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February 6, 2022

Winter Fun for All Ages

Break the winter blahs with these two outdoor community events! Free and for all ages. Event hosted by the Oregon Area Wellness Coalition.

Winter Fest

Saturday, February 11

Noon to 2:00 pm

Waterman Triangle Park

Drop-in anytime during the two hour event to enjoy...

Activities & Games
Scavenger Hunt
Photo Booth
Fire Truck Tour
Storywalk
Free Hot Dogs and Hot Drinks

Snowflake Hunt

February 10-28

Explore Oregon area parks and find snowflakes. When you find so many snowflakes, you can enter to win one of several fantastic grand prizes from local organizations and businesses.

Construction has begun!

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

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.

Resource Highlights

With your Oregon Library card you have access to CreativeBug which provides unlimited access to online art and craft classes.

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start creating!

Search for the perfect book based on age range, Lexile, setting, mood, tone, and other terms of appeal with NoveList Plus!

Provided by the Oregon Public Library

Find your next great read!

Events for Kids & Families

Storytimes Start February 7th!

We are excited to resume our Weekly and Pajama Storytimes in February! Saturday Storytime will resume March 11.

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

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Morning Storytimes

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

starting February 7 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.

Attend the day that works best. Join us for stories, activites, songs, and more at the Oregon Library by the big windows! For ages 0-5.

Baby Storytimes

Thursdays

starting February 9 at 9:30 am and 11:00 am.

Attend the time that works best for you. Enjoy rhymes, bounces, and stories with along with social time for babies and caregivers. For ages 0-18 months.

Pajama Storytime

3rd Monday of the Month

NEW Start Time of 6:00 pm

Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles before bedtime!

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

Preschool Open Gym

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!

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.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Mari Eder.

The Transformative Power of Art

Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 pm

A learning event for adults online via Zoom. Registration required.

The Transformative Power of Art, encourages others to move beyond obstacles and explores how art has the power to heal and transform the soul.

This program includes a hands-on watercolor activity and 30 participants will receive a free watercolor kit!

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Survive & Advance

Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 pm

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

Learn from Tim Decorah's story of overcoming adversity and dealing with anxiety. There will be some highlights of success in school, athletics, and professional life. Tim will provide suggestion on dealing with the highs & lows of life. Tim has been a teacher and coach in the Waunakee School District for the last 28 years.