 13 at 12 pm

For adults held via Zoom. Registration required.

Create a results oriented resume that pops, no matter how experienced you are in your field of choice. In this one-hour online class, you’ll learn tricks like how to improve your Applicant Tracking System Score and why numbers matter so much. Resume templates will be provided to all attendees.

Poetry in Motion

Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 pm

For adults held via Zoom. This event will not be recorded. Registration required.

Whether you’re new to poetry or looking for a fresh perspective, this workshop offers a jump start to expressing yourself. During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity put pen to paper with some real-time writing. All experience levels are welcome.