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E-Newsletter
April 3, 2023
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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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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. | |
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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Morningstar provides financial information on over 30,000 stocks, mutual funds and ETFs.
Provided by the Oregon Public Library
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As a Wisconsin resident, you have access to Britannica Library, an online encyclopedia with age-appropriate reference articles, journals, magazines and more.
Provided by BadgerLink
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Events for Kids & Families | |
Weekly Storytimes Begin April 4! | |
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, 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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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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Events for Tweens and Teens | | |
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Thursday, April 13 and 20 at 4:30 pm
Librarian Kelly visits the OYC a couple times a month and does a mix of activities and themes. The Library provides all the supplies.
No registration. Free. For young people in grades 5th-9th.
Upcoming Activities
April 13 - Escape Room
April 20 - Air Dry Clay Creations
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Monday, April 17 at 4:30 pm
If you are interested in TAB, attend the April meeting or complete this online form.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer group of teens that offers suggestions and provides input to the Youth Services Librarian Kelly about teen reading interests, activities, programming, and space planning.
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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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Wisconsin's Gangster Past | | |
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Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
A learning event for adults. Registration required. This is an online only event. 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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Transplanting Native Plant Seedlings | | |
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Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 pm
A learning event for adults. Registration required. This is an in person only event and is held at the Oregon Area Senior Center at 219 Park St. Limit to 12 participants.
In this program, discuss the importance of native plants. Learn about how to avoid stressing your plants when you transplant them. Then in a hands-on activity, get experience transplanting seedlings to take home.
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Poetry Workshop with Steven Espada Dawson | | |
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Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 pm
A learning event for adults online and in person. Registration required.
Join us for an exciting night of poetry writing with poet: Steve Espada Dawson. With interactive writing exercises you can learn more on how to begin your writing journey or hone your craft even further!
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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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