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January 15, 2024

Closed Today for MLK Jr. Day

The Library is closed today, Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

While we are closed, library materials can be returned to the outdoor book drop.

Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 16.

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

Reference USA now called Reference Solutions

Previously called Reference USA, Reference Solutions allows you to research business and residential information, locate companies, research business executives, and more!

Provided by Oregon Public Library.

Start your research!

Search for the perfect book based on age range, Lexile, setting, mood, tone, and other terms of appeal with NoveList Plus!

Provided by the Oregon Public Library

Find your next great read!

Events for Kids & Families

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

Morning Storytimes start January 23 and 24!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00am

Children's Program Room

No registration. Geared to ages 2-5. Younger and older children are welcome.

Enjoy stories, songs, and wiggles!

The theme is the same for Tuesday and Wednesday. Attend the day that works best that week.

Baby Storytime starts January 25!

Thursdays, 9:30am and 11:00am

Children's Program Room

No registration. For ages 0-18 months.

Attend either 9:30am and 11am session! Choose what time works best that week you and your baby.

Enjoy rhymes, bounces, and stories with Ms. Wendy along with social time for babies and caregivers.

Evening and Saturday Storytimes

Pajama Storytime

Monday, February 19 at 6:00pm

Children's Program Room

No registration. For ages 0-5.

Join us for songs, stories, puppets, and more on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 10 at 10:00am

Children's Program Room

No registration. For ages 0-5.

Join us for songs, stories, puppets, and more on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Block Party Every Wednesday!

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm

Children's Program Room

For ages 0-11. Free. No Registration.

Starting January 10th, we are bringing out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Kids can free build during the open session.

Block Party runs weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm. Winter session runs January 10th - March 20th.

Events for Teens

D&D Club on Mondays!

Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm in the Makerspace

For ages 10-15. Please register for planning purposes.

Come roll the dice and join an adventure!

All experience levels welcome! Come with your own character or use one of our pre-generated characters.

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, February 5 at 6:00pm (in-person at the Library) and Wednesday, February 7 at 10:30am (in-person at the Senior Center) and we will discuss One Good Deed by David Baldacci.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, January 17 at 11:30am (in-person at the Library) we will discuss Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson.

Winter Sowing

Thursday, February 15 at 6:30pm in the Makerspace

A learning event for adults. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Limit to 12 participants. Registration required.

In this program, discuss the importance of native plants and explore why the winter sowing is the perfect method for starting native plants. Then in a hands-on activity, start some native plants using the milk jug method.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Vouchers

Masterworks Season from Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

We have 50 vouchers to give away for the 23/24 Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Masterworks performance series. Visit the desk on the second floor to get your voucher!

Schedule

January 26, 2024 - Norwegian Fantasy

February 16, 2024 - Goodyear Returns

March 22, 2024 - Revelation

April 19, 2024 - Virtuoso Violin

Available while supplies last. Limit 2 vouchers per household.

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 Hours

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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