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Klimt

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The era of Belle Époque Vienna, home and times of Gustav Klimt, proved to be the cradle for what was the best and worst in the early days of the 20th Century.

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Magazine Giveaway

All Day 1/19 - 1/25
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the lobby and browse our table of FREE past-issue magazines. Take home your favorites and enjoy some great reads. The table will be restocked daily, so check back often for new titles.

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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Talk with Jason Rehorst

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Oconomowoc has deep ties to one of the largest spectacles in American history? Join us for a new talk on the 1893 Columbian Exposition World's Fair held in Chicago by Jason Rehorst.

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Community Helpers Storytime - Dentists

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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 guest, Dr. Jamie Mandigo, will share about her job as a dentist, how she serves our community, and some stories. Ages 0-5.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, February 20, 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.

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LEGO Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build, challenge, and create at our monthly LEGO Club! Use the library’s abundance of LEGOs to try out a special building challenge, complete STEM projects, or just use your imagination to build with friends and family. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Bring your notebook or laptop and develop your writing practice.

Tea provided, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Klimt

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

The era of Belle Époque Vienna, home and times of Gustav Klimt, proved to be the cradle for what was the best and worst in the early days of the 20th Century.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Watercolor Wonders

6:00pm–8:00pm
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 watercolor painting skills with step-by-step instructions. All supplies are provided.

This Month: Winter Landscape

Registration opens November 5, 2025 at 8AM

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 watercolor painting skills with step-by-step instructions. All supplies are provided.

This Month: Winter Landscape

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.

BeTween Time

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

What time is it? BeTween time! A monthly, after-school meetup for ages 8-12, with a different activity planned each month.

This month: Make your own puzzle!

Ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Curiosity Club - How Far Will it Fly?

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, 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: Winter Gnome

Registration will open on November 21, 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

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 with acrylics with step-by-step instructions.

This month: Winter Gnome

Registration begins on November 22, 2025 at 9am

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: Lyke Meeting 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.

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:

Learn to draw or doodle meditative patterns with step by step instructions.

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 11/29/2025 at 9am.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Writing Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Event Details:

Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Bring your notebook or laptop and develop your writing practice.

Tea provided, and feel free to bring a snack to share. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

LEGO Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build, challenge, and create at our monthly LEGO Club! Use the library’s abundance of LEGOs to try out a special building challenge, complete STEM projects, or just use your imagination to build with friends and family. 

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.

BeTween Time - Marshmallow Engineering

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

What time is it? BeTween time! A monthly, after-school meetup for ages 8-12, with a different activity planned each month.

This month: marshmallow engineering!

Registration is required. Ages 8-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Papercraft Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?
Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the library?

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: Roses

Registration will open on December 11, 2025 at 9AM

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 watercolor with step by step instructions.

This month: Roses

Registration will begin on December 12, 2025 at 9am.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Minute to Win It - Valentines Edition!

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Celebrate your day off of school with some Valentines themed competitions! We will split you into groups to see who will win our fast-paced series of games and competitions. 

Registration is required. Ages 5-18. 

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: Lyke Meeting 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.