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Oconomowoc Business Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 25 • 2 – 4 pm
Make the Library one of your stops as you trick or treat in Downtown Oconomowoc. Event organized by the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Friends Book Sale
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, October 10
4 – 6 pm (Friends Only)
6 – 8 pm
Saturday, October 11
9 am – 4 pm
Sunday, October 12
1 – 4 pm ($2 bag sale)
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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 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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Mad Science Presents: Sounds Like Science
Saturday, October 18 • 10–11 am
Shh...you hear that? It sounds like science! Jr. Scientists will learn how sounds are heard. Using ordinary objects, we will create a symphony of sounds from bagpipes to shrieks. It’s a roaring good time. All ages.
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BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5) |
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Shorehaven Storytime
Friday, October 10 • 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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Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required.
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LEGO Club
Saturday, October 4 • 10-12 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.
Best for ages 5 and up. No registration required. |
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Paws to Read
Tuesday, October 7 • 4-5 pm Tuesday, October 14 • 4-5 pm Tuesday, October 28 • 4-5 pm
Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug.
One registration per family with up to two readers.
Register Now!
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SCHOOL AGE (AGES 5-12) |
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, October 14 • 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: Science Fair (bring your project to share)
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The Curiosity Club
Wednesday, October 22 • 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 for children is required. Adults do not need to register.
This week: make your own harmonica
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Tissue Box Guitars
Friday, October 24 • 10–11 am
Build your own tissue box guitar! Children will also learn the science behind why guitars make sound.
Best for ages 8-12. Children ages 5-7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required.
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SmACK (Smart, Awesome, Cool Kids) at the Library
Monday, October 6 • 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 see for your age group at the Library. SmACK is an after-school meetup for active kids who want to be involved at the Library and in their community. Each meeting features activities, snacks, volunteering, thoughtful discussions, and more.
Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
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BeTween Time - Science of Ice Cream
Monday, October 20 • 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: the science behind ice cream!
Registration is required. Ages 8-12.
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