E-Newsletter

May 1, 2023

Summer Page Opening

The library is hiring a summer page. This position averages 16 hours per week, including daytime, evening and Saturday hours. This is a 10-week limited term employment (LTE) position beginning June 12 and ending August 19, 2023.

Apply by Monday, May 15 at 5 pm for consideration.

Memorial Weekend Closure

The Library will be closed

Saturday, May 27th - Tuesday May 30th

in observance of Memorial Day & due to a scheduled internet service outage.

Normal hours will resume on Wednesday, May 31st.

COMING SOON! Summer Library Program

Our Summer Library Program will begin on Friday, June 9th.

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

OverDrive has downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

Provided by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium

Find your next great read!

CreativeBug provides unlimited access to online art and craft classes. Once you login, go to the top menu and hover over Classes to find classes for kids.

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start creating now!

All Ages Events

Chess Club

Wednesdays at 6 pm

Meet in the library by the large windows.

No registration needed.

Are you interested in improving your chess skills, learning more about chess theory, and connecting with other chess players? Join the weekly chess club.

Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion Author Talk with Mirin Fader

Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 pm

A learning event for teens and adults. Registration required. This is an online only event. Limit to 100 participants.

For people who love the game-or just love a good under-dog story, join us for a discussion with New York Times Best Selling author and sports journalist Mirin Fader! In this author discussion, Fader will discuss her writing process as well as the ins and outs of Sports journalism.

Local Author Visit: Eileen Schnabel

Saturday, May 6 at 1 pm

in-person at Oregon Area Senior Center

No registration needed. For all ages.

Local Author Eileen Schnabel shares her latest middle grade novel Kep Westguard: Rebel Spy. All ages are welcome to learn about the Battle of Saratoga and how it changed the course of American History along with discovering Oregon's connection to the Revolutionary War!

Get a chance to win one of five signed copies of Kep Westguard: Rebel Spy!

Events for Kids & Families

No registration is required for any storytime. Questions? Please contact Youth Services at oreyouth@oregonlibrary.org. Join our email list for Storytime News and Updates!

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 am

Start your weekend with stories, songs, and puppets!

Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older are welcome.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 15

NEW Start Time of 6:00 pm

Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles before bedtime!

Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children welcome.

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, May 1 at 6 pm (online) Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) and we will discuss My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) we will discuss Empire of Pain by Patrick Keefe.

Morningstar Tech Class

Thursday, May 25 at 6 pm

A learning event for adults. Online via Zoom. Registration required. This is an online only event.

Learn more about how to research stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs with Morningstar!