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
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.
Afterschool Fun
Block Party
Day & Time: Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Children's Program Room
We bring out the Library LEGOs and Duplos! Kids can free build during the open session.
No registration.
Book Explorers
Day & Time: 1st Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Children's Program Room
Each month we explore a different theme. We will do activities and crafts based on the theme along with a display of books that attendees are welcome to check out!
No registration. For grades K-3.
Kids Make Art
Day & Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Creative Space
Each month we do an art project.
No registration. For grades K-3. Younger children are welcome with a grown-up to help.
Read to a Dog
Day & Time: Chaos- 4th Tuesday of the Month from 4:00-5:00pm
Millie- One Thursday a Month from 4:00-5:00
Location: Children's Program Room
Read with a trained therapy dog at the library!
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!