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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.

Text says "100 Books Before Kindergarten Dance Party!" Orange background with blue, yellow, pink, and purple confetti.

1000 Books Dance Party

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Event Details:

Let’s dance! Everyone is invited to celebrate reading with music and dancing! If you’re not one of our 1000 book-readers yet, please join us and sign up for this FREE early li...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let’s dance! Everyone is invited to celebrate reading with music and dancing! If you’re not one of our 1000 book-readers yet, please join us and sign up for this FREE early literacy program!  

Monday Makers

Monday Makers

All Day
Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last.

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

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bookmark Makers

Bookmark Makers

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spaulding Conference Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
, Tween (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Ever wonder how you could share your creative side with the rest of the community? Join our monthly bookmark making bonanza! Make one (or more) to give away to patrons at the ...

Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tween (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 12-18), Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ever wonder how you could share your creative side with the rest of the community? Join our monthly bookmark making bonanza! Make one (or more) to give away to patrons at the library and one to take home! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

birch and cardinal

Watercolor Wonders

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Learn to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions. This month: Cardinal & Birch

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: 23
Event Details:

Learn to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions.

 

This month: Cardinal & Birch

Disclaimer(s)

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

paint palette, scrapbook, sketch book, and three balls of yarn. Text that says "Teen Craft Club!"

Teen Crafting Club!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Knitting! Embroidery! Sketching! Crochet! Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and l...

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

Knitting! Embroidery! Sketching! Crochet! 

Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and learn a new skill! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, January 17, 2025 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.

Thriller Book Club

Thriller Book Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 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: She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

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, January 20, 2025 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.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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: Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith&nbs...

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: Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Teen Game Night - Trivia Night!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Are you a wealth of knowledge? Do you like to share obscure fun facts with others? Have you ever wanted to beat all of your friends at trivia? Well come on down to the library and ...

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

Are you a wealth of knowledge? Do you like to share obscure fun facts with others? Have you ever wanted to beat all of your friends at trivia? Well come on down to the library and take on Teen Trivia Night!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Be Our Guest

Be Our Guest

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo on down the happiest place on earth (the Library, of course!) for a morning of magical crafts, activities, and sing-alongs! Finish up your Disney on Ice reading...

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

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo on down the happiest place on earth (the Library, of course!) for a morning of magical crafts, activities, and sing-alongs! Finish up your Disney on Ice reading challenge (ages 2-12) if needed!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, January 27, 2025 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: 20
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.

winter wonderland

Canvas Creations

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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: Winter woods

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: 24
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: Winter woods

Disclaimer(s)

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

winter wonderland

Canvas Creations

Thursday, January 30, 2025 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: Winter woods

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: 24
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: Winter woods

Disclaimer(s)

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

SmACK

SmACK (Smart, Awesome, Cool Kids) at the Library

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Tween (Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 8-11 and tired of being too old for storytime but too young for teen events, we want to hear from you! Join SmACK and let us know what you want to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Ages 8-12)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 8-11 and tired of being too old for storytime but too young for teen events, we want to hear from you! Join SmACK and let us know what you want to...

OPL Writers Group

Writing Group

Monday, February 3, 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.

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Teen Study Night!

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Take a trip down to the library and work on your homework with other library teens! We will have snacks, drinks, and -- if you need a study break -- games! 

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

Take a trip down to the library and work on your homework with other library teens! We will have snacks, drinks, and -- if you need a study break -- games! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

Watercolor Wonders

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult (Ages 16 and up)
Event Details:

Learn to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions. This month: TBA

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: 26
Event Details:

Learn to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions.

 

This month: TBA

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

Watercolor Wonders

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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 to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions. This month: TBA

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: 26
Event Details:

Learn to paint with watercolor paints guided by step-by-step instructions.

 

This month: TBA

Disclaimer(s)

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

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, February 17, 2025 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.

paint palette, scrapbook, sketch book, and three balls of yarn. Text that says "Teen Craft Club!"

Teen Crafting Club!

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lyke Meeting Room at Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Knitting! Embroidery! Sketching! Crochet! Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and l...

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

Knitting! Embroidery! Sketching! Crochet! 

Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and learn a new skill! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, February 24, 2025 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: 20
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.