News & Events for Adults
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Volunteers NeededThe Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library are looking for volunteers and bakers for the annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 12. If you enjoy baking, please consider donating homemade cookies, bars, or other treats. Volunteers are also needed to help with setup, sales, and event support.
Proceeds benefit the Friends, whose fundraising helps support library programs, Explore Passes, special projects, and even the care of Clementine, your Library’s bearded dragon. Join us in making this sweet holiday tradition a success!
Sign up to donate or volunteer! |
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Your Library Card Just Got You Into Wisconsin State ParksLooking for your next adventure?
Thanks to support from the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library, your Library now offers library card holders the chance to visit Wisconsin State Parks and enjoy some of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the state. Whether you’re planning a hike, a family picnic, a day at the beach, or simply a chance to spend time in nature, your library card can help you explore Wisconsin for free.
Tell me more about Wisconsin State Parks Passes
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Regular Hours
Labor Day–Memorial Day Library Closings
The Library will be closed on Friday, November 6, for staff training. The Library will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 25, and we will be closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving. |
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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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| Friends of OPL Board Meeting
The fourth-quarter Friends Board meeting will be held Monday, November 2, at 6:15 p.m. Friends members and anyone interested in learning more about the Friends are invited to attend. It's a great opportunity to see how the Friends support the library and learn how to get involved. |
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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 Adult events! |
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November Reading Challenge
Begins Sunday, November 1 Read 10 hours to 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 December. |
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Downsize with Heart: A Family-Friendly Approach to a Smoother Transition
Thursday, November 5 • 6:30–7:30 p
Downsizing can be challenging for families, especially when balancing logistics, distance, and emotions. In this seminar, learn practical strategies to organize responsibilities, improve communication, use digital tools effectively, and support your loved one through a smooth, less stressful transition. Registration is required.
Register for Downsize with Heart |
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Embracing the Sacredness of Life and Death with Kathy Ginn
Wednesday, November 18 • 6–7 pm
Explore aging, end-of-life care, grief, and living with greater intention. Learn how reflecting on mortality can help you focus on what matters most and live more fully each day with community care doula Kathy Ginn. Registration is preferred.
Register for Embracing the Sacredness of Life and Death |
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Peace of Mind Starts with a Plan An Estate Planning Evening with Sippel Law
Thursday, November 19 • 5:30–7:30 pm
Join Attorney Jessica Sippel of Sippel Law for a relaxed and informative evening designed to make estate planning feel less overwhelming and more approachable. We’ll discuss the essentials of estate planning—including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and other important decisions that can help protect you, your family, and the things that matter most.
This presentation is designed for adults at every stage of life, whether you’re just beginning to think about estate planning or wondering if your current plan still fits your family and circumstances. Registration is required.
Register for Peace of Mind |
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Writing Group
Monday, November 2 • 6–7:45 pm
Be inspired and put your own stories into words in a supportive and inclusive environment. Bring your notebook or laptop and develop your writing practice. Tea provided, and feel free to bring a snack to share. |
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Diamond Drop-in
Wednesday, November 4 • 12:30–2:30 pm
Wednesday, November 18 • 12:30–2:30 pm Enjoy diamond painting fun and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose one provided by Library. Project design choices are first come, first served. |
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Drawing & Doodles
Wednesday, November 4 • 6–8 pm
Thursday, November 5 • 9–11 am
Practice your drawing skills or relax with meditative doodling with step by step instructions. Registration is required.
Register for Drawing & Doodles |
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Papercraft Party
Monday, November 9 • 6–8 pm
Looking for a cool card or bookmark idea? Come to our monthly Papercraft Party! Use our stash of high‑quality papers and supplies to design your own creations. We’ve got everything you need—but bring your own materials if you want to make something extra unique! |
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Watercolor Wonders
Wednesday, November 11 • 6–8 pm
Thursday, November 12 • 9–11 am Learn to paint with watercolors with step-by-step instructions. This month: Holiday Cards.
Register for Watercolor Wonders! |
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Fiber Arts Circle
Thursday, November 12 • 6–8 pm Bring your project and make new friends! All fiber arts are welcome–crochet, knit, cross-stitch, weaving, latch-hooking, and more!
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Canvas Creations
Wednesday, November 18 • 6–8 pm
Thursday, November 19 • 9–11 am Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructions. This month: This month: Winter Fox.
Register for Canvas Creations! |
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Thriller Book Club
Monday, November 16 • 6–7 pm This month's book: Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
When investigative journalist Claire Campbell returns to her South Carolina hometown 22 years after her sister's disappearance, she uncovers a diary linking a local vineyard to a series of unsolved crimes. As she searches for answers, Claire is drawn into a dark mystery and long-buried secrets from the past. |
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America 250 Book Club
Monday, November 23 • 6–7 pm This month's book: Empire and Liberty by Dr. Vaneesa Cook
Historian Dr. Vaneesa Cook explores how the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty have served as lightning rods for debates about the irreconcilable tensions between empire and liberty that have existed since American independence, defining the contours of American identity. |
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