News & Events
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Thank You to All of Our Teen Summer Volunteers!We are proud of everything you accomplished this summer and grateful that you chose to spend your time giving back to the Library and our community.
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Book & Media Donations
The Friends Book Sale returns October 9–11! Help make this popular event even better by donating your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other media items. Donations are accepted during the Library’s open hours.
Donated items are reviewed in accordance with the Library’s Collection Development Policy and Gifts & Donations Policy. Materials not selected for the Library’s collection may find a new home at the Friends Book Sale, where proceeds support Library programs and services.
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 | Library Whispers
Shelf Watch! Library insiders have noticed an unusual development on the hold shelf. For reasons no one can quite explain, the sections reserved for patrons with last names H through L have been overflowing lately, while neighboring shelves remain comparatively calm. Is there a secret society of readers with conveniently placed surnames? A coincidence of epic proportions? Or are H–L patrons simply checking out all the best books before anyone else gets the chance?
Investigators continue to monitor the situation, though sources report the shelves are being restocked with empty space almost as quickly as new holds arrive. Until answers emerge, the mystery remains one of OPL’s most puzzling cases.
Lucky Break! Word around the Library is that some readers have discovered a shortcut to literary fame and fortune... well, at least to popular books. Sources report increased activity around the Lucky Day shelf, where highly sought-after titles can sometimes be checked out immediately, no waiting list required.
Library regulars describe the experience as part strategy, part timing, and part pure luck. One moment a bestseller may have hundreds of people waiting for it, and the next moment a copy appears on the Lucky Day shelf, ready for a fortunate patron to claim. Rumor has it that some visitors now make a beeline for the shelf before heading anywhere else in the building.
As for how these coveted books appear so quickly, opinions vary. Some say it’s magic. Others insist it’s good Library planning. Either way, the Lucky Day shelf continues to live up to its name, proving that sometimes the best things come to those who just happen to stop by. |
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Monthly Reading ChallengesDon't stop reading just because summer is over! Our monthly reading challenges are here to keep the fun going all year long. In September, read 10 hours 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 October to claim your reward. Open to 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, Clementine's care, and so much more.
Annual membership fees help support the Friends fundraising efforts and give members early access to book sales.
Learn more about the Friends!
Library Friends Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 30 • 6:30–8 pm
Find out what’s happening with the Friends! Friends members and anyone interested in joining are encouraged to attend.
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| Moxie |
Jennifer Mathieu |
Now a Netflix film directed by Amy Poehler, Moxie follows Vivian Carter as she challenges sexism at her Texas high school. Inspired by her mom's Riot Grrrl past, Vivian creates an anonymous feminist zine that sparks a student movement and unites girls across social circles. Funny, empowering, and inspiring. |
Recommended by Tammy |
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| These Truths: A History of the United States |
Jill Lepore |
A sweeping history of the United States that examines how the nation’s founding principles have shaped, challenged, and divided Americans from 1492 to today. |
Recommended by Anna |
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| Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It |
David M. Ewalt |
Journalist and lifelong D&D player David Ewalt traces the history of Dungeons & Dragons, from its early origins to its lasting influence on gaming and popular culture. Combining historical research, cultural analysis, and personal experience, Ewalt reveals how D&D became one of the most influential games ever created. |
Recommended by Clay |
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| The Dutch House |
Ann Patchett |
After building a real estate fortune, Cyril Conroy buys the grand Dutch House, a decision that ultimately tears his family apart. Narrated by his son Danny, the novel follows Danny and his sister Maeve after they are cast out by their stepmother. Bound by loyalty and loss, the siblings rely on each other as they grapple with family, wealth, and the past. |
Recommended by Metta |
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Regular Library Hours
Labor Day–Memorial Day Holiday HoursThe Library will be closed September 5–7. |
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Your Library StoreGet fun Library accessories! Order your Library shirts, sweatshirts, bags, or coffee mugs online.
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