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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

Rambling Readers

Rambling Readers

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults
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, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Empire and Liberty

Empire & Liberty Author Talk

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Lyke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Celebrate America's 250th birthday and join us for an author talk and book signing with local author Dr. Vaneesa Cook for her new book Empire & Liberty: The Tied Histories of Two American Landmarks!

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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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 Deep Deep Snow by Brian Freeman

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: Spaulding Conference 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.

This month's book: A Place Called Freedom by Ken Follett

Disclaimer(s)

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

Rambling Readers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group
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.

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

Graphic Novel Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the desk for checkout. Ages 8-12.

This month's book: Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology by Angela Hsieh

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

Reading Women Leaders Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Spaulding Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club celebrates books about women leaders in every aspect of life.

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.

"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. 

June-The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

July-Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

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:

Disclaimer(s)

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

America 250 Book Club

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

Immerse yourself into 250 years of American history with our monthly America 250 Book Club, part of our sesquicentennial programming.

This month's book: Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose

Disclaimer(s)

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

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Oconomowoc Public Library
Description:

CLOSED

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.

Rambling Readers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group
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.

"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. 

June-The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

July-Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

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:

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.

Rambling Readers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oconomowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group
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.

"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. 

June-The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

July-Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

Disclaimer(s)

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