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November 2025

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Storytime with Author Amanda Stewart

Join us for a special Saturday storytime with the author of Treasures, Amanda Stewart on Saturday, November 8, at 10 am in the Lyke Meeting Room! Stewart is a local author and elementary school educator. She will be joining us for an early literacy storytime where the kids can sing, dance, and read along, as well as ask questions about what it is like to be an author. 


Storytime Newsletter

Never miss another storytime by signing up for our Storytime email newsletter! 


Each newsletter covers two of the books we read at storytime—and another book that we did not read, but highly recommend—and includes materials that you can use to continue learning after storytime.


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Volunteers Needed!

The Friends of the Library Cookie Walk Fundraiser is set for Saturday, December 13, and we need your help!


Interested in donating your favorite cookies or treats or helping during the sale? Sign up online or email Stacey Pierce at Stacey@pierceplace.net.


For potential bakers:

  • Bake 2–6 dozen cookies

  • Package in disposable containers or bags (cookies will be placed on large platters for gloved patrons to choose individual cookies)

  • Please label name of cookies, and if they include nuts/are gluten free/or other special information

  • Drop them off at the front desk of the Library on Wednesday, December 10–Friday, December 13

  • Receive one dozen free cookies at the sale!

Sign up to volunteer!
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Consumer Reports

Tired of all of the commercials telling you what to buy this holiday? Pick the best gifts with the help of Consumer Reports. Their unbiased ratings and recommendations are available to you online free with your library card. You'll need your library card number and pin to access Consumer Reports. Don't know your pin? You can reset it here. 


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Upcoming Events

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration.

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Kid Events
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Teen Events
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Adult Events

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, Clementine's care, and so much more.


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


Get involved!

Friends of OPL Board Meeting

Monday, November 10 • 6–8 pm

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Library Closings

The Library building will closed:

  • Wednesday, November 26 (Close at 6 pm)

  • Thursday, November 27

Our online resources are always available.

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