Events for

Adults

Events for Children

Events for Teens/Tweens

Events for

All Ages

 
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September 7, 2026

Closed Today for Labor Day

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The Library is closed today, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. 


While the Library is closed, items may be returned in the outdoor book return.


Normal hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Online Resources

 
OverDrive Libby

OverDrive has downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.


Provided by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium

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Access skill building and test prep materials online with your library card! 


LearningExpress Library includes test preparation materials for the ACT, ASVAB, GED,and more! 


Paid for by the Oregon Public Library

All Ages Events

Monarch Festival

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Saturday, September 12

9:00am-12:00pm, Prairie View Outdoor Classroom


Join us for our 6th annual Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9am-noon at the Outdoor Classroom between Netherwood Knoll and Prairie View Elementary Schools (276 Soden Drive, Oregon, Wisconsin).

Monday Movie Nights

Monday Movie Nights at the Oregon Public Library

Monday, September 21

5:30-7:30pm, Conference Room


Join us for a movie night at the library! Snacks are provided.


The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13): Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.

Events for Kids & Families

Please check event if registration is required. Questions? Contact Youth Services at oreyouth@oregonlibrary.org, or call the YS Desk at (608)909-2020.

 

Special Preschool Events!

Saturday Storytime 
at Monarch Festival

Saturday, September 12

10:00am-10:30am



Ages 0-6. No registration


Join us at the Monarch Festival for an outdoor storytime about Bugs and Butterflies!

Toddler Yoga

Monday, September 14

10:00am-10:30am



Ages 1-4 with a caregiver.
Registration Required.


Yoga and mindfulness practices designed for ages 1-4 and led by little om BIG OM instructors. 

Weekly Storytimes Resume September 15-18!

September 15-December 18

Children's Program Room

No registration.


Toddler Storytimes for ages 1-3

Tuesdays at 9:30am and 10:30am


Everybody Storytimes for ages 0-5

Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00am


Baby Storytimes for 0-18 months

Thursdays at 9:30am and 11:00am

Build with Bricks at Block Party!

Wednesdays

3:00pm, Children's Program Room

For ages 0-11. Free. No Registration.


Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00 pm.


We bring out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Drop-in anytime during this open session for kids to build!

Read to a Dog!

Read to Chaos

Tuesday, September 22

4:00-5:00pm


Ages 5 and up. This registration is for one 15 minute time slot. Families are welcome to share a time slot. 


Chaos, a French Bulldog, is certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Read to Millie

Wednesday, September 23

4:00-5:00pm


Ages 5 and up. This registration is for one 15 minute time slot. Families are welcome to share a time slot.


Millie, a Black Labrador Retriever, is certified through Pet Partners Therapy Dogs, Read With Me Program, and Dogs on Call, Inc.

 

Events for Tweens

SWITCH Games is BACK!

Mondays Starting September 14

4:30pm, The Creative Space

No registration. For tween and teens in grades 4 and up.


Gamers can come to the library after school to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. There will be a different Switch game each week. No need to bring your own Switch equipment.


Other games like Uno and Jenga will also be available to play.  

Events for Teens

SWITCH Games is BACK!

Mondays Starting September 14

4:30pm, The Creative Space

No registration. For tween and teens in grades 4 and up.


Gamers can come to the library after school to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. There will be a different Switch game each week. No need to bring your own Switch equipment.


Other games like Uno and Jenga will also be available to play.  

Teen Late Night: Jackbox Games!

Friday, September 18

5:45-7:00pm, Community Room

For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.


Attend a fun event after the library closes! In September, play Jackbox Games with your friends while munching on some pizza. The variety of party games will be projected on the screen while teens participate on their devices. Note: there will be iPads available for anyone without a device. 

Events for Adults

Book Clubs

Books are available a month ahead of the discussion at the end of the holds shelf. New members welcome! Email bookclub@oregonlibrary.org for more information.

Book cover showing two people holding hands, with the title “Jodi Picoult” and “Nineteen Minutes” and a subtitle line beneath the author name.

Freed Between

the Lines

Thursday, September 10


The Freed Between the Lines Book Club meets quarterly and reads banned books. Discussions are held on Thursdays in the Conference Room at 6:30pm.


In September we will discuss 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Book cover titled “The Frozen River: A Novel” by Ariel Lawhon, showing snowy pine trees and a person in a red coat standing in fresh snow with a gold circular badge near the bottom.

Great Beginnings

Monday, September 14

The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of the month.

  • 1:00pm, Oregon Area Senior Center
  • 6:00pm, Conference Room


In September we will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Cover of the graphic novel "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands" featuring a large mining truck, a child on its stairs, and a distant mountainous landscape.

Brown Bag Book Club

Wednesday,

September 16



The Brown Bag Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am.


In September we will discuss Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

Android Help

Android Help at the Senior Center

Monday, September 14

2:15-4:00pm, Oregon Area Senior Center


No registration. Drop by for some one-on-one help with any Android device. Peg from Oregon Library will be at the Senior Center to help you with your Android based technology. Bring your device and charging cables, and she will help you with your technology problems.

Seed and Plant Swap

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Thursday, September 17
6:00-7:30pm, Community Room


Registration optional.


Bring seeds or healthy, pest-free plant(s) or rooted cutting(s). Meet up with other enthusiasts to swap plants, and talk about plants. You can bring houseplants or outdoor/garden plants. Please limit the items you bring to what you can easily carry. 

Greeting Cards

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Thursday, Spetember 24

6:00pm, The Creative Space


Limit to 15 participants. Registration required.


Let someone know you are thinking of them with a handmade card. Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Jamie Statz-Paynter will provide materials for you to make three professional quality cards.

Job Search and Career Support

Job search and career support
 

Registration required. If no one has registered by noon the day before, this session will be canceled.


What do you want to be when you grow up? Sign up for a free 45-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.


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

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sun: Closed


Drive through pick up available 


Questions?

Email: orelib@orelib@oregonlibrary.org

Phone: (608) 835-3656

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