E-Newsletter

October 16, 2023

Partnerships in Our Community

The Library partners with organizations in our community to provide programs and services. Here are just a few of our recent events!

Oregon Wellness Coalition

After dark, the walking path of Anderson will be lit with luminaries. While you walk you can enjoy a story! The Oregon Library is creating a Story Walk!

Events For All Ages

Chess Club

NO MEETING ON OCTOBER 18

Wednesdays at 6:30

September 27 - November 15

At the Library

For chess club of all ages! No registration.

Are you interested in improving your chess skills, learning more about chess theory, and connecting with other chess players? Join the weekly chess club!

We Will Always Be Here

Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 pm

Online and In-Person at the Oregon Area Senior Center

For Teens and Adults. Registration required.

We Will Always Be Here shines a light on powerful and often untold stories, featuring individuals across a wide spectrum of identities and from all corners of the state. Featured LGBTQ+ people, allies, and activists changed their world by taking steps that young people can take today—by educating themselves, telling their own stories, being true to themselves, and building communities.

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

Stream movies, TV shows, and documentaries with your library card. 5 videos check outs are allowed per month.

Paid for by the Oregon Public Library

Start streaming!

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

No registration is required for children events and storytime. Questions? Please contact Youth Services at oreyouth@oregonlibrary.org. Join our email list for Storytime News and Updates!

Weekly Storytimes for the Fall

No Storytimes on October 24, 25, and 26.

Schedule for Fall:

Tuesday and Wednesdays Storytimes for ages 0-5 at 10 am
Baby Storytimes on Thurs at 9:30 and 11 am

Evening and Saturday Storytimes

Pajama Storytime

Monday, October 16 at 6:00 pm

At the Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles before bedtime.

Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children welcome.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 11 at 10:00 am

At the Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles to get your weekend started!

Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children welcome.

Weekly Block Party

Wednesdays at 3:30 pm

September 27 - November 15

At the Library

Weekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm, we are bringing out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Kids can free build during the open session.

For ages 0-11. Free. No Registration.

Events for Tweens and Teens

D&D Club

Mondays from 4:30-6:30 pm

At the Oregon Library

For ages 10-15. No registration.

All experience levels welcome! We have pre-generated characters and we spend the first 30 minutes working on characters, too.

Come roll the dice and join an adventure!

Events for Adults

Book Clubs

New members welcome! Email bookclub@oregonlibrary.org for more information.

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

Great Beginnings

On Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30am (in-person at the Senior Center) and Monday, November 6 at 6:00 (online) we will discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, October 18 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews.

What the Internet Knows About You

Thursday, October 26 at 6pm

Online via Zoom.

A learning event for adults. Registration required.

Worried about how secure a website is? Not sure if your passwords are safe? Learn about how the data you create in your normal online activities is valuable to companies, myths about online security, and easy things you can do to be safer online.

More on What the Internet Knows About You

The Oregon Public Library is a welcoming and safe gathering place that meets the information, leisure, civic, and cultural needs of a diverse community.

If you need special accommodations to attend a program, contact library staff at orelib@oregonlibrary.org or 608-835-3656.

Library Schedule

M T W Th 9 am - 8 pm

F 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 3 pm

Curbside pick-up available upon request

Questions?

Email: orelib@orelib@oregonlibrary.org

Phone: (608) 835-3656

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