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Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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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

MC- Paint your own Garden

Memory Cafe - Paint Your Own Garden

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Cafe
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Express your creativity as we follow step by step instructions to make acrylic paintings that reflect the blooms of springtime! All supplies and snacks provided.

Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the OPL's Reading Ramblers, 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).

vertical gardening

Vertical Gardening

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
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Registration Required
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Join us for the second of three installments in the Create Your Own Outdoor Paradise Webinar!

Digestive Health 101

Digestive Health 101

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Health & Wellbeing, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this presentation on digestive health, we will explore the role and dynamics of the microbiota in health and disease and learn practical ways to improve our digestion.

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the OPL's Reading Ramblers, 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).

attracting hummingbirds

Attracting Hummingbirds

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the last of the three installments in the Create Your Own Outdoor Paradise Webinar!

Paint splatter background. Handprint with text on it that says "Summer Kick-Off Party."

Summer Kick-Off Party

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun
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School is out, and summer is here, so come celebrate at the Library and get signed up for the reading program! Bring the whole family for some Kona Ice, fun lawn games, and more great activities! 

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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Meet up at Veterans Memorial Park for a walk down memory lane.

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Blood Drive

9:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment to schedule an appointment. 

Masterpiece Mysteries

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

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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 Friendly 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.

Ukulele Play Day

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Ukulele has been gaining popularity for years as a fun, easy, and travel-sized way to make music with friends! Join us as we review basic chords and learn three new songs. 

Registration not required if you have your own ukulele.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mosaic Tiles

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your masterpiece by piece at the library. All supplies provided to make a 6x6 mosaic tile, but bring your creativity!

 

Event registration starts on June 30 at 9am for this summer reading program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mosaic Tiles

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your masterpiece by piece at the library. All supplies provided to make a 6x6 mosaic tile, but bring your creativity!

 

Registration for this Summer Reading Program event starts on June 30 at 9am.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Mortal-i-Tea

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Please join us at this community gathering dedicated to discussing end- of- life issues in a supportive and respectful environment.

Writing Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
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
Upcoming
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 Reading Ramblers, 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.

Diamond Drop-In

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Watercolor Wonders

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

 

This month: Turtles 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

 

This month: Turtles

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bookmark Makers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

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 Friendly 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.

Fiber Arts Circle

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Thriller Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month. 

This month: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Disclaimer(s)

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

Diamond Drop-In

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

Canvas Creations

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: TBA

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This month's painting: TBA

Disclaimer(s)

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

Blood Drive

9:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Red Cross Blood Drive

Fiber Arts Circle

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

CLOSED

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED - LABOR DAY

Diamond Drop-In

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.