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E-Newsletter

January 16, 2022

Closed Today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The library will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


Books and other library materials can be returned to the outdoor book drop facing the Senior Center.


Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17th.

Construction has begun!

Staff Groundbreaking

Construction on the new Oregon Public Library has begun! You can see the floor plans here. Construction is expected to take 12-14 months. 

Donate Now

Want to donate? There is still time to make a donation to new build the new library. Learn more about how to make a donation

Contact Jennifer Way, Library Director, at 608-835-2322 with any questions or feedback

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.

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Resource Highlights

Consumer Reports

With your Oregon Library card you have access to Consumer Reports which provides independent product reviews and ratings.


Paid for by the Oregon Public Library.

Start your research!
Transparent Language Kidspeak

Transparent Language Online is for kids too! With sound effects, animation, and fun activities, kids can learn Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish!


Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Learn another language!

Events for Kids & Families

Preschool Open Gym

Open Gym Balls

3rd Friday of the Month

6 pm - 7 pm

Enter Netherwood Knoll Elementary through Door #8 of the District Office on Spring St or Door #11 off the Main St parking lot.


No registration. Free! For families of children 0-5.


Get the wiggles out at the monthly Preschool Open Gym!

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Events for Tweens & Teens

Thursday Library Mix at OYC

Thursdays, January 5 and 12

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St


For grades 5th -9th.


Librarian Kelly visits the OYC and brings a variety of fun activities! In January, we are making Air Dry Clay Creations and doing a group Escape Room.

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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, February 1 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) Monday, February 6 at 6 pm (online) and we will discuss My Monticello by JoseMaid by Stephanie Land.

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Brown Bag

On Wednesday, January 18 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker.

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Introduction to Native Plants

Rattlesnake Master Introduction to Native Plants

Thursday, January 19

A learning event for adults online and in-person. Registration required.


In this program, learn why native plants are beneficial to our local ecosystem and where you can source plants and seeds. Explore how to effectively use native plants in your garden design. Discuss how to prepare the site for planting and what is needed to maintain happy and healthy plants. 

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Like a Swallow - Author Visit

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Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm

A learning event for adults online and in-person. Registration Registration.


Nina Camic’s memoir, Like A Swallow: Looking Back at a Polish Childhood, tracks her life as she moves between New York and Warsaw. Each immigrant’s story is unique and the reasons for leaving your home country are rarely straightforward. Camic’s memoir is a fascinating exploration of one person’s journey from Poland to United States.

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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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