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E-Newsletter
October 19, 2026
| | Local Author Meet & Greet! | | | | |
Saturday, November 7
12:00-2:00pm
We’re bringing together readers (of all ages!) and writers! Meet Wisconsin authors and chat about their latest work. Each author will be selling their book. Plus, Stoughton's independent book store, Ink Cap Books, will be hosting a pop-up bookstore.
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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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Do you need to repair a small engine like a lawn mower, tractor, or motorcycle? Find detailed, user-friendly guides for all manner of small engines!
Provided by BadgerLink
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Search for the perfect book based on age range, Lexile, setting, mood, tone, and other terms of appeal with NoveList Plus!
Paid for by the 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 20
7:00pm, Library Patio
*Due to forecasted cloudy weather, this event will be on Tuesday, October 20th*
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.
| | 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 | | |
TONIGHT Pajama Storytime
Monday, October 19
6:00pm
For ages 0-5. No registration.
Enjoy a story, lots of wiggles, and puppets about Silly 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!
| | Doodle Fest: October 23-26 | | | | |
October 23-26
Children's Area
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!
All Day Activities: scavenger hunt, sticker picture, doodle and coloring posters, and crafts!
Watch & Draw: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Friday, October 23, 1:00pm
Draw to the Rhythm!
Monday, October 26, 1:00pm–3:00pm
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Wednesday, November 4
1:00-3:00pm, 1st Floor
No registration. For local homeschooling families.
Each month we welcome homeschool families to create, play, and hangout at the library at Homeschool Hangout. All supplies are provided by the library.
November Activities:
- Card-Making with Cricut machines and Accu-cut die cutter in the Creative Space
- Play with LEGOs and play games on the Nex playground system in the Children's Program Room
| | Draw to Music with Artist & Author Desere Mayo | | | | |
Saturday, November 7
10:00am, Children's Program Room
No registration. Geared to ages 3-8 and families welcome.
Local author and artist Desere Mayo will talk about the inspirations for her books and art. After the short talk, attendees will have a chance to draw and make art to music selected by Desere as inspiration. The library will supply paper and various types of drawing tools (markers, crayons, paint sticks, etc).
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Picture Book BINGO in November!
November is Picture Book Month! Let’s celebrate the first books we share and love with BINGO! Children receive tote bags made by the local BFF Book Club and a picture book for their first BINGO!
For ages 0-11. No registration.
Track on either a Paper BINGO card OR online on Beanstack! Available November 1-30.
| | | SWITCH Games EVERY Monday! | | | | |
October 19, 4:30-5:30pm
October 26 (No school), 3:00-5:00pm
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 Graphic Novel Book Club: Bunnicula! | | | | |
Wednesday, October 28
4:00pm, The Creative Space
No registration. For tweens 4th and 5th grades.
October Book: Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel by James Howe
Do you love reading graphic novels? Are you and all of your friends constantly talking about them? Then come to this monthly book club where 4th & 5th grade readers will discuss a certain graphic novel and do a related activit
| | Taquitos Are Here to Help! | | | | |
Thursday, November 5
4:30pm, The Creative Space
Registration is optional. For tweens 4th and 5th grades.
Interested in being more involved at the library and being a Taquitos member?
Taquitos meet monthly during the school year to work on special projects for the library. Past projects include making Thank You posters for the Friends of the Library, making Valentine's to hand out to kids, and decorating bookmarks for kids to use.
| | SWITCH Games EVERY Monday! | | | | |
October 19, 4:30pm-5:30 pm
October 26 (No school), 3:00-5:00pm
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 21
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 Late Night: FrankenToys | | | | |
Friday, October 30
5:45pm-7:00pm
For teens in grades 6-12. After hours at the library!
Registration required.
October Event: FrankenToys. Spend Halloween Eve channeling your inner Sid from Toy Story. The library will provide used dolls and other toys. It's up to you to make them into something new! Wearing your Halloween costume is encouraged!
Note: Food will not be served at this event.
| | T.A.C.O.S: Teens Helping at the Library | | | | |
Wednesday, November 4
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. | | |
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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Great Beginnings
Monday, November 9
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 The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
| | | 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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Thinking about participating in National Novel Writing Month? Have a project you want to work on? Just want to write more? Join the Write In in the Community Room!
Meet up with other writers and after a 10-15 minute introduction, you can quietly work on your project. Stay the whole time or leave if early if you need to head out.
Bring your laptop or notebook and pen. Snacks will be provided. A writing prompt will be provided if you don't have a project to work on.
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Thursday, November 12
6:00-7:45pm, Community Room
Watch the documentary Welcome Poets created by PBS Wisconsin. After the screening, participate in a discussion and Q&A with the creators Nick Gulig, former Wisconsin State Poet Laureate (2023-2024), and Colin Crowley, producer.
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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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