Newspapers
The library provides newspapers for patrons to read in the library. The library receives 2 copies of the Oregon Observer. One of the copies may be checked out for 2 weeks. All other newspapers are for in library use only.
Go to our Research & Discovery - Newspapers page for resources to access newspapers online.
| Title | Publication Frequency | Rention |
|---|---|---|
| La Comunidad | Biweekly | Keep 4 issues |
| Isthmus | Weekly | Keep 4 weeks |
| Great Dane | Biweekly | Keep 1 copy |
| Fitchburg Star | Monthly | Keep 2 years |
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| New York Times | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| Oregon Observer | Weekly | Keep 2 years |
| USA Today | M-F & Combined weekend issue | Keep 2 weeks |
| Wall Street Journal | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| Wisconsin State Journal | Daily | Keep 12 weeks |
Microfilm
We have a microfilm reader that is available to the public on a first come first serve basis.
We have the microfilm for:
- Oregon Observer, from 1881- 2016
- US Census for Dane County from 1850-1870
- US Census for Dodge County for 1850
Obituary and Marriage Index
We maintain a physical index to obituaries published in the Oregon Observer from 1881 to 2017 and marriage announcements published from 1881-1945.
Obituaries from 2018 to present are indexed online in the LINKcat Newspaper Index.
Request A Newspaper Article
If you need help locating a newspaper article in print or online, you're in the right place.
Complete our Request a Newspaper Article form and a librarian will start searching for the article.