E-Newsletter

November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving Hours

The library will be closing in observance of Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 23 Close at 6 pm

Thursday, November 24 Closed

Friday, November 25 Closed

Saturday, November 26 Open 9 am-3 pm

Books and other library materials can be returned to the outdoor book drop facing the Senior Center.

Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 26th.

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

Ancestry Library Edition provides you access to the world's largest online family history resource! This database is available for use in the library.

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Come in and start your family research !

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.

Start cultivating a life-long love of reading!

Events for Kids & Families

Storytimes are now in person and held at the Library by the large windows. No registration for any storytimes.

Weekly and Baby Storytimes

golden beams of light coming out an open book

No Weekly Storytimes this Week

Weekly in person storytimes at the Library will resume on 11/29. For your storytime fix, join us TONIGHT for Pajama Storytime at 6:30 pm.

No registration for storytimes.

Choose the day and times that work best for your schedule.

Monthly Storytimes

Saturday Storytime

2nd Saturday at 10 am

In person at the library.

No registration. Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome.

Pajama Storytime

TONIGHT 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm

In person at the library!

No registration. Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome.

Events for Tweens & Teens

Thursday Library Mix at OYC

Thursdays, 4 pm - 5 pm

Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St

For grades 5th -9th.

Librarian Kelly visits the OYC and brings a variety of fun activities like trivia, games, books, writing, crafts, and more!

Teen Advisory Board

Have a Voice at the Library!

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a volunteer group of teens that offers suggestions and provides input to the Youth Services Librarian about teen reading interests, recreational activities, programming, and space planning.

TAB is for grades 7th -12th. If you are interested in TAB, please complete this online form.

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 Monday, December 5 at 6 pm (online) and Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, December 21 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang.

Online Research - Where to start?

Thursday, December 15 at 6 pm

A learning event for adults via Zoom. Registration required.

Looking for some information but not sure where to start? Learn some of the tricks in a librarian's tool belt for finding reliable information online.