E-Newsletter

May 2, 2022

#PlantWildflowers

The Oregon Public Library is pleased to offer events as part of the nationwide #PlantWildflowers campaign. We were one of 50 grants awarded by Tangled Bank Studios / PBS Nature. The grant supports a national outreach and engagement initiative to help people across the country better understand and appreciate the role bees and other pollinators play in healthy ecosystems. We are partnering with local organizations to provide educational and fun events in the community.

FREE Wildflower Seeds

As part of the grant, the library was supplied with wildflower seeds. Each packet contains wildflower and Wisconsin native flower seeds that cover 1 square foot.

Come in and pick up your seeds while supplies last.

Download the Planting Instructions and Seed Information PDF

Events

Registration is required at most events. Click on the event for details.

Tuesday, May 10 Hybrid Event (Online and in person at the Oregon Area Senior Center), 6:30 pm Bees of Wisconsin
Monday, May 16 at the Oregon Youth Center, 4 pm Monday Mashup
Wednesday, May 18 at the Oregon Area Senior Center, 1 pm Plant Wildflowers
Thursday, May 19 at Waterman/Triangle Park, 6 pm Plant Wildflowers
Wednesday, June 22 at the Oregon Area Senior Center, 1 pm DIY Bee Hotel
Thursday, June 30 at Waterman/Triangle Park, 6 pm DIY Bee Hotel

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

If you like cookbooks, you’ll love AtoZ Food America & AtoZ World Food! Find regional, traditional, ethnic and cultural recipes, and food culture articles!

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start cooking!

As a Wisconsin resident, you have access to Britannica Library, an online encyclopedia with age-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines and more.

Provided by BadgerLink

Research with Britannica

Events for Kids & Families

Weekly Storytimes

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:15 am

For ages 0-6. Held at OSD District Office meeting space. Registration required.

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

More Weekly Storytimes

Baby Storytime

Thursdays at 9:30 am and 11 am

For ages 0-18 months held via Zoom. Registration Required.

Enjoy rhymes, bounces, and stories with Ms. Wendy along with social time for babies and caregivers.

Stories Before Bedtime

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.

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.

Events for Adults

Book Clubs

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

Great Beginnings

On Monday, May 2 at 6 pm (online) or Wednesday, May 4 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, May 18 at 11:30 am (online) we will discuss A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee.

Bees in Wisconsin

Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm

For adults held online and in person at the Oregon Area Senior Center. Registration required.

Wisconsin is home to 500 kinds of native bees! Learn how you can create and manage habitat for them, using native plants and bee-friendly gardening practices.

Plant Wildflowers

Thursday, May 19 at 6 pm

Event for adults at Waterman Park. Registration required.

Want beautiful flowers that can also feed the bees? Join us for a wildflower starting event. Everything you need to start your wildflower garden is included.