OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2022) – Join the Oak Ridge Public Library (ORPL) on Oct. 25 for the opening of the City of Oak Ridge’s new Storybook Trail. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m., right after story time at ORPL. The Storybook Trail is located along …
Read More »Self-Administered COVID-19 Testing Now Available at the Oak Ridge Public Library
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (June 23, 2022) – Beginning June 22, Oak Ridge Public Library will provide COVID-19 PCR tests free of charge to those who have been exposed to COVID, show symptoms of COVID, or are at high risk for complications from COVID. The tests are available Mondays, Tuesdays, and …
Read More »Free Workshops Offered Winter Farmers’ Market in January
Dr. Elaine Bunick, a retired endocrinologist, is one of the speakers at this year’s free Winter Farmers’ Market workshops Cooking, nutrition, and community gardening are just a few of the activities you can learn about at the Winter Farmers’ Market in January. The market is offering free Grow & Learn …
Read More »World Wise Wednesdays set for Jan. 19, 2022
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2022) – The Friends of the Oak Ridge Public Library will host its next World Wise Wednesdays program in late January. Building the Secret City: Early Oak Ridge Tennessee through the lens of Ed Westcott will be held in the library auditorium at 12 p.m. …
Read More »Oak Ridge Public Library adds library content streaming service, hoopla Digital
With hoopla Digital, Oak Ridge Public Library patrons will have access to more than 950,000 titles OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2021) – The popular on-demand film streaming service hoopla Digital is now available for free at the Oak Ridge Public Library. Library card holders can access over 950,000 titles …
Read More »ORPL offers “Videoconferencing 101: Meetings & Classes” online workshop
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2020) – The Oak Ridge Public Library will offer an online workshop this month on Videoconferencing 101: Meeting & Classes. Participants will be able to learn basic videoconferencing tips, strategies and techniques to use in today’s virtual world of meetings and classes. Whether through virtual …
Read More »ORPL hosting webinar on Digital Privacy & Security 101 on July 30
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (July 9, 2020) – The Oak Ridge Public Library will host a webinar on Digital Privacy and Security 101 as part of its pilot program for technology classes later this month. Join the library for the online event on Thursday, July 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. …
Read More »ORPL’s World Wise Wednesdays presents online program on quick and healthy recipes with fresh garden vegetables
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (July 7, 2020) – The Oak Ridge Public Library’s World Wise Wednesdays will host an online program on quick and healthy recipes using fresh garden vegetables this month. The program is set for July 15 from noon to 1 p.m. It will feature presentations from Anderson County …
Read More »Oak Ridge Library new hours of operation
Oak Ridge Public Library.Photo Courtesy of Oakridgetn.gov · The Oak Ridge library is getting a new roof! Due to the construction on the roof and the 4th of July holiday, the library will suspend curbside delivery and close the book drop beginning July 3. · The book drop will re-open …
Read More »May 5, 2020, Update from the City Manager on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (May 5, 2020) – An important update from City Manager Mark Watson, on the Coronavirus (COVID-19): The public health situation is rapidly changing, here are the latest updates affecting city facilities. The City of Oak Ridge has concentrated on the implementation of “Tennessee Pledge” efforts by the state …
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