The Oregon Public Library offers a variety of literacy, educational, and recreational programs and services to children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We also provide support to local educators and homeschooling families.
Storytimes
More on Weekly and Monthly Schedule
Fall Storytimes begin the week of September 8th. See the website calendar.
All storytimes are in-person and registration is NOT required. We have weekly daytime and monthly Saturday and evening options.
The Five Early Literacy Practices are Read, Sing, Talk, Write, and Play. Ms. Kelly and Ms. Wendy plan storytime activities that highlight them to build early literacy skills and a love of reading in young children.
Fall Fun for Kids
Programs specifically for tweens in grades 4 & 5 can be found on the Teen page of the website.
Block Party
Day & Time: Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm, September 3 - December 17 (No sessions on October 29 and November 26)
Location: Children's Program Room
We bring out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Kids can free build during the open session.
No registration.
Family Art
Day & Time: Monthly on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, December 16th.
Location: The Creative Space
No registration. Drop-in event geared to ages 5-11. Each month with be a different simple yet engaging art project. Whole family is welcome to make art! Bring your imagination while the Library provides the supplies!
Read to a Dog
Day & Time: September 23rd & 25th. 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Location: Children's Program Room
Come a read a story with therapy dogs Chaos and Millie! Each reader will have 10 minutes to read a story with these furry friends. The dogs visit during the 4th week of the month.
Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:00- Read to Chaos, a French Bulldog, is certified through Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Thursday, September 25th at 4:00- Read to Millie, a Black Labrador Retriever, is certified through Pet Partners Therapy Dogs, Read With Me Program, and Dogs on Call, Inc.
Registration opens two weeks before event. To register: call the YS Desk at 608-909-2020.
Librarian's Choice
Did you know that you can ask librarians to pull materials?
The Librarians will select books, movies, magazines and more based on your answers to the survey. We pull materials for any age from babies to adults!
You can pick up your bag of books in the Library at the Check out Desk, or use Curbside Pickup by parking in front of the library and calling (608) 835-3656.
To make a request, complete the Librarian's Choice form and a librarian will get back to you with instructions for how to pick up the materials.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The most effective way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is designed to help parents and caregivers accomplish this goal.
The program is self-paced and you can collect your prizes at any time. Prizes include stickers, finger puppets and tub toys, and a free book!
You can track on paper or through our Beanstack app and website. You can count a book as many times as you read it!
For children 0-5.
Learn more about the 1000 Books early literacy program.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is BACK! Sign up for a free book for ages 0-5 to be sent to your home every month. This is free for families in Dane County.
Sign up online at https://www.madisonreadingproject.com/imaginationlibrary and you’ll get your first book within 60 days!
Thank you to Madison Reading Project for bringing this wonderful program to Dane County!