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News & Events for Kids
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The Pizza Competition At-Home Mystery
March 23–April 1 | Ages 7+
The Willy Wonka of pizza is holding a competition to find an heir to his business. All you need to do is solve his puzzles to find the secret ingredients that make his pizzas the best in the world! Are you up for the challenge?
Visit the New Children’s Shelf to pick up your family packet of puzzles, available Monday, March 23–Wednesday, April 1. Solve the mystery and return to the desk by Friday, April 10 to enter a drawing for the card game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and read the answer sheet.
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Pie Day CelebrationSaturday, March 14 • 10–11 am
Join us for a tasty day of games, crafts, and other pie-themed activities!
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March Reading Challenge
Read 10 hours this month and 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 April to receive your Beardie Buck. 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, Loki’s care, and so much more.
Annual membership fees help support the Friends fundraising efforts and give members early access to book sales. |
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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 children's events! |
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Puppets & Play
Saturday, March 21 • 10–11 am
Stop by the Library for a puppet show, followed by open play and social time for little ones. |
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Shorehaven Storytime
Friday, March 27 • 10–11 am
Join the library in caring and sharing with our friends at Shorehaven! This intergenerational storytime features moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being together in our community. |
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Join us for stories, movement, and songs. No registration required.
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Library I Spy
Begins Monday, March 2
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. |
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Dragon Tales
Tuesday, March 3 • 4–5 pm
Tuesday, March 17 • 4–5 pm
Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers. Registration required.
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Pokémon Kids Club!
Thursday, March 5 • 4–5 pm
Celebrate your favorite Pokémon at our new Pokémon Club for kids! We will meet once a month to play the card game, show off our collections, test our knowledge, and have fun! Registration is required. |
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LEGO Club
Saturday, March 7 • 10 am–12 pm
Use the Library’s abundance of LEGOs to try out a special building challenge, complete STEM projects, or just use your imagination to build with friends and family.
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Monday Makers
Monday, March 9
Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. |
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, March 10 • 2–3 pm
Homeschool families are invited to gather for a special lesson. Best for ages 8–12. Children ages 5–7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each child.
This month: Painting for Youth Art Month |
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Curiosity Club
Wednesday, March 25 • 4–5 pm
Some after-school science fun! Enjoy some interesting STEAM-based activities, and learn how they work. Best for ages 8–12. Children between the ages of 5–7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration for each child is required.
This month: Make a Kite! |
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Drop-In Craft: Pencil People
Monday, March 30 • 1–2 pm
With some googly eyes and crafting supplies, bring your dependable writing implement to life in celebration of National Pencil Day!
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BeTween Time
Monday, March 9 • 4–5 pm
What time is it? BeTween time! A monthly, after–school meetup for ages 8–12, with a different activity planned each month. Registration required.
This month: Suncatchers.
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Papercraft Party
Monday, March 9 • 6–8 pm
Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion? Or maybe you ‘d love to create unique bookmarks for yourself—or to share at the Library? Join our monthly Papercraft Party! Explore our extensive collection of high-quality papers and supplies as you design beautiful cards and bookmarks.
All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own paper, ribbons, and embellishments to make your creations truly one-of-a-kind!
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Homeschool @ the Library
Tuesday, March 10 • 2–3 pm
Homeschool families are invited to gather for a special lesson. Best for ages 8–12. Children ages 5–7 will require assistance from either an adult or older sibling. Registration is required for each child.
This month: Painting for Youth Art Month
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, March 19 • 4:15–5 pm
Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the desk for checkout.
This month’s book: Creaky Acres by Calista Brill |
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Drop-In Craft: Pencil People
Monday, March 30 • 1–2 pm
With some googly eyes and crafting supplies, bring your dependable writing implement to life in celebration of National Pencil Day!
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