E-Newsletter

July 4, 2022

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you and your safe and happy Independence Day!

The library will be closed Monday, July 4th.

Books and other library materials can be returned to the outdoor book drop facing the Senior Center. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5th.

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

CreativeBug provides unlimited access to online art and craft classes.

Paid for by Oregon Public Library

Start creating now!

Did you know that OverDrive also has downloadable materials for kids?

Provided by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium

Find your next great read!

Summer Fun with Books and Math!

Summer Library Program

June 6 to August 20

For all ages.

From birth to adult, readers of all kinds are challenged to read, complete activities, and write reviews to earn prizes. It’s a choose your own adventure style program!

Summer Math Adventures

June 6 to August 20

For children Preschool through Grade 5.

Explore math through games and activities and earn prizes! Grab a Bingo card at the Library!

This program is designed by local math teacher Mr. Ebert and his colleagues at Wisconsin Mathematics Council.

Events for Kids & Families

Cool Treat Reading Challenge

Thursday, July 14 at 2 pm

Outdoor Location at Kiser Park Shelter

Family event for all ages. No registration.

Read or be read to for 30 minutes and earn a cup of Oregon Frozen Yogurt! Starting at 2 pm, readers and families can attend a storytime led by storyteller Susan Santner OR read on their own. After all the reading we get to enjoy OFroYo!

This program is made possible from the donation of treats from Oregon Frozen Yogurt.

First Chapter Friday

Fridays at 1pm

In the Children's Area

Family event for all ages. No registration.

First Chapter Friday is a sneak-peek of a chapter book to get children to want to read the rest of the book. We also have more suggestions based on the theme along with activities!

Weekly Storytimes

We Read We Wiggle

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 am

Outdoor Location at Kiser Park Shelter

Registration is required. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are full. To be added to waitlist, please email Youth Services.

Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome.

Baby Storytime

Thursdays at 9:30 am and 11 am

Held via Zoom.

Registration Required. For ages 0-18 months. Enjoy rhymes, bounces, and stories with Ms. Wendy along with social time for babies and caregivers.

Monthly Storytimes

Outdoor Saturday Storytime

2nd Saturday at 10 am

At Waterman Triangle Park

No registration. Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and more in the park!

Pajama Storytime

3rd Monday at 6:30 pm

Held via Zoom.

Registration Required. Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome.

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes before bedtime. Each child will receive a craft related to the theme.

Events for Tweens & Teens

Art Workshops at OYC

Thursdays, July 7 and 28 at 1 pm

At Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St.

For young people going into grades 5th-9th. No registration.

Local artist Desere Mayo will show young, aspiring artists some basic techniques.

All supplies provided.

Summer Teen Read Box

Sign up starts June 6

For grades 7th -12th.

Teens can sign up to receive a box with activities and goodies to kick off a summer of fun! Boxes will be available later in June for pick up.

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 Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) or Monday, July 11 at 6 pm (online) we will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30 am (online) we will discuss Afterlife by Julia Alvarez.

Putting Up Herbs

Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 pm

A learning event for adults. Registration required. This is a hybrid event. Participants can participate online or in-person at Oregon Area Senior Center at 219 Park St.

Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs will discuss drying, preparing herbs for tinctures, making infused vinegar and oils, salves, pestos, sauces and much more.

Your Small Business Development Tool

Thursday, July 28 at 6 pm

For adults held via Zoom. Registration required.

Learn how to use the resource Reference Solutions to create consumer marketing lists, gather competitive business intelligence, identify major industry groups and more!

More on Your Small Business Development Tool

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 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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