E-Newsletter

March 4, 2024

Spring Now Available

Borrowing seeds from Oregon Public Library is free and easy!

Check out seeds.
Grow your plants and enjoy the harvest.
Collect and return some seeds if you are able. There is no penalty for not returning seeds.

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!

Start cultivating a life-long love of reading!

Provided to all Wisconsin residents by BadgerLink."

Start learning!

Events for All Ages

Chess Club Returns in March!

Wednesdays, 6:30pm

Conference Room

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.

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!

Spring Break Activities for Kids

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!

Morning Storytime

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.

Baby Storytime

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.

Evening and Saturday Storytimes

Pajama Storytime

Monday, March 18 at 10 am

Children's Program Room

No registration.

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets before bedtime.

Afterschool Fun!

Art Lab

Tuesday, March 5th

1st Tuesday, 4:00-5:00pm

Makerspace

For ages 6-11. Registration required for each Tuesday.

In March, we are going to Bubble Art using a couple different techniques.

Events for Teens

Spring Break for Teens

Mario Kart on Switch

Monday, March 25 from 3pm-5pm

Community Room

For grades 5th-12th. No registration

We'll have Mario Kart on the Switch along with board games and other activities.

Teen Hangout

Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Makerspace

For grades 7th-12th. No registration

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!

D&D Club

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.

ACT Practice for Sophomores

Tuesday, March 12

9:30am - 1:00pm

For Sophomores. Registration required.

Sophomores, sign up now for a free ACT diagnostic test! While the juniors are taking their ACT, get a head start for your own test. The library is partnering with Galin Education to offer a realistic ACT experience. This diagnostic test will help you work out some test-taking jitters as well as help you focus your studying.

Please bring a calculator if you have one.

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, March 4 at 6:00pm (in-person at the Library) and Wednesday, March 6 at a NEW TIME 1pm (in-person at the Senior Center) and we will discuss The Address Book by Deirdre Mask.

Brown Bag

On Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30am (in-person at the Library) we will discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.

Living Life to the Fullest - Author Visit

Thursday, March 14

6:30pm in the Community Room

An online and in-person learning event for adults. Registration required.

In this author talk, Marggie will share some of her favorite meditative and journaling practices and share lessons she has learned from those who lived life to the fullest. Marggie's book, Life as a Prayer, is the story of her spiritual transformation during her many years as a hospice nurse.

After the author talk, buy a copy of Life as a Prayer for $15 cash or check.

Technology Class

Thursday, March 21

6:30pm in the 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!