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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.

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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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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.

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Hands-On Holidays

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

Visit a variety of holiday crafting stations with all supplies provided for adults, teens, and kids to make gifts to share.

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.

Disney on Ice Reading Challenge

All Day 12/8–2/16
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

December 8-February 16 • Ages 2-12

Writing Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

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.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
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!

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
Waitlist
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: Holiday Cards

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Full
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: Holiday Cards

Disclaimer(s)

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

Assistance for Job Seekers

11:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Assistance for Job Seekers

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Assistance for Job Seekers

12:00pm–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Assistance for Job Seekers

12:30pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a job or wanting to boost your career skills?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pokemon Club!

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

Gotta catch 'em all -- at the library! 

Join us for Pokémon Club! Teens will be able to trade Pokémon cards, watch some Pokémon, learn how to play the TCG, and get to know other teens who love Pokémon.  

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Shorehaven Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cookie Walk Fundraiser 2025

9:30am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Enchanted Library At-Home Mystery

All Day 12/15–12/23
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Libraries are full of books and knowledge, and you've just been locked inside one that is enchanted! You'll need to prove your wisdom by solving the library's riddles in order to escape!

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's book: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Disclaimer(s)

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

Regular Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Board Members please notify the Library Director at (262) 569-2193, ext. 207 or jpuccini@oconomowoclibrary.org if you are unable to attend.

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 Checkout Desk. Ages 8-12.

This month's book: Pearl by Sherri L. Smith

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft Club!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting! Sketching! Crochet! 

Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and learn a new skill! 

Ages 12-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Plan programs and displays at the library while enjoying snacks! Get volunteer hours AND have fun! 

Ages 12-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED