News & Events for Kids
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Family Fun Night: Turkey Bingo!Monday, November 23 • 6:30–7:30 pm
Gobble up some good fun at our family bingo night: Thanksgiving edition! Registration is required. Please register each member of the family who will be playing. Register for Turkey Bingo |
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Monster Jam Reading Challenge
November 2–January 9
Earn a free child ticket to Monster Jam at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday, January 9 at 6 pm! Pick up your log on the New Children's Shelf, read five books, and visit the Reference Desk to complete your log. Visit the box office and turn in the stamped log to reserve a child ticket for a show with the purchase of an adult ticket. Ages 2–12. |
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New STEM Kits Bring Hands-On Learning HomeThe Library has officially launched its new STEM Kit Collection, a set of 20 themed kits designed to help children and their adults learn together through hands-on activities and reading. The collection covers a wide range of STEM topics, including electricity, simple machines, outer space, circuits, coding, math concepts, and more.
Tell me more about STEM Kits |
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Your Library Card Just Got You Into Wisconsin State ParksLooking for your next adventure?
Thanks to support from the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library, your Library now offers library card holders the chance to visit Wisconsin State Parks and enjoy some of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the state. Whether you’re planning a hike, a family picnic, a day at the beach, or simply a chance to spend time in nature, your library card can help you explore Wisconsin for free.
Tell me more about Wisconsin State Parks Passes |
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Monthly Reading ChallengeOur monthly reading challenges are here to keep the fun going all year long. Read 10 hours this month to earn a Beardie Buck worth $1 toward a Friends Book Sale item. Pick up your reading log at the New Children's Shelf and return your completed log during the first week of December to claim your reward. |
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Regular Hours
Labor Day–Memorial Day Library Closings
The Library will be closed on Friday, November 6, for staff training. The Library will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 25, and we will be closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving. |
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1,000 Books Before KindergartenLooking for a fun and supportive way to help your child grow as a reader this summer? Griffin Buddies pairs young emerging readers—called Grifflets—with encouraging teen volunteers, known as Big Griffs, for one‑on‑one reading time throughout the summer.
Tell me more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
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| 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. Join the Friends Now!
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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. View the full calendar, or keep reading for this month's children's events! |
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BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5) |
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Monster Bookmarks!
Monday, November 9 • 1–2 pm November is Family Literacy Month, and what better way to celebrate than making bookmarks together!
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Shorehaven Storytime
Friday, November 13 • 10–11 am
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.
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Puppets and Play
Saturday, November 14 • 10–11 am Stop by the Library for a puppet show, followed by open play and social time for little ones.
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Kid Flix
Saturday, November 21 • 10–11:30 am Sit back and relax with a fun movie, popcorn, and coloring! This month: The Lorax (rated PG). All ages.
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Family Fun Night: Turkey Bingo!
Monday, November 23 • 6:30–7:30 pm Gobble up some good fun at our family bingo night: Thanksgiving edition! Registration is required. Please register each member of the family who will be playing.
Register for Turkey Bingo |
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StorytimesThere are no Storytimes the week of November 1 or November 15. Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required.
Learn more about Storytimes Toddler Time
Tuesdays • 10–10:30 am
Wednesdays • 10–10:30 am
Join us for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! Best for ages 2–3. Music & Motion
Tuesdays • 11–11:30 am
Using early literacy concepts, we will dance, sing, and shake our way through storytime! Best for ages 3–5. Baby & Lapsit Storytime
Wednesdays • 9–9:30 am
Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! Best for ages birth–2 years. PreK Power Storytime
Wednesdays • 11–11:30 am Stories, rhymes, and concepts to help young learners get ready for school. Best for ages 3–5.
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Library I Spy
Begins Monday, November 2 Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. |
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LEGO Club
Saturday, November 7 • 10 am–12 pm 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. |
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Monday Makers
Monday, November 9
Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. |
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Monster Bookmarks!
Monday, November 9 • 1–2 pm November is Family Literacy Month, and what better way to celebrate than making bookmarks together!
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Pokémon Kids Club!
Monday, November 9 • 4–5 pm Celebrate your favorite Pokémon at our new Pokémon Club for kids! We will meet once a month to play the card game, show off our collections, test our knowledge, and have fun! Registration is required.
Register for Pokémon Kids Club |
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, November 10 • 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: Diamond Dot Painting.
Register for Homeschool @ the Library
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Dragon Tales
Tuesday, November 10 • 4–5 pm
Tuesday, November 24 • 4–5 pm Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. Registration is required. Register for Dragon Tales |
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Curiosity Club
Wednesday, November 11 • 4–5 pm Some after-school science fun! Enjoy some interesting STEAM-based activities, and learn how they work. Best for ages 8–12. Children between the ages of 5–7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each child. This month: Marbled Cards!
Register for Curiosity Club |
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Kid Flix
Saturday, November 21 • 10–11:30 am Sit back and relax with a fun movie, popcorn, and coloring! This month: The Lorax (rated PG). All ages.
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Family Fun Night: Turkey Bingo!
Monday, November 23 • 6:30–7:30 pm Gobble up some good fun at our family bingo night: Thanksgiving edition! Registration is required. Please register each member of the family who will be playing.
Register for Turkey Bingo |
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LEGO Club
Saturday, November 7 • 10 am–12 pm 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. |
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Monster Bookmarks!
Monday, November 9 • 1–2 pm November is Family Literacy Month, and what better way to celebrate than making bookmarks together!
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Pokémon Kids Club!
Monday, November 9 • 4–5 pm Celebrate your favorite Pokémon at our new Pokémon Club for kids! We will meet once a month to play the card game, show off our collections, test our knowledge, and have fun! Registration is required.
Register for Pokémon Kids Club |
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, November 10 • 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: Diamond Dot Painting.
Register for Homeschool @ the Library
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Dragon Tales
Tuesday, November 10 • 4–5 pm
Tuesday, November 24 • 4–5 pm Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. Registration is required. Register for Dragon Tales |
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Curiosity Club
Wednesday, November 11 • 4–5 pm Some after-school science fun! Enjoy some interesting STEAM-based activities, and learn how they work. Best for ages 8–12. Children between the ages of 5–7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each child. This month: Marbled Cards!
Register for Curiosity Club |
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, October 15 • 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 desk for checkout. This month’s book: Dream On by Shannon Hale
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BeTween Time
Wednesday, November 18 • 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. Registration is required.
This month: Tissue Paper Lanterns.
Register for BeTween Time |
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