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Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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).

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, October 10, 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.

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
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

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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

paleontology of wi

Paleontology of Wisconsin with Jason Rehorst

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

As part of the Wisconsin Science Festival, join expert Jason Rehorst to learn about the paleontology and geology of Wisconsin! 

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, November 14, 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.

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.

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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Canvas Creations

6:00pm–7:30pm
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 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
Waitlist
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.

Tissue Box Guitars

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your own tissue box guitar! Children will also learn the science behind why guitars make sound.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Starter Stitches

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of knitting and crotchet in a welcoming atmosphere.

All supplies provided.

Feel free to bring your own projects or supplies if you would like to take your project home.

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.

Fantasy Jars

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

Light up your bookshelf with these fantasy jars! Pick your favorite fantasy creature to feature in your jar. 

Ages 12-18. Registration is required. 

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.

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.

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: TBA

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

9:00am–11:00am
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: TBA

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.

Starter Stitches

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of knitting and crotchet in a welcoming atmosphere.

All supplies provided.

Feel free to bring your own projects or supplies if you would like to take your project home.

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.

CLOSING EARLY - 6 PM

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

CLOSING AT 6 PM - THANKSGIVING

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED - THANKSGIVING

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.

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.

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: TBA

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: TBA

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.

CLOSED

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

CLOSED

CLOSED

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

CLOSED