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E-Newsletter
September 19, 2022
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Autumn Sowing Seed Library Collection | |
Some seeds have hard shells that allow them to be spread in fall and then will stay dormant through winter and emerge in spring. Seeds can be planted in the fall up until the ground freezes solid | |
Seeds available
- Hollyhock
- Cinderella Swamp Milkweed
- Common Milkweed
- Red Poppy
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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.
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Mark your calendar for the Used Book Sale! | | |
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Saturday, October 15
Need books? Puzzles? Want to support library programs, like the Summer Library Program for All Ages? Shop at the Spring Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Oregon Library!
The sale is held at the Oregon Youth Center at 110 N. Oak St.
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Prices
There is no "members only" sale hours.
From 9 AM - 1 PM:
- Kids books $0.25-0.50
- Adult hard cover books $2.00
- soft cover $1.00
- Puzzles $1.00
- DVD $2.00
Bag Sale From 1-3 PM
$3.00 per bag
All proceeds support the Oregon Public Library. The funds are used to host summer library program and other events for all ages.
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Donations
The Friends of the Library are only able to accept donations which fit the Friends donation guidelines.
If you wish to donate more than 2 boxes, please contact the library at (608)835-3656 or [email protected] before dropping off donations.
If you can help sorting, set up, or at the sale, please contact Sue at (608) 835-5916.
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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 [email protected].
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OverDrive has downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
Provided by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium
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Transparent Languages Online is for kids too! With sound effects, animation, and fun activities, kids can learn Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish!
Paid for by Oregon Public Library
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Events for Kids & Families | |
Weekly and Baby Storytimes | | |
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Fall Sessions Starts September 13!
Weekly Storytimes at the Library
Baby Storytime at the Library
No registration for storytimes.
Weekly and Baby storytimes return in September and both are in-person. We are indoors at the Library.
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Saturday Storytime
2nd Saturday at 10 am
In person at the library.
No registration. Geared for ages 2-5, older or younger children welcome. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and more in the park!
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Pajama Storytime
3rd Monday at 6:30 pm
In person at the library!
In September, we are moving back to in-person and there is no registration. Storytime will be held at the Library by the large windows.
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Events for Tweens & Teens | |
Teen Advisory Board Kick Off! | | |
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Friday, September 23 at 5 pm
Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St
Please RSVP. For grades 7th -12th.
Join Librarian Kelly to learn about Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and how you can have a voice at the Oregon Library! TAB advises on what events we host for teens, what the teen space looks like, and more! Pizza and refreshments will be served.
You also have an opportunity to check out what the Oregon Youth Center has to offer!
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New members welcome! Email [email protected] for more information.
Pick up the book using Curbside Pick-Up or in person
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Great Beginnings
On Monday, October 3 at 6 pm (online) and Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30 am (in-person at the Oregon Area Senior Center) and we will discuss The Storied Live of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.
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Brown Bag
On Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30 am (online) we will discuss Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley.
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Learn from the lives and imaginations of local authors! Mark your calendars for these exciting hybrid programs.
All author events start at 6:30 with registration required. Participate online or in person at the Oregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park St.
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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 [email protected] or 608-835-3656.
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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@[email protected]
Phone: (608) 835-3656
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