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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).

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
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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

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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Watercolor Wonders

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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: Lake Reflections

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

Watercolor Wonders

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:

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

 

This month: Lake Reflections

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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

Wicked Day at the Library!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

One Short Day at the library with Glinda the Good Witch! She will be visiting from the Emerald City to read, sing, and dance with us! All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Reads & Ramen

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Make and enjoy fun treats while chatting about books with fellow readers. No required reading is necessary! Ages 12-18.

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!

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

Kid Flix

9:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Movie
Event Details:

Watch your favorite shows and color along with other fans! All shows are rated TV-Y or TV-G. Best for ages 0-5.

This week's show: Blaze and the Monster Machines

 

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

Teen After Hours - Nerf Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this epic Nerf battle between the stacks! Team up and play classic games like Capture the Flag, Wingman, and Zombies with M.A.N.O. (Milwaukee Area Nerf Outings).

Disclaimer(s)

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

Farmers Market

8:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Library stand at the Farmers Market for a craft and to see what's new at the Library! All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Summer Reading Room

9:00am–1:00pm
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

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

Creation Station

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about STEM through crafts! Best for ages 8-12. Children ages 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each child.

This week: Space

 

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! 

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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

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.

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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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Upcoming
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paws to Read

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

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