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Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. One registration per family with up to two readers.Registration is required.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. One registration per family with up to two readers.Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Diamond Drop-In

Diamond Drop-In

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Enjoy bigger diamond painting fun, and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose from one the Library provides. Project design choices are first come, first se...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy bigger diamond painting fun, and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose from one the Library provides. Project design choices are first come, first served upon arrival.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Event Details:

‘Twas a week before the holidays and your family did say, “Let’s go to the Library and hear stories today!” Bundle up in your coziest pajamas, wrap yourselves in some blankets...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Event Details:

‘Twas a week before the holidays and your family did say, “Let’s go to the Library and hear stories today!” Bundle up in your coziest pajamas, wrap yourselves in some blankets, and enjoy a holiday storytime AND a visit from Santa!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tween (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the Checkout Desk.This month's book: Mexikid by Pedro Martin 

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tween (Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the Checkout Desk.

This month's book: Mexikid by Pedro Martin

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

a library themed Monopoly board that says table top teens

Table Top Teens

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Come join us for some great board games and card games!

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come join us for some great board games and card games!

Fiber Arts Circle

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

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: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
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.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Shorehaven at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Join the library in caring and sharing with our friends at Shorehaven! This intergenerational storytime features moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Shorehaven
Age Group: Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the library in caring and sharing with our friends at Shorehaven! This intergenerational storytime features moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being together in our community.

Disclaimer(s)

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

ornaments against a dark background with writing that says "Hands-on Holidays"

Hands-On Holidays

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5), , Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up), ,
Event Details:

Visit a variety of holiday crafting stations with all supplies provided for adults, teens, and kids to make gifts to share.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit a variety of holiday crafting stations with all supplies provided for adults, teens, and kids to make gifts to share.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Winter scene with gingerbread house and upset gingerbread people

At-Home Mystery: The Case of the Winter Festival

All Day 12/16 - 12/27
Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Event Details:

The town of Snowville just celebrated its annual Cookie Bake-Off, but during a big snowstorm, the winner's recipes and crown were stolen! A ransom note was found with a series of p...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Event Details:

The town of Snowville just celebrated its annual Cookie Bake-Off, but during a big snowstorm, the winner's recipes and crown were stolen!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Thriller Book Club

Thriller Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month. This month's book: The Second Opinion by Michael Palmer 

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Event Details:

Board Members please notify the Library Director at (262) 569-2193, ext. 207 or jpuccini@oconomowoclibrary.org if you are unable to attend.AGENDARegular Order of BusinessCall to Or...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Board Members please notify the Library Director at (262) 569-2193, ext. 207 or jpuccini@oconomowoclibrary.org if you are unable to attend.

northern lights

Canvas Creations

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions. This month's painting: Northern Lights

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: Northern Lights

Disclaimer(s)

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

northern lights

Canvas Creations

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions. This month's painting: Northern Lights

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: Northern Lights

Disclaimer(s)

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

Knit-Teen Circle

Knit-Teen Circle

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Knitting! Crochet! Embroidery! If you find fun and relaxation in the fiber arts, bring your projects to the Library once a month and low-key hangout with other crafty teens. Swap i...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting! Crochet! Embroidery! If you find fun and relaxation in the fiber arts, bring your projects to the Library once a month and low-key hangout with other crafty teens.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Oconomowoc Public Library

CLOSED

Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Event Details:

Red Cross Blood DriveCall (800) RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment to schedule an appointment. 

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Red Cross Blood Drive

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Plan programs and displays at the library while enjoying snacks! Get volunteer hours AND have fun!  Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Plan programs and displays at the library while enjoying snacks! Get volunteer hours AND have fun!  Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Starter Stitches

Starter Stitches

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Begin your yarn arts adventure with an introduction to the materials, tools, and basic techniques used in knitting and crotchet. We will provide the yarn, needles and hooks&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Begin your yarn arts adventure with an introduction to the materials, tools, and basic techniques used in knitting and crotchet. We will provide the yarn, needles and hooks that can be used during the program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Oconomowoc Public Library

CLOSED

Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Armchair Travelers

Armchair Travelers

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Travel the world and the seven seas from the comfort of your local library. This monthly program explores the cultural destinations, art, history and cuisine from places around the...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Travel the world and the seven seas from the comfort of your local library. This monthly program explores the cultural destinations, art, history and cuisine from places around the world.

Refreshments will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Library I Spy

Library I Spy

All Day
Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area.

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area.

OPL Writers Group

Writing Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Share your work, discuss writing techniques, and give and receive feedback from other wri...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Share your work, discuss writing techniques, and give and receive feedback from other writers.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Building Bunch

The Builder Bunch

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

Drop in and use your creativity to take on a new build challenge each month! This month's challenge: Lego Maze

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

Drop in and use your creativity to take on a new build challenge each month! 

This month's challenge: Lego Maze

Disclaimer(s)

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