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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
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, 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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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
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
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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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Paws to Read

4:30pm–4:45pm
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

4:45pm–5:00pm
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. 

Mosaic Tiles

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:

Build your masterpiece by piece at the library. All supplies provided to make a 6x6 mosaic tile, but bring your creativity!

 

Event registration starts on June 30 at 9 am for this summer reading program.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mosaic Tiles

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:

Build your masterpiece by piece at the library. All supplies provided to make a 6x6 mosaic tile, but bring your creativity!

 

Registration for this Summer Reading Program event starts on June 30 at 9am.

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

Cattail Critters

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

We've invited some wildlife into the library to teach us more about them! We will be hosting a goat, a wallaby, a skunk, and a raccoon. All ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Game Night - Jackbox Games!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Join us for wild and wacky party games with Jackbox! Bring your own device if possible. The Library will have a limited number available. Ages 12-18.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Library I Spy

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. Ages 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Oconomowoc Isthmus History Walk

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Mortal-i-Tea

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

Please join us at this community gathering dedicated to discussing end- of- life issues in a supportive and respectful environment.

Writing Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Share your work, discuss writing techniques, and give and receive feedback from other writers.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Rambling Readers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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).

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: Turtles 

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: Turtles

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.

Friends of OPL Board Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:

Friends of Oconomowoc Public Library Quarterly Board Meeting

Agenda: TBD

Loki Lessons

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Drop in to visit with and learn about Loki! Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on the Library lawn to learn some fun facts about Loki and bearded dragons. If weather conditions do not permit being outside, we will meet in the Spaulding Room.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Paws to Read

4:30pm–4:45pm
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

4:45pm–5:00pm
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. 

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.