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Community Helpers Storytime - Dentists

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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 guest, Dr. Jamie Mandigo, will share about her job as a dentist, how she serves our community, and some stories. Ages 0-5.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, February 20, 2026 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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Embracing the Sacredness of Life and Death with Kathy Ginn

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is an invitation for anyone seeking a more intentional approach to living and a wider lens to end of life planning.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, March 27, 2026 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.

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Graphic Novel Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the desk for checkout. Ages 8-12.

This month's book: Almost Sunset by Wahab Algarm

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Grandparents Day!

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the special "grand" person in your life! Get ready for a morning of crafts and fun as we spend time with our grandest family members. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

March Reading Challenge begins

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Read 10 hours this month and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item!

BeTween Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

What time is it? BeTween time! A monthly, after-school meetup for ages 8-12, with a different activity planned each month.

This month: Suncatchers

Ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Homeschool @ the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to gather for a special lesson. Best for ages 8-12. Children ages 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each student. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pie Day Celebration

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty day of games, crafts, and other pie-themed activities! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the desk for checkout. Ages 8-12.

This month's book: Creaky Acres by Calista Brill

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Pizza Competition At-Home Mystery

All Day 3/23–4/1
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

The Willy Wonka of pizza is holding a competition to find an heir to his business. All you need to do is solve his puzzles to find the secret ingredients that make his pizzas the best in the world! Are you up for the challenge?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drop-In Craft: Pencil People

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

With some googly eyes and crafting supplies, bring your dependable writing implement to life in celebration of National Pencil Day! Ages 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

April Reading Challenge begins

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Read 10 hours this month and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item!

CLOSING EARLY - 12 PM

12:00pm–11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSING AT 12 PM

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

May Reading Challenge begins

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Read 10 hours this month and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item!

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

CLOSED

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

CLOSED

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.