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February 19, 2024

Meeting Rooms Now Available

From day one, you were able to reserve study rooms. Now, the Conference and Community Rooms are available for reservation!


There is an application process to reserve a meeting room. Go to Reserve a Room and follow the instructions to make a reservation.


For more information, review our Meeting Room Policy.

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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

With your Oregon Library card you have access to Transparent Languages Online which allows you learn another language!


Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start learning another language!
PBS Wisconsin Education

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 All Ages

Snowflake Hunt

February 3-29

Free. For all ages.


Explore Oregon area parks and find snowflakes.


A chance to win awesome grand prizes! Each child who completes a hunt can pick a prize from the Oregon Library's Treasure Chest.

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Chess Club Returns in March!

Chess Club All Ages

Wednesdays, 6:30pm

Conference Room

For chess players 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.

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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!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration

Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am-Noon

Free Family Event. No registration. Activities are geared to preschool age. All children are welcome!


Celebrate our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program with special guest Clifford and King of Kids' music Landau!


Plus, crafts and activities!

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Morning Storytime

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00am

Children's Program Room

No registration. Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children are welcome.


Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles!

The theme is the same for Tuesday and Wednesday. Attend the day that works best that week. 

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Baby Storytime

Thursdays, 9:30am and 11:00am

Children's Program Room

No registration. For ages 0-18 months.


Attend either 9:30am and 11am session! Choose what time works best that week you and your baby.


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

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Evening and Saturday Storytimes

Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 19 at 10 am

Children's Program Room

No registration.


Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets before bedtime.

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Saturday Storytime

Monday, March 9 at 10 am

Children's Program Room

No registration.


Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets!

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Afterschool Fun!

Art Lab

Tuesday, March

1st Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm

Makerspace

For ages 6-11. Registration required for each Tuesday..


In March, we are going to Bubble Art using a couple different techniques.

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Tinker Lab

Tuesday, February 20

3rd Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm

Makerspace

For ages 6-11. Registration required for each Tuesday.


In February, we are doing Space and Coding activities to celebrate Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked at NASA.

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Block Party

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm

Children's Program Room

For ages 0-11. Free. No Registration.


Kids can free build with the Library's LEGOs and Duplos during the open session.

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Events for Teens

Teen Hangout

Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Makerspace

For grades 7th-12th. No registration


Every week will alternate between a Board Game Day and a Craft Day. On Board Game days, a variety of board games and card games will be available to play. On Craft Days, there will be supplies and instructions for a specific craft project. Every program will also include snacks! 

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D&D Club

Returns on Monday, February 26, 4:30-6:30pm in the Makerspace

For ages 10-15. Please register for planning purposes.


Come roll the dice and join an adventure! All experience levels welcome! Come with your own character or use one of our pre-generated characters.

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ACT Practice for Sophomores

Tuesday, March 12

9:30am - 1:00pm

For Sophomores. Registration required.


Sophomores, sign up now for a free ACT diagnostic test! While the juniors are taking their ACT, get a head start for your own test. The library is partnering with Galin Education to offer a realistic ACT experience. This diagnostic test will help you work out some test-taking jitters as well as help you focus your studying.


Please bring a calculator if you have one. 

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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.

The Address Book

Great Beginnings

On Monday, March 4 at 6:00pm (in-person at the Library) and Wednesday, March 6 at a NEW TIME 1pm (in-person at the Senior Center) and we will discuss The Address Book by Deirdre Mask.

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Gray Mountain

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30am (in-person at the Library) we will discuss Gray Mountain by John Grisham.

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Living Life to the Fullest - Author Visit

Thursday, March 14

6:30pm in the Community Room

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


In this author talk, Marggie will share some of her favorite meditative and journaling practices and share lessons she has learned from those who lived life to the fullest. Marggie's book, Life as a Prayer, is the story of her spiritual transformation during her many years as a hospice nurse.


After the author talk, buy a copy of Life as a Prayer for $15 cash or check.

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Technology Class

Thursday, March 21

6:30pm in the Conference Room

An in-person learning event for adults. Registration required.


Learn how to use OverDrive or the app Libby, to download free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines from the library!

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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 Hours

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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