Oregon Public Library

Indigenous Food Sampling

Stop in and enjoy a small sample 3 indigenous dishes. Ask questions, get recipes, and learn about traditional foods.

About the Presenter


Kimberly Crowley, Thunder Clan of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Master Black Ash basket maker for over 45 yrs, following in the footsteps of mother Christine Hall and grandmother Lula LInk, all having baskets in museums here in Wisconsin as well as the Smithsonian in DC, recent video for Discover Wisconsin about the Black Ash baskets.

Unjust Deeds: A History of Racial Covenants in Dane County and Beyond

For most of the 20th century, racial covenants were an insidious tool used nationwide to segregate whites from Blacks and other minorities in America’s burgeoning suburbs and residential neighborhoods.  Racial covenants were clauses inserted into property deeds to prevent non-Whites and non-Christian’s from buying or occupying land. Although no longer valid or enforceable, they can still be found in the land deeds of almost every American community, including Dane County.

Can You Find the Hidden Object? Decoder Puzzle Adventures!

Come along with Nakira and friends on a journey to explore STEM all around us. Our adventure begins with the Decoder Puzzles – piece together the puzzle and put on your Decoder Glasses to uncover the hidden mystery items in each illustrated scene. After completing your Decoder Puzzle and finding all of the hidden objects, join in the fun of making a custom pair of Decoder Glasses to reveal your own secret messages!

In Living Color: A Quilter's Journey

Presented through a series of narrative and graphic quilts, Glendora Simonson reveals glimpses of her life as an African American woman, teacher, artist, activist and crafter. An educator by profession, Ms. Simonson taught special education students, then worked collaboratively with psychologists and social workers to diagnose learning differences. In addition to being a voracious reader, Ms. Simonson also enjoyed a variety of crafting and textile activities. Quiltmaking proved to be the perfect medium to express creatively and contemplate social events.