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E-Newsletter
March 20, 2023
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Aerial Video of New Library Construction | |
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We're thrilled to share this drone footage from Tri-North Builders, Inc. of the construction of our new library! They are building in two sections. You can see the steel going up in the Children's wing. the side they are starting to build first.
You can see the floor plans here.
Contact Jennifer Way, Library Director, at 608-835-2322 with any questions or feedback
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Want to donate? There is still time to make a donation to build the new library. Learn more about how to make a donation. | |
SAVE THE DATE Spring Used Book Sale | | |
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Saturday, April 15, 9 am -3 pm
At the Oregon Youth Center
110 N. Oak St, Oregon WI
Shop at the Spring Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Oregon Library!
All proceeds support the Oregon Public Library's summer library program and other events for all ages.
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Have gently used items to donate to the book sale? The Friends of the Library are only able to accept donations which fit the Friends Donation Guidelines (PDF). Items that do not fit the guidelines will be declined.
If you wish to donate more than 2 boxes, please contact the library at (608) 835-3656 or orelib@oregonlibrary.org before dropping off donations.
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Online Resources Available 24/7 | |
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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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Check out LearningExpress Library's collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials
Provided to all Wisconsin residents by BadgerLink
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TeachingBooks is an engaging collection of resources that brings books to life! It provides videos, activities, discussion guides, and other literacy resources!
Provided to all Wisconsin residents by BadgerLink
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Events for Kids & Families | |
Weekly Storytimes Continue Through March 23 | |
Morning Storytimes
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:00 am to 10:30 am.
Attend the day that works best. Join us for stories, activities, songs, and more at the Oregon Library by the big windows! For ages 0-5.
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Baby Storytimes
Thursdays
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.
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TONIGHT March 20
NEW Start Time of 6:00 pm
Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles before bedtime!
Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children welcome.
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Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 am
Start your weekend with stories, songs, and puppets!
The theme will be "Egg-tastic!"
Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older are welcome.
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New members welcome! Email bookclub@oregonlibrary.org for more information. Pick up the book using Curbside Pick-Up or in person. | |
Great Beginnings
On Monday, April 3 at 6 pm (online) Wednesday, April 5 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) and we will discuss Lessons from the Edge by Marie Yavanovitch
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Brown Bag
On Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.
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Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm
A learning event for adults online. Registration required.
Starting March 1, the library will provide Kanopy, an online streaming video platform. Learn how to use Kanopy to watch movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
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Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 pm
A learning event for adults online and in-person. Registration required.
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.
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Wisconsin's Gangster Past | | |
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Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
A learning event for adults online via Zoom. Registration required. Limit to 100 participants.
Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn WI into their personal crime vacation land. Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, this presentation lets the audience discover the grisly locations where the gangster history will never die.
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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.
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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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