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APRIL 2025

Events for Kids
Monthly Reading Challenge

Friends of OPL Book Sale

Choose from hundreds of books for your collection! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. Become a Friends member at the door or online HERE.


•Friday, April 25 • 4-6 pm Friends • 6-8 pm public
•Saturday, April 26 • 9 am-4 pm public
•Sunday, April 27 • 1-4 pm • $2 bag sale

Monthly Reading Challenge

Join the Friends of the Library!

The Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library is a nonprofit group created to support the mission of the Oconomowoc Public Library by raising funds for the Library for special programs and purposes including Explore Passes, Loki’s care, and so much more.


Annual membership fees help support the Friends fundraising efforts and give members early access to book sales.

Programs & Events

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration. A waiting list is available if registration is full.

FAMILY (ALL AGES)

At-Home Mystery: The Case of the Winter Festival

The Great Library Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 5 • 10 am-12 pm

Get those eagle eyes on because we will be hiding candy-free eggs filled with surprises all over the Library! After your hunt, join in the fun with crafts and activities.

Homeschool @ the Library

Tuesday, April 8 • 2-3 pm

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. 

This month: Minute to Win It Games

Registration is Required
Homeschool @ the Library
At-Home Mystery: The Case of the Winter Festival

Family Fun Game Night!

Monday, April 14 • 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us for a night of board games and card games! We will have games for various ages that you can play with your family or friends.

Friends Book Sale

April 25-27

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

Saturday
9 am-4 pm

Sunday
1-4 pm $2 bag sale

Friends Book Sale

BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5)

Storytimes

Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required.

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NO Storytime April 1 & 2

Toddler Time Storytime

Toddler Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10-10:30 am

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

Baby & Lapsit
Wednesdays
9-9:30 am

PreK Power

PreK Power
Wednesdays 
11-11:30 am

SmACK (Smart, Awesome Cook Kids)

Puppets and Play

Saturday, April 12 • 10-11 am

Stop by the Library for a puppet show, followed by open play and social time for little ones. 

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday,  April 25 • 10-11 am At Shorehaven

Join us for an intergenerational storytime features moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being together in our community. 

Shorehaven Storytime

SCHOOL AGE (AGES 5-12)

Monday Makers

Library I Spy

April 1-30

Pick up a monthly scavenger hunt sheet and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area.

The Builder Bunch

Thursday, April 10 • 4-5 pm

Drop in and use your creativity to take on a new build challenge each month! 

This month's challenge: Catapults

The Builder Bunch
Monday Makers

Monday Makers

Monday, April 14

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. 

Dragon Tales

Tuesdays, April 15 & 29 • 4-5 pm

Build reading confidence by practicing with Loki the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers.

Registration is required
Dragon Tales
Minecraft Mayhem

Kids Kitchen - Dirt Cups!

Wednesday, April 16 • 4-5 pm

An after-school cook-along (and sometimes sing-along)! Enjoy fun stories, songs, and kitchen science while making new recipes.

Registration is required. Children between the ages of 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Adults do not need to register. 

Registration is required

TWEEN (AGES 8-12)

SmACK (Smart, Awesome, Cool Kids) at the Library

Monday, April 7 • 4-5 pm

If you are between the ages of 8-11 and tired of being too old for storytime but too young for teen events, we want to hear from you! Join SmACK and let us know what you want to...

Registration is Required
BeTween Time
SmACK (Smart, Awesome Cook Kids)

BeTween Time - Marshmallow Catapults!

Wednesday, April 21 • 4-5 pm

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 catapults! 

Registration is Required

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thursday, April 24 • 4:15-5 pm

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the Checkout Desk.

This month's book: Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass

BeTween Time

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Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-2193
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