Skype Author Visit with Suzanne Beecher
7pm Tuesday, August 31, Sue Ames Room 
Meet author Suzanne Beecher, author of Muffins and Mayhem : recipes for a happy (if disorderly) life
Suzanne will read from her book and take questions via
Skype.
Suzanne’s cookies will be served.
Knit Together @ the Oregon Public Library
Knitters and purlers of all levels and ages 12 and up are encouraged todrop in to the Knit-Together Club at Oregon Public Library. Knit a gift or knit for yourself!
Don't have yarn or needles? Don't know how to knit? We have what you need to get started.
Drop in on September 2nd from 4-6 pm.
Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month from 4-6 pm, September- May. No registration for this program.
Author Visit with Mystery Writer Shelly Glodowski
September 15, 7 pm in the Sue Ames Room.
Shelley Glodowski, an Oregon native, will be reading from her newest book, answering any questions and signing her books.
Shelley is the author of:
Murder on the Wrong Note, Murder on a Philosophical Note (Blood on the Lake Path), and Murder on a Caribbean Note
Copies will be for sale.
Computer Classes for Adults
Customize Google Start Page and Google Reader
Thursday, Sept 23, 7:00pm Sue Ames Room
Frustrated by opening the same news & information feeds everyday?
Create a customized Google start page for your news and weather feeds, favorite blogs and other Google gadgets.
Registration recommended as class is limited to five laptop computers. Please call 835- 3656 to register or stop in person.
Get connected: Social Networking for Beginners*
Saturday Sept 25, 11 am and Tuesday Sept 28, 6:30pm Sue Ames Room
Find out what everyone's talking about. Explore popular social networking sites-Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more! Computers will be available for creating accounts at the end of the workshop.
Registration recommended as classes are limited to five laptop computers for each date. Please call 835- 3656 to register or stop in person.
*This program is made possible through an LSTA grant made available through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is the primary support of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
OPL STORYTELLING GUILD
Do you love telling a good short story?
Are you interested in developing your storytelling skill?
Do you just want to listen to a few good stories?
If you would like more information, please call the library at 835-3656.
Links to Storytelling information and organizations:
- Storytelling in Wisconsin is a listing of the many fine storytelling artists available for performances in the Badger State.
- Northland Storytelling Network
- Storytelling Frequently asked questions by Tim Sheppard.
- Heather Forest's unique minstrel style of storytelling blends original music, folk guitar, poetry, prose and the sung and spoken word.
- David Novak combines theatre and storytelling for a unique and dynamic program.
link to past programs
Book Banter Reading Group
Book Banter is currently not meeting.
Interested in a weekend or evening group? Give us a call and we will form a book discussion groups based on interest. Call 835-6268 or email orelib@scls.lib.wi.us.
One-on-One Learning Sessions
Library One-on-One
The Oregon Public Library offers free 30 minute one-on-one training sessions for adults by appointment. Register for one of the following sessions by calling Oregon Public Library at 835-3656 or by sending an email request for an appointment to orelib@scls.lib.wi.us. Suggestions for other one-on-one training session topics are also welcome. All sessions are held at Oregon Public Library at 256 Brook Street.
One-on-One Basic E-Mail
Schedule a half-hour appointment with a librarian to learn how to set up and get started using a free E-mail account.
One-on-One LINKcat
These one-on-one sessions will introduce you to the library is LINKcat computerized library catalog. You will learn how to access LINKcat at the library and from your own computer, search Oregon Public Library's collection and the collections of over 30 other South Central Library System libraries, place holds to have your name added to a waiting list, check and manage your library account, and more. For those new to LINKcat or just needing a refresher to brush up skills and use LINKcat more effectively.