The Oregon Public Library is seeking local area artists to exhibit their artwork for 2025. We are interested in exhibiting local artists' work that reflect a wide range of views, expressions, opinions, and interests for the community.

Applications for 2025 are due December 18.

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 27 - 9am-6pm

Thursday, November 28 - CLOSED

Friday, November 29 - CLOSED

Saturday, November 30 - 9am-3pm

While the Library is closed, materials can be returned using the drive-up outdoor book return.

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 contact us at orelib@oregonlibrary.org.

Wednesdays

6:30pm, Makerspace

No Chess Club November 27

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. No registration needed.

Monday, December 9

5:30pm, Conference Room

An in-person event for adults and all ages. No registration.

This month's film is Wonka PG. With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.

November 1-30

For ages 0-11 and their grownups.

November is Picture Book Month! Let’s celebrate the first books we share and love!

Pick up a BINGO card at the Youth Services Desk. Or you can use into Beanstack to play! Your CHOICE on paper or Beanstack.

First BINGO, children receive a picture book and a tote bag made by BFF Book Club (while supplies last for the bags).

No Storytime This Week

No storytimes Nov 26-29.

Regular storytimes are:

• Tuesday Storytime at 9:30am and 10:30 am
• Wednesday Storytime at 9:30am and 10:30 am
• Thursday Baby Storytime at 9:30am and 11:00am

Storytime with CI Pediatric Therapy

Monday, November 25

10:00am, Children's Program Room

No registration.

Toddler Yoga with little om Big OM

Monday, December 16

10:00am, Children's Program Room

Registration required.

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, December 3

3:30pm, Children's Program Room

For grades K-2. No registration.

Due to Election Day, we are changing the format to drop in from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Ms. Kelly will have a buffet of amazing early readers and beginning chapter books to explore. Plus, we will have activities like a hedgehog craft and comic making.

Tween STEM Lab

Tuesday, December 10 at 4:30pm

For grades 4-6. No registration.

Activity: Make Crystal Snowflakes

Tween Art Club

Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30pm

For grades 4-6. No registration.

Project: Push Pin Fall Art

Tuesday, December 3

4:30pm, Makerspace

For grades 4-5. No registration.

Taquitos is a group of tweens in 4th and 5th grade (under 12 years old) who meet every month to work on special projects for the library. The goal of the Taquitos is to make the library and the Oregon community a better place for everyone and to one day become a T.A.C.O.S (Teen Advisory Council of Students) member.

On Mondays, come to the library after school to play video games on the Nintendo Switch or popular board games like Uno, Jenga, Exploding Kittens, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. No need to bring your own Switch equipment. 

Tweens

3:15pm, Makerspace

For grades 4-6. No registration.

Teens

4:30pm, Makerspace

For grades 7-12. No registration.

Thursdays

4:30pm, Makerspace

For grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen in grades grades 6-12 are invited to stop by the library after school! Hang out with friends while munching on a snack and making an easy craft. All snacks and crafts are provided by the library. No need to register--just drop in! 

Wednesday, December 4

5pm, Community Room

For grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S) is for teens in grades 6-12 who want to be involved at the library. Each meeting counts as an hour of volunteering, with additional volunteer opportunities available to T.A.C.O.S. members.

Appointments available on November 18, December 4, & 9

Registration required.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Sign up for a free 30-minute 1 on 1 session with career coach Nikki Ryberg. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Certified Digital Career Strategist, Nikki coaches people to reach their job search and professional goals.

Thursday, December 12

6pm, Makerspace

Limit to 15 participants. Registration required. NOTE: Usually there are a few seats that open up last minute so join the waitlist and watch your email a day or two before the event. 

Paint a winter scene with trees. All supplies included.