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September 21, 2026

Art Exhibition Call Out

Art space in the reading room

The Library is interested in exhibiting local artists' work that reflect a wide range of views, expressions, opinions, and interests for the community.


To exhibit artwork in the Library in 2027, all application materials must be submitted by Monday, November 7, 2026 at 5pm.

Online Resources

 
OverDrive Libby

OverDrive has downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.


Provided by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium

LearningExpress Library with a hand holding a pencil

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

Monarch Festival Oregon Public Library and Oregon Nature Alliance

We had a great time at the 6th annual Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026.


Mark your calendar for next year:

Saturday, September 11, 2027

People at the Monarch Festival with the Library's booth in the foreground
In the outside classroom, families enjoy a storytime
Families make a monarch themed craft

Art of Deborah Bell

Deborah Bell Community Room with pencil drawings of animals

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.

Homecoming Fun at Oregon in Motion!

Friday, September 25

5:00-6:00pm, Panther Stadium at Oregon High School


Get out and move with friends and family before the OHS Homecoming Game! 

There will be:

  • Themed laps
  • Music
  • Beads for completed laps
  • Snacks
  • The Madison Reading Project will also be on-site providing FREE books to children and teens of all ages.

Monday Movie Nights

Monday Movie Nights at the Oregon Public Library

TONIGHT 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.

 

A Story and Music Together!

Friday, September 25, 
10:00am, Community Room



For all ages and families. No registration


A great way to introduce children to the power (and fun!) of classical music, the Utka Ensemble musicians will share a picture book story alongside carefully curated music.

Storytimes!

Pajama Storytime

TONIGHT Monday, September 21

6:00 pm

No registration. For ages 0-5.


Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets before bedtime.

Weekly Storytimes

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 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 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.  

Taquitos are Here to Help!

Taquitos

Tuesday, October 1,

4:30pm, The Creative Space

No registration. For tween 4th and 5th grade who meet monthly during the school year to work on special projects for the library. 


The goal of the Taquitos is to make the library and the Oregon community a better place for everyone and to spread library joy! 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. Interested in being more involved at the library and being a Taquitos member? Attend any monthly meeting!  

Events for Teens

SWITCH Games is BACK!

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.  

Teen D&D Club is BACK!

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

TACOS

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

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 for “Nobody’s Girl” by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, featuring a close-up portrait of a woman and the text “A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice” with “#1 New York Times Bestseller.”

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

Book cover with bold white title text “BLACK CAKE” and authors’ names “CHARMAINE WILKERSON” over colorful abstract waves and ribbons, with a “New York Times Bestseller” badge at top left.

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

Greeting Cards

Greeting card on an orange background

Thursday, September 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.

Books to Prisoners

Books to prisoners, a hand passes a book through bars
 

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"

Camp Randall with images of the stadium through the years
 

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.


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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