Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Community Helpers Storytime banner with hands raised

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.

EOL

Embracing the Sacredness of Life and Death with Kathy Ginn

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Shorehaven Storytime

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, March 27, 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.

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grandparents Day!

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the special "grand" person in your life! Get ready for a morning of crafts and fun as we spend time with our grandest family members. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Canvas Creations

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

This month: Shamrocks & Rainbows

Registration will open on December 25, 2025

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: Shamrocks & Rainbows

Registration begins on December 26, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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 January 4, 2026.

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 doodle meditatively with step by step instructions.

 

Registration begins January 5th at 9am.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
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: Suncatchers

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.

Homeschool @ the Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to gather for a special lesson. Best for ages 8-12. Children ages 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each student. 

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: Springtime Rabbit

Registration will open on January 11 and 9am.

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 to paint watercolor with step by step instructions.

This month: Springtime Rabbit

Registration will begin on January 12 at 9am.

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: 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.

Pie Day Celebration

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

Join us for a tasty day of games, crafts, and other pie-themed activities! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.