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E-Newsletter
October 5, 2026
| | Friends of the Library Used Book Sale! | | | | |
Need books? Puzzles?
Shop at the Fall Used Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Oregon Library! All proceeds support the Oregon Public Library.
Free Admission! Sale is in the Library's Community Room
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Starting on Monday, October 12, you’ll have to enter your library card number AND PIN to log into Libby/OverDrive to access e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines.
This will be the same PIN you use to log into LINKcat and your library account.
If you need any help, stop in or call the Library at (608)835-3656.
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Reference Solutions allows you to research business and residential information, locate companies, research business executives, and more!
Provided by Oregon Public Library
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Transparent Language 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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Explore the artwork of Deborah Bell.
The exhibit will be at the Oregon Public Library from September 10 to November 5.
The public is welcome to stop in when the Community Room is not being used by a group.
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Monday, October 19
7:00pm, Library Patio
Registration required. For all ages.
John from Driftless Stargazing will set up a telescope and binoculars so viewers can see the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Learn about seasonal constellations and passing satellites along with information about telescopes and binoculars for home use.
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Monday, October 26
5:30-7:30pm, Conference Room
Join us for a movie night at the library! Snacks are provided.
The Mandalorian & Grogu (PG-13): Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
| | Local Author Meet & Greet! | | | | |
Mark your calendars for this all ages celebration of local literary community!
Saturday, November 7
12:00-2:00pm
We’re bringing together readers and writers! Meet Wisconsin authors and chat about their latest work. Each author will be selling their books, details on our website. Plus, Stoughton's independent book store, Ink Cap Books, will be hosting a pop-up bookstore.
| | 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. | | Stories and Wiggles for Little Ones | | |
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, October 10
10:00am
For ages 0-5. No registration.
Enjoy a story, lots of wiggles, and puppets about silly pumpkin fun!
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Toddler Yoga
Monday, October 12
10:00am
For ages 1-4. Registration Required.
Yoga and mindfulness practices designed for ages 1-4 and led by little om BIG OM.
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Pajama Storytime
Monday, October 19
6:00pm
For ages 0-5. No registration.
Enjoy a story, lots of wiggles, and puppets about Monsters before bedtime.
Feel free to dress up in PJs or costumes!
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Kindermusik
Wednesday, October 21
10:00am
For ages 0-7. No registration.
Kindermusik is a music- and movement-based class for children and their caregivers. With a focus on whole-child development, Kindermusik grows brains, strengthens bonds, and is a lot of fun!
| | Family Art: Real and Paper Pumpkin Decorating | | | | |
Tuesday, October 20
3:30pm, The Creative Space
No registration. Drop-in event geared to ages 5-11.
For October, we are painting small pumpkins and making paper pumpkins.
Drop-in anytime during the session to make art! Bring your imagination while the Library provides the supplies!
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Doodle Fest: October 23-26
Celebrate the release of the latest books for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man series with lots of doodling and drawing at the Library! We will have activities inspired by the books in the Children's Area October 23-26.
More details coming soon!
| | | Remembering Our Fabulous Furry Friend Chaos | | The Oregon Public Library family would like to thank Chaos, a certified therapy dog, for his service. Chaos, along with his wonderful human, Deb, would regularly come to the library so that children could practice reading out loud without fear of judgement. Despite his name, children would be calm and comfortable around Chaos. He also visited universities, hospitals, and the Dane County Regional Airport to help ease anxious feelings and bring joy. We're grateful for the time he spent helping library patrons and community members of all ages. He was a special dog and will be greatly missed! | | SWITCH Games EVERY Monday! | | | | |
Mondays 4:30pm -5:30pm,
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.
| | Tween Art Club: Yarn Pumpkins | | | | |
Wednesday, October 14,
4:00pm, The Creative Space
No registration. For tweens 4th and 5th grades.
October's project is Yarn Pumpkins
Join us for the Tween Art Club on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (October-April). Each month we will have a different art project!
| | SWITCH Games EVERY Monday! | | | | |
Mondays
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.
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Wednesday, October 7
4:30-7:00pm, Community Room
For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required.
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.
Registration is required and space is very limited. Before registering, please make sure you are consistently available on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
| | Teen Crafternoon: Yarn Pumpkins | | | | |
Thursday, October 8
5:00pm, The Creative Space
For teens in grades 6-12.
October's project is Yarn Pumpkins
Teens are invited to stop by the library after school for this monthly arts and craft event! Hang out with friends while munching on a snack and making an easy craft.
| | T.A.C.O.S: Teens Helping at the Library | | | | |
Wednesday, October 7
5:00pm, Community Room
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.
Interested? Come to the next meeting. After attending a meeting, students will be given an application and will need to fill it out to be a TACOS member
| | 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. | | |
Great Beginnings
Monday, October 12
The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of the month.
- 1:00pm, Oregon Area Senior Center
- 6:00pm, Conference Room
In October we will discuss Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
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Brown Bag Book Club
Wednesday, October 21
The Brown Bag Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am.
In October we will discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
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Tuesday, October 6
6:30pm, Community Room
In person and online. Registration optional.
Prisoners in Wisconsin face significant barriers to accessing books and information. Learn about Wisconsin Books to Prisoners, whose mission is to provide books to prisoners, at no cost, on topics or genres of literature of interest and value to them.
| | | Camp Randall: Civil War to "On Wisconsin" | | | | |
Thursday, October 8
6:00pm, Community Room
In person and online. Registration optional.
Step back in time and explore the remarkable 175-year history of Camp Randall—one of Wisconsin’s most significant historic sites. In this presentation, you’ll trace Camp Randall’s transformation from a Civil War training ground to one of the most iconic college football stadiums in the nation.
| | | Grandma's Homemade Pie Crust | | | | |
Thursday, October 15
6:00-7:30pm, The Creative Space
Limited to 10 participants. Registration required.
Just in time for the holidays, join us for a hands-on adult cooking program where you’ll learn how to make a mouthwatering pie crust. Home baker, Debbie Bell, will share her grandmother's recipe from the late 1890s!
| | | Wisconsin World War II Stories: Home Front | | | | |
Thursday, October 29
6:00-7:45pm, Community Room
Watch Part 2: Home Front of the 5-part documentary series, Wisconsin World War II Stories. Sacrifice came to the home front, too, with scrap metal drives, bonds and victory gardens. Then learn and discuss what it was like on the home front, here in Oregon with artifacts and historical objects from the Oregon Area Historical Society & Museum.
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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
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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