News & Events

July 2026

Summer Reading Is Going Strong—Join the Fun!

Our Summer Reading Program is off to a fantastic start, with more than 2,100 awesome Library patrons already signed up!

There’s still plenty of time to join in—whether you enjoy books, audiobooks, or reading together as a family.

Track your reading, attend engaging programs, and earn prizes along the way. It’s a great way to keep minds active all summer long.

Sign up today and be part of the fun! Visit our Summer Reading Room to get started or learn more on our website.

Thank You to our Summer Library Program Donors!

We couldn’t do it without your help!

Coupon Donors

Please thank our coupon donors when you use your coupons!

• Big Backyard

• Big Putts Mini Golf

• Boerner Botanical Gardens

• Books & Company

• Burn Boot Camp

• Busy Barn Farm Adventures

• The Chocolate Factory

• Cousins Subs

• Culver’s

• Dairy Queen

• Eble Ice Arena

• Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

• Jefferson County Fair

• Little Amerricka

• Lou Malnati’s

• Madison Mallards

• Marcus Theatres

• Milton House

• Milwaukee Admirals

• Milwaukee Bucks

• Milwaukee Public Museum

• Mitchell Park Domes

• Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena

• Nothing Bundt Cakes

• Old World Wisconsin

• Pettit National Ice Center

• Pizza Ranch

• Rocky Rococo

• Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

• Schuster’s Farm

• Springs Water Park

• Texas Roadhouse

• Tropical Smoothie Café

• Waukesha County Fair

• Wehr Nature Center

• Wendy’s

• Wisconsin State Fair

Prize Donors

• Blue Butterfly Thrift Store

• Buffalo Wild Wings

• Café LaBelle

• Ebert’s Greenhouse Village

• Golden Mast Inn

• Kwik Trip

• Oconomowoc Arts Center

• Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital’s Gift Box

• Roots Coffeebar and Café

• YMCA at Pabst Farms

Special Sponsors

• Bridges Library System 

• Friends of OPL 

• Landmark Credit Union

• Waukesha State Bank

Do you want to earn coupons and win prizes from our amazing donors? Sign up for the Summer Reading Program!

Tracks in the Stacks Bigfoot Hunt

Find them all by Friday, August 21

Can you find all the friendly bigfoots hidden in libraries all over Bridges Library System? Learn something unique about each library for a chance to win awesome prizes! 

Upcoming Events

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

Kid Events | Teen Events | Adult Events

Find Your Next Job!

If you’re having trouble finding a job, we’re here for you. Learn how to search for openings, build a strong resume, sharpen your interview skills, improve your computer abilities, access training programs, and file for Unemployment Insurance. 

Schedule your one-on-one appointment with a Job Center of Wisconsin advisor today!

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!

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