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memory cafe diy birdfeeders

Memory Cafe - DIY Birdfeeders

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Cafe
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Library Memory Project's Memory Cafe to learn about birdwatching and to make your own birdfeeders.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

Registration is preferred.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, April 10, 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.

Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 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, April 18, 2026 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, April 19, 2026 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

Sound Symbols

Sound Symbols Speaking and Reading Approach

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about the Sound Symbols Speaking and Reading Approach

Adding Melinda

Gardening Webinar with Melinda Myers

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adding Native Plants to Any Size Gardening Space

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

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Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

PreK Power Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, and concepts to help young learners get ready for school. Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Curiosity Club

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

Some after-school science fun! Enjoy some interesting STEAM-based activities, and learn how they work. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

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 acrylics with step-by-step instructions

This month: Monet's Garden

Registration will open on Feb 22, 2026 @ 9am

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 to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions.

This month: Monet's Garden

Registration begins on February 23, 2026 @ 9am.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Assistance for Job Seekers

11:00am–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–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.

Bracelet Making!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Debbink Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of bracelet making fun! We will have materials for woven bracelets, knotted bracelets, and pony bead bracelets.

Registration is required. 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: Lyke Meeting 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.

Red Cross 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:

Help hope bloom! Anyone who gives blood from will receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.

World Book Race

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

Have you ever cracked open an encyclopedia? We'll learn how to use this "ancient" text and then race against the clock and each other to solve the mysteries of the world. Best for ages 8-12 or independent readers.

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.

America 250 Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Immerse yourself into 250 years of American history with our monthly America 250 Book Club, part of our sesquicentennial programming.

This month's book: A Place Called Freedom by Ken Follett

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Music & Motion

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Using early literacy concepts, we will dance, sing, and shake our way through storytime! 

Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Confidence & Conversation Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Confidence & Conversation Club is an inclusive, community-centered program where teens and adults of all abilities enjoy light movement, independent reading, and supportive group sharing.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Full
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

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Full
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
Full
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

4:45pm–5:00pm
Children
Full
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. 

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! Best for ages birth-2 years; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2-3; siblings of all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

PreK Power Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, and concepts to help young learners get ready for school. Best for ages 3-5; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drawing & Doodles

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

Practice your drawing skills or relax with meditative doodling with step-by-step instructions.

 

Registration will begin on February 28, 2026 at 9am.

Disclaimer(s)

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