News & Events for Teens
September 2026 |
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Celebrating Our Teen Library Volunteers As another fantastic summer comes to a close, we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing teen library volunteers. Their enthusiasm, kindness, and hard work helped make this year’s Summer Library Program a success.
Tell me more about our Teen Library Volunteers |
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September Reading ChallengeBegins Tuesday, September 1 | All Ages
Don'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. |
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Teen Book CratesThe Library’s free subscription service for teens that doesn’t require a subscription! Get a monthly box full of books tailored to your reading preferences, as well as snacks, stickers, and other fun stuff that you get to keep!
Tell me more about Teen Book Crates!
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Library Hours
Labor Day–Memorial Day
The Library will be closed September 5–7 for Labor Day. |
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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 teen events! |
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Teen Pokémon Club!
Thursday, September 10 • 6–7 pm Gotta catch ‘em all—at the Library! Join us for Pokémon Club! Teens will be able to trade Pokémon cards, watch some Pokémon, learn how to play the TCG, and get to know other teens who love Pokémon. |
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Wreck This Journal!
Thursday, September 17 • 6–7 pm “Eat this page!” “Spill your coffee!” “Color outside the lines!” These are all different prompts you can add to your very own ‘Wreck This Journal’. You’ll get to make your own with your own prompts, or pick from a list of them. Registration is required.
Register for Wreck This Journal |
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Clementine’s Gotcha Day!
Saturday, September 19 • 1–2 pm Happy Gotcha Day to you. Happy Gotcha Day to you. Happy Gotcha Day dear Clementine. Happy Gotcha Day to you. Join us to celebrate a full year of fun with our beloved Clementine! |
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Teen Craft Club!
Thursday, September 24 • 6–7 pm Knitting! Sketching! Crochet! Come on down to the Library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and learn a new skill! |
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Teen Advisory Board
Monday, September 28 • 4–5 pm Plan programs and displays at the Library while enjoying snacks! Get volunteer hours AND have fun! Registration is required.
Register for Teen Advisory Board |
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Email Newsletters
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