Oconomowoc Public Library

10/22/2026

Watercolor Wonders was bursting with autumn color this month! Participants explored watercolor techniques while creating beautiful fall leaf paintings, each with its own unique blend of colors, textures, and styles.

Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our adult art programs offer a relaxed space to learn, create, and connect with others who enjoy making art.

Looking for your next creative adventure? Join us in November for:

💎 Diamond Drop-In (November 4 & 18)
✏️ Drawing & Doodles (November 4 & 5)*
🧶 Fiber Arts Circle (November 12)
🎨 Watercolor Wonders (November 11 & 12)*
🎨 Canvas Creations (November 18 & 19)*

*Some programs require registration. Visit our online calendar or stop by the Library to register, but don't wait. Some programs fill up fast.

10/14/2026

Check out these super-cool creations from this month's LEGO Club!

Join us for the next LEGO Club at the Library on Saturday, November 7, 10 am–12 pm. Use our huge collection of LEGO bricks to tackle a special building challenge, explore STEM activities, or create whatever you can imagine alongside friends and family.

Best for ages 5+.

No registration required. Just bring your creativity!

10/13/2026

What happens when storytime brings together toddlers, preschoolers, and seniors? Magic. ✨

Join the Library at Shorehaven, a local senior living community, for an intergenerational storytime filled with books, music, movement, and community.

Friday, November 13 • 10:00 am
Ages 0–5.

10/12/2026

Looking for your next great read and a group to talk about it with?

Join one of our November book clubs!

"Book Club" Book Club — Thursday, November 12 • 1–2 pm
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough

Thriller Book Club — Monday, November 16 • 6–7 pm
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham

America 250 Book Club — Monday, November 23 • 6–7 pm
Empire and Liberty by Dr. Vaneesa Cook
✨ Dr. Cook will join us for the discussion!

Whether you enjoy memoirs, page-turning thrillers, or American history, there's a book club for you.

Need help finding a copy of any of these titles? Call (262) 567-2193, ext. 212, or stop by the Main Desk.

10/12/2026

What if you could borrow a microscope, coding robot, engineering activities, or science experiments from your library?

Now you can.

Our new STEM Kit Collection features 20 hands-on kits designed to help children ages 8–12 explore science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging activities and books. Whether your child loves outer space, coding, building, or discovering how things work, there's a kit waiting to be checked out.

Find the whole article in the comments ⬇

10/09/2026

We may have gotten a little carried away...

Good news for book lovers: our Book Sale starts today!

With tables full of books across a wide range of genres and ages, there's plenty to browse and plenty to take home.

Come see what's waiting on the tables (and the floor).

Friday, October 9 • 6–8 pm
Saturday, October 10 • 9 am–4 pm
Sunday, October 11 • 1–4pm

Library Friends members get early access on Friday, October 9 at 4 pm! Not a member? Join at the door!

10/08/2026

We're so grateful to the Friends and their awesome volunteers for the work they do to facilitate our big Friends Book Sales!

Will we see you this weekend for our Fall Book Sale?

Friday, October 9 • 6–8 pm
Saturday, October 10 • 9 am–4 pm
Sunday, October 11 • 1–4pm

Library Friends members get early access on Friday, October 9 at 4 pm! Not a member? Join at the door!

Books have been unboxed and sorted. We are very fortunate to have so many hard working voluntters. Thank you!
Doors open on Friday at 4pm for Friends members.

10/07/2026

The Friends Book Sale is starting to take shape! Will we see you this weekend?

Friday, October 9 • 6–8 pm
Saturday, October 10 • 9 am–4 pm
Sunday, October 11 • 1–4pm

Library Friends members get early access on Friday, October 9 at 4 pm! Not a member? Join at the door!

THANK YOU to everyone who moved books from the storage area to the Lyke Room for the Used Book Sale. So many heavy books put into boxes and carried to the Lyke Room.

Tomorrow afternoon another group of volunteers will finish moving books then unbox and sort the books. Join us from 12-2pm if you can help.

10/06/2026

Our Fall Book Sale is this weekend! Find some great deals while supporting your Library!

Friday, October 9 • 6–8 pm
Saturday, October 10 • 9 am–4 pm
Sunday, October 11 • 1–4pm

Library Friends members get early access on Friday, October 9 at 4 pm! Not a member? Join at the door!

We're looking for volunteers to help us get ready for the Fall Book Sale! Starting on October 6th, there are opportunities to help on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. (Make sure to come shop on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!) Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.....

10/06/2026

If we handed you an Explore Pass today, where would you go?

Wisconsin State Park
Milwaukee Art Museum
Mitchell Park Domes
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
A Wisconsin Historical Society site

The good news: your library card may already get you there.

👇 Learn about our new Wisconsin States Parks Passes as well as all the Explore Passes available at Oconomowoc Public Library. Link in the first comment!

Thanks to the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library for making this program possible.