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News & Events for Kids
April 2026 |
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Mario Mayhem!
Thursday, April 2 • 10–11 am | Ages 5–12
Enjoy these out of this world crafts to celebrate the new Super Mario Galaxy movie!
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The Great Library Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 11 • 10 am–12 pm | All Ages
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.
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Spring Book Sale
Choose from hundreds of books for your personal collection! Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library. Friends members get early access on April 17. Join the Friends now or become a member at the door!
Book Sale Schedule - Friday, April 17
- 4–6 pm — Friends Members‑Only Preview (join at the door!)
- 6–8 pm — Open to all shoppers
- Saturday, April 18 • 9 am–4 pm
- Sunday, April 19 • 1–4 pm — $3 Bag Sale
Tell me more about the Book Sale!
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Jurassic Journey Reading ChallengeApril 1–30 | Ages 4–17
Kids who read five books in April can earn a free child’s ticket to Jurassic Journey (with the purchase of an adult ticket) at the Waukesha Expo Center, May 8–25.
Jurassic Journey is the Midwest’s largest animatronic dinosaur attraction, featuring over 60 life-size dinosaurs—including a 40-foot T‑Rex—plus rides, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages. One admission includes everything needed for a full day of family fun and discovery.
Pick up a reading log at the Library beginning Wednesday, April 1. Return completed logs by Thursday, April 30 to receive a ticket voucher.
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| Holiday HoursPlease note the following changes to our regular hours in April:
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|  | April Reading Challenge
Read 10 hours this month and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item! Visit the New Children’s Shelf to pick up your log. Track your reading and return the completed log to the desk within the first week of May to receive your Beardie Buck. All ages.
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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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Shorehaven Storytime
Friday, April 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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Library I Spy
Begins Wednesday, April 1
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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Pokémon Kids Club!
Thursday, April 2 • 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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LEGO Club
Saturday, April 4 • 10 am–12 pm
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, April 13
Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. |
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Paws to Read
Tuesday, April 14 • 4–5 pm
Tuesday, April 28 • 4–5 pm
Build reading confidence by practicing with Louie the Pug. Registration is required. One registration per family with up to two readers.
Register for Paws to Read |
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, April 21 • 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 child.
This month: Poetry
Register for Homeschool @ the Library |
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Dragon Tales
Tuesday, April 21 • 4–5 pm
Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers. Registration required.
Register for Dragon Tales |
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Curiosity Club
Wednesday, April 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 each child is required.
This month: Oobleck!
Register for Curiosity Club |
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BeTween Time
Monday, April 13 • 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 required.
This month: Woven keychains!
Register for BeTween Time |
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Papercraft Party
Monday, April 13 • 6–8 pm
Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion? Or maybe you ‘d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the Library? Join our monthly Papercraft Party! Explore our extensive collection of high-quality papers and supplies as you design beautiful cards and bookmarks.
All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own paper, ribbons, and embellishments to make your creations truly one-of-a-kind!
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, April 16 • 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: Schoolbot 9000 by Sam Hepburn
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Homeschool @ the Library Tuesday, April 21 • 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 child.
This month: Poetry
Register for Homeschool @ the Library |
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World Book Race
Saturday, April 25 • 10–11 am
Have you ever cracked open an encyclopedia? We’ll learn how to use this “ancient” text and then race against the clock and each other to solve the mysteries of the world.
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