E-Newsletter
November 4, 2024
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice | |
Life's batter with cake! Borrow a cake pan and bake your spirits bright. | |
Patron submitted photo of the Heritage Bundt Pan. | |
Novelty cake pans are often used once and then discarded. Borrow one of our cake pans instead of buying one! We have 100+ cake pans in our Eureka! Collection. Cake pans check out for 14 days.
The Eureka! Collection includes non-traditional library materials that inspire exploration through hands-on activities.
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Patron submitted photo of the Pumpkin Loaf. | |
Online Resources Available 24/7 | |
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.
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If you like cookbooks, you’ll love AtoZ Food America! Find recipes and American food culture from 6 U.S. regions and 50 states, including 33 ethnic cookbooks, 120 historic cookbooks, and over 6000 traditional recipes.
Paid for by Oregon Public Library
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TeachingBooks is an engaging collection of resources that brings books to life! It provides videos, activities, discussion guides, and other literacy resources!
Provided to all Wisconsin residents by BadgerLink.
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Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Starting October 23, Makerspace
For chess players of all ages.
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.
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Events for Kids & Families | |
Picture Book BINGO Challenge | |
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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).
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No Storytime This Week
No storytimes Nov 5 -7 and Nov 26-29.
Regular storytimes are:
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Tuesday Storytime at 9:30am and 10:30 am
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Wednesday Storytime at 9:30am and 10:30 am
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Thursday Baby Storytime at 9:30am and 11:00am
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Storytime with CI Pediatric Therapy
Monday, November 25 at 10:00am
Children's Program Room
No registration.
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Toddler Yoga with little om Big OM
Monday, November 11 at 10:00am
Children's Program Room
Registration Required.
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Evening and Saturday Storytimes | |
Pajama Storytime
Monday, November 18 at 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
No registration.
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Saturday Storytime
November 9 at 10:00am
Children's Program Room
No registration.
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Afterschool Events for Kids | |
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Early Reader Book Club
Tuesday, November 5 at 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.
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Tinker Lab for Kids
Tuesday, November 12 at 3:30pm
Makerspace
Theme is Dino-Science.
No registration.
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Block Party
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Children's Program Room
No registration.
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Kids Make Art
Tuesday, November 19 at 3:30pm
Children's Program Room
Project: Dot Art
No registration.
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Tween STEM Lab
Tuesday, November 12 at 4:30pm
For grades 4-6
No registration.
Activity: Try Oculus VR and Coding Games
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Tween Art Club
Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30pm
For grades 4-6
No registration.
Project: Push Pin Fall Art
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, we have a different art project.
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Events for Tweens and Teens | |
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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
For grades 4-6
No registration.
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Teens, 4:30pm
For grades 7-12
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Thursdays at 4:30pm
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!
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New members welcome! Email bookclub@oregonlibrary.org for more information.
Pick up the book using Curbside Pick-Up or in person. No registration.
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Great Beginnings
On Monday, Monday, November 4 at 6pm (in-person at the Library) or Wednesday, November 6 at 1pm (in-person at the Senior Center) discuss While You Were Out by Meg Kissinger.
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Brown Bag
On Wednesday, November 20 we will discuss Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
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Thursday, November 7
6-7:30pm, Conference Room
A meet up for adults. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. All skill levels welcome. No registration.
If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch or another needlecraft, meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for your next project.
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Monday, November 11
5:30pm, Conference Room
An in-person event for adults.
This month's film is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. PG-13 When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
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Researching and Writing - A Panel Discussion | |
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Tuesday, November 12
6:30pm, Community Room
An online and in-person learning event for adults. Register for email reminders or to participate online.
In this panel discussion, three local authors will explore the unique challenges involved in writing complex historical events while also creating a compelling narrative. Bring your own questions for our panel!
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Thursday, November 14
6pm, Makerspace
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.
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Job Search and Career Support | |
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Appointments available on November 15 & 18
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.
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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
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@orelib@oregonlibrary.org
Phone: (608) 835-3656
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