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E-Newsletter
March 18, 2024
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Spring Break is around the corner and the Library has fun activities for children and teens! During the week, we will have scavenger hunts and other activities for anytime you visit! | |
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Crafty Kids: Paper Sculptures
Tuesday, March 26 from 10 am-2pm
Community Room
Drop-in event. Join us anytime. All children are welcome. No registration.
Get creative at the Library! We'll provide the supplies. You bring your imagination to build sculptures out of paper and other household supplies!
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Block Party - Spring Break!
Wednesday, March 27 at 10 am-Noon
Community Room
Drop-in event. Join us anytime. All children are welcome. No registration.
We are moving the Block Party to the morning for Spring Break! We bring out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Kids can free build during the open session.
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Mario Kart on Switch
Monday, March 25 from 3-5pm
Community Room
For grades 5th-12th. No registration
We'll have Mario Kart on the Switch along with board games and other activities.
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Paint Along
Wednesday, March 27 at 2:30pm
Makerspace
Registration is required.
Paint along to an instructional video. All supplies provided.
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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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Auto Repair Source provides authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles!
Start tinkering now!
Provided by BadgerLink
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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
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Shake It Off at the Swiftie Party! | | |
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Saturday, April 6, Noon- 3 pm
For Swiftie fans of all ages. No registration.
All ages are invited to make the whole place shimmer. I don't know about you, but we're feeling like making friendship bracelets, doing Taylor-themed crafts, Shaking It Off at the silent disco, and visiting the photo booth.
Attend one or all of these events:
- Don't Forget the Lyrics at 12:30 pm
- Name That Tune at 1:15 pm
- Trivia at 2:00 pm
Dressing up as your favorite Era is highly encouraged!
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SAVE THE DATE: Friends Used Book Sale | |
If you are interested in volunteering for the sale, contact Karen at (608)698-7243. | |
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Friday, April 19 3-7pm and Saturday, April 20 9am-3pm
Community Room
The funds raised by our book sales help to support library programs throughout the year!
Friday, April 19; 3-7pm
Members Only 3pm to 4pm
Public Sale 4 pm to 7pm
Saturday, April 20; 9am-3pm
Bag Sale 1pm to 3pm
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Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Makersapce
For chess players of all ages. No registration.
Are you interested in improving your chess skills, learning more about chess theory, and connecting with other chess players? Join the weekly chess club.
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Events for Kids & Families | |
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No registration is required for children events and storytime. Questions? Please contact Youth Services at oreyouth@oregonlibrary.org.
Winter Session ends on March 21. Spring Mini-Session runs April 9-May 2.
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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.
Winter Session goes through March 20.
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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.
Winter Session goes through March 21.
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Evening and Saturday Storytimes | |
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Pajama Storytime
Monday, March 18 TONIGHT at 6pm
Children's Program Room
No registration.
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets before bedtime about the Farm.
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Saturday Storytime
Monday, April 13 at 10am
Children's Program Room
No registration.
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets!
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Art Lab
Tuesday, April 2
1st Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm
Makerspace
For ages 6-11. Registration required for each Tuesday.
In April, we are doing Yarn Art.
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Tinker Lab
Tuesday, March 19
3rd Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm
Makerspace
For ages 6-11. Registration required for each Tuesday.
In March, we are doing Peep Science.
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Block Party
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Children's Program Room
For ages 0-11. Free. No Registration.
Kids can free build with the Library's LEGOs and Duplos during the open session.
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Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm
Makerspace
For grades 7th-12th. No registration
No Hangout on March 28.
Every week will alternate between a Board Game Day and a Craft Day. On Board Game days, a variety of board games and card games will be available to play. On Craft Days, there will be supplies and instructions for a specific craft project. Every program will also include snacks!
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Mondays 4:30-6:30pm
Makerspace
For ages 10-15. Please register for planning purposes.
No D&D Club on March 25 and April 8.
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.
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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.
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Great Beginnings
On Monday, April 1 at 6:00pm (in-person at the Library) and Wednesday, April 3 at a NEW TIME 1pm (in-person at the Senior Center) and we will discuss Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
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Brown Bag
On Wednesday, March 20 at 11:30am in the Conference Room we will discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.
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Thursday, March 21 at 6:30pm Conference Room
An in-person learning event for adults. Registration required.
Learn how to use OverDrive or the app Libby, to download free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines from the library!
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Thursday, April 4
First Thursday of the Month from 6-7:30pm in the Makerspace
For adults. No Registration.
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch or another needlecraft, meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for your next project.
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Writing Workshop - The Magic of Poetry | | |
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Thursday, April 18 at 6pm
Community Room
For adults. Registration required.
Whether you’re new to poetry or looking for a fresh perspective, this workshop offers a jump start to expressing yourself. Discuss the magic of the mundane in poetry and get tips on publishing your own poems. During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know Star Things and put pen to paper with some real-time writing.
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Saturday, April 20
From 10:30am-12pm
Makerspace
A learning event for adults. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Space limited. Registration required.
Sew a coaster out of salvage fabric.
The Sew What?! projects are basic enough for those who need practice sewing straight lines but also fun for experienced sewists.
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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 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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