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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
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).

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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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

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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Series 2

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a three-session series of Dungeons & Dragons at the Library! We will create our characters and review game play at the first session, begin our daring adventure at the second, and conclude our game at the third. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

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 how to paint with step-by-step instructions. 

This month's painting: Beach Sunset

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

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 how to paint with step-by-step instructions. 

This month's painting: Beach Sunset

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

Loki's Gotcha Day!

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

You're invited to Loki's Gotcha Day Party! We will be celebrating four years of Loki at the library with awesome activities and treats! We hope to see you there! All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Craft Club!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Knitting! Embroidery! 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! 

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.

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. 

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: Lightning

 

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.

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

Dean Robbins, author of Wisconsin Idols, at the Oconomowoc Public Library

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

Books & Company and the Oconomowoc Public Library presents author Dean Robbins for his essay collection

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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.