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E-Newsletter
March 6, 2022
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2022 was a great year at the library! | |
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The library was a busy place in 2022!
Take a look at the impressive numbers from last year including 193,000+ check outs & 9000+ program attendees - and find something new to explore for yourself at the library in 2023!
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The foundation of the new Oregon Public Library is now complete! You can see the floor plans here. Construction is expected to take 12-14 months.
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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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
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PBS Wisconsin Education provides educational videos, images, and animations that are created with and for educators and learners.
Provided by Wisconsin Public Television
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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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Saturday Storytime Returns! | | |
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Saturday, March 11 at 10:00 am
Start your weekend with stories, songs, and puppets!
The theme will be "All Things GREEN!"
Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older are welcome.
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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.
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Friday, March 17
6 pm - 7 pm
This session is the last of the season. We hope to return in November.
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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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, March 15 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
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Thursday, March 9 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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Thursday, March 30 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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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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