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E-Newsletter
September 21, 2026
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
| | 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.
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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.
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Pajama Storytime
TONIGHT Monday, September 21
6:00 pm
No registration. For ages 0-5.
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, and puppets before bedtime.
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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!
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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.
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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! | | | | |
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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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" | | | |
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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.
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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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