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Papercraft Party

Papercraft Party

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Book Club Book Club

"Book Club" Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our new monthly "book club" book club. This year the picks start with Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join our new monthly "book club" book club. This year the picks start with Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

You may have heard about the health benefits of laughter including stress reduction, improved oxygen intake, boosted immune system and others. However, is there enough humor around us to get enough laughter throughout the day? 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

You may have heard about the health benefits of laughter including stress reduction, improved oxygen intake, boosted immune system and others. However, is there enough humor around us to get enough laughter throughout the day? 

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Book Club Book Club

"Book Club" Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Come join our new monthly book club. The picks will be taken from Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join our new monthly book club. The picks will be taken from Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Stack of magazines with large text overlay reading “Magazine Giveaway.”

Magazine Giveaway

All Day 1/19 - 1/25
Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by the lobby and browse our table of FREE past-issue magazines. Take home your favorites and enjoy some great reads. The table will be restocked daily, so check back often for new titles.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the lobby and browse our table of FREE past-issue magazines. Take home your favorites and enjoy some great reads. The table will be restocked daily, so check back often for new titles.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Thriller Book Club

Thriller Book Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month. This month's book: Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month. This month's book: Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Canvas Creations

Canvas Creations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions

This month: Winter Gnome

Registration will open on November 21, 2025.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions

This month: Winter Gnome

Registration will open on November 21, 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Canvas Creations

Canvas Creations

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions.

This month: Winter Gnome

Registration begins on November 22, 2025 at 9am

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions.

This month: Winter Gnome

Registration begins on November 22, 2025 at 9am

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Assistance for Job Seekers

Assistance for Job Seekers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 2 at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Assistance for Job Seekers

Assistance for Job Seekers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Assistance for Job Seekers

Assistance for Job Seekers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Study Room 2 at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Assistance for Job Seekers

Assistance for Job Seekers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Study Room 2 at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Fiber Arts Circle

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your project and make new friends! All fiber arts are welcome–crochet, knit, cross-stitch, weaving, latch-hooking, and more!

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and make new friends! All fiber arts are welcome–crochet, knit, cross-stitch, weaving, latch-hooking, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Versiti Blood Drive

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

Loteria grid with common card items

Lotería

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a fun-filled family Lotería event with this easy-to-learn game! Enjoy a morning of laughter, prizes, and community as we play this beloved Mexican game together. All ages.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled family Lotería event with this easy-to-learn game! Enjoy a morning of laughter, prizes, and community as we play this beloved Mexican game together. All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

America 250 Book Club

America 250 Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Immerse yourself into 250 years of American history with our monthly America 250 Book Club, part of our sesquicentennial programming. Hosted by Anna Katter, OPL's Adult Program Coordinator who holds a BA in History from UW-Madison.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself into 250 years of American history with our monthly America 250 Book Club, part of our sesquicentennial programming. Hosted by Anna Katter, OPL's Adult Program Coordinator who holds a BA in History from UW-Madison.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Drawing & Doodles

Drawing & Doodles

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to draw or doodle meditative patterns with step by step instructions.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to draw or doodle meditative patterns with step by step instructions.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Reading Women Leaders

Reading Women Leaders Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

This book club celebrates books about women leaders in every aspect of life.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club celebrates books about women leaders in every aspect of life.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Drawing & Doodles

Drawing & Doodles

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your drawing skills or relax with meditative doodling with step-by-step instructions.

 

Registration for this event will begin on 11/29/2025 at 9am.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your drawing skills or relax with meditative doodling with step-by-step instructions.

 

Registration for this event will begin on 11/29/2025 at 9am.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

OPL Writers Group

Writing Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Bring your notebook or laptop and develop your writing practice.

Tea provided, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 

 

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Bring your notebook or laptop and develop your writing practice.

Tea provided, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

turner logo

Turner

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

According to Payne Knight, a great collector of his works, if there was ever an epithet for J.M.W. Turner, it was “the eye and the intellect” firing on all fronts, and “his sun” – the great destroyer and the great renovator.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

According to Payne Knight, a great collector of his works, if there was ever an epithet for J.M.W. Turner, it was “the eye and the intellect” firing on all fronts, and “his sun” – the great destroyer and the great renovator.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

Diamond Drop-In

Diamond Drop-in

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy diamond painting fun and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose one provided by Library. Project design choices are first come, first served.

 


 

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy diamond painting fun and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose one provided by Library. Project design choices are first come, first served.

 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

1893 expo

1893 World's Columbian Exposition Talk with Jason Rehorst

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Did you know that Oconomowoc has deep ties to one of the largest spectacles in American history? Join us for a new talk on the 1893 Columbian Exposition World's Fair held in Chicago by Jason Rehorst.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Oconomowoc has deep ties to one of the largest spectacles in American history? Join us for a new talk on the 1893 Columbian Exposition World's Fair held in Chicago by Jason Rehorst.

Papercraft Party

Papercraft Party

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.