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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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Dragon Tales

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 Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dragon Tales

4:15pm–4:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dragon Tales

4:30pm–4:45pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Dragon Tales

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 Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

"Book Club" 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join our new monthly "book club" book club. This year the picks start with Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

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 watercolors with step-by step instructions.

This month: Fairy Garden

Registration will open on March 13 @ 9am

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 watercolor with step by step instructions.

This month: Fairy Garden

Registration will begin on March 14 @ 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.

"Book Club" Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join our new monthly book club. The picks will be taken from Reese Witherspoon's Book Club list. 

January-Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Disclaimer(s)

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

Fiber Arts Circle

6:00pm–8:00pm
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.

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.

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: Debbink 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.

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: The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton

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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm–4:15pm
Children
Open
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
Open
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
Open
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. 

Diamond Drop-in

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy diamond painting fun and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose one provided by Library. Project design choices are first come, first served.

 


 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Embracing the Sacredness of Life and Death with Kathy Ginn

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

This program is an invitation for anyone seeking a more intentional approach to living and a wider lens to end of life planning.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drawing & Doodles

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:

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

 

Registration will begin on March 6, 2026.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Drawing & Doodles

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:

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

 

Registration for this event will begin on March 21 at 9am.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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