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Community Helpers Storytime

Community Helpers Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Let's learn about the people who help make our city a great place to live through books, songs, and rhymes! Our special guest, Alderman Karen Spiegelberg, will share about her role, how she serves our community, and some of her favorite stories.

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the OPL's Rambling Readers, a new read-anything walking book club. Chat about what you're reading and get ideas for what to read next, all while walking around Fowler Lake (~2 miles).

Dean Robbins

Dean Robbins, author of Wisconsin Idols, at the Oconomowoc Public Library

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Books & Company and the Oconomowoc Public Library presents author Dean Robbins for his essay collection

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register Now
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the OPL's Rambling Readers, a new read-anything walking book club. Chat about what you're reading and get ideas for what to read next, all while walking around Fowler Lake (~2 miles).

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fundrasing
Event Details:

Choose from hundreds of books for your personal collection! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library. Become a Friends member at the door!

Friday
4-6 pm (Friends Only) 
6-8 pm

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fundrasing
Event Details:

Choose from hundreds of books for your personal collection! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library. Become a Friends member at the door!

Friday
4-6 pm (Friends Only) 
6-8 pm

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At-Home Mystery: Art Heist

All Day 6/23–7/3
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, has been stolen from the museum! The thief left a letter with some odd shapes and symbols. Can you help crack the code and solve the mystery?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Community Helpers Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Let's learn about the people who help make our city a great place to live through books, songs, and rhymes! Our special guest, Alderman Karen Spiegelberg, will share about her role, how she serves our community, and some of her favorite stories.

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Library I Spy

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children
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. Ages 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED - 4TH OF JULY

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Masterpiece Mysteries

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

View a classic piece of artwork each week with a twist! Solve the week's mystery to be entered in for a weekly t-shirt drawing. All ages.

Art and drawing slips will be available on the New Children's bookshelf.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Monday Makers

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

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. Ages 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Picture Puzzles

All Day
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Pick up a new picture puzzle each week for some at-home art! All ages.

Activity sheets will be available on the New Children's bookshelf.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Family Fun: Tiny Art!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist and make your very own masterpiece! Whatever you make on our tiny canvas will then be put on display for the rest of July for everyone to admire! Pick-up will be the first week of August. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Rambling Readers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the OPL's Rambling Readers, a new read-anything walking book club. Chat about what you're reading and get ideas for what to read next, all while walking around Fowler Lake (~2 miles).

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories by the Beach

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: City Beach
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lizzie for stories, songs, and learning at City Beach Park! Ages 0-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Loki Lessons

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to visit with and learn about Loki! Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on the Library lawn to learn some fun facts about Loki and bearded dragons. If weather conditions do not permit being outside, we will meet in the Spaulding Room.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween Tales - Series 2

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your thinking caps because it's time for Tween Tales! We will meet weekly in July to brainstorm some story ideas, play some writing games, and make your very own book.  

Ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Stories at the Library

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Ms. Jennie for early literacy storytime and learning all about colors through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Ages 0-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Room

10:00am–6:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Visit the Summer Reading Room to register for the reading challenge, log your progress, and enter ticket drawings. All ages.

June 2-August 2

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Series 2

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a three-session series of Dungeons & Dragons at the Library! We will create our characters and review game play at the first session, begin our daring adventure at the second, and conclude our game at the third. 

Disclaimer(s)

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