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Wisconsin Cheese Tour with Kristine Hansen

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Kristine Hansen as she takes us on a virtual tour of the jewels of the Dairy State.

Community Helpers Storytime

Community Helpers Storytime - Firefighters

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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 guests from the Western Lakes Fire District will share about their jobs, how they serve our community, and some stories.

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Rembrandt

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

In some sense, all painting is about the handling of light:  the life-giving natural light of the day, the glow from a candle, the moonlight bathed gently in its brightness...but only Rembrandt's paintings have a mystic aura about them.

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Coping through Stress with Journaling

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Waukesha County Public Heath Educator Dan Michaels to learn about the benefits of developing a journaling habit, especially in times of stress.

Pajama Storytime written on a scroll held by Santa

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
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!

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Shorehaven
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
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. Ages 0-5.

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Cookie Walk Fundraiser 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Fundrasing
Event Details:

Choose from a variety of delicious holiday treats sold by the pound! Proceeds benefit the Friends of Oconomowoc Public Library.

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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Talk with Jason Rehorst

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

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Toddler Time

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 us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music & Motion

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Using early literacy concepts, we will dance, sing, and shake our way through storytime! 

Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with a trained therapy dog.  

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with a trained therapy dog.  

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with a trained therapy dog.  

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with a trained therapy dog.  

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Family Fun Night: Turkey Bingo!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gobble up some good fun at our family bingo night: Thanksgiving edition! 

Registration is required. Please register each member of the family who will be playing. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! Best for ages birth-2 years; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Toddler Time

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 us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

PreK Power Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, and concepts to help young learners get ready for school. Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Community Helpers Storytime - Firefighters

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 guests from the Western Lakes Fire District will share about their jobs, how they serve our community, and some stories.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Zootopia

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as we watch Zootopia (PG) on the big screen. Make the day extra special by bringing a cardboard box you can sit in and deck it out as your very own DIY drive-in movie car.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Time

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 us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music & Motion

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Using early literacy concepts, we will dance, sing, and shake our way through storytime! 

Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. 

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. 

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. 

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Paws to Read

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. 

One registration per family with up to two readers. Ages 5-12. 

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! Best for ages birth-2 years; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Toddler Time

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 us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

PreK Power Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, and concepts to help young learners get ready for school. Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSING EARLY - 6 PM

6:00pm–11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSING AT 6 PM - THANKSGIVING

CLOSED

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Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED - THANKSGIVING

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.