READING PROGRAM

Open to all ages starting June 6!

Participate on Beanstack or the Beanstack app. Track reading and log activities to earn books, coupons, and tickets for prize drawings. Paper logs are available at the Library upon request.


SUMMER READING ROOM

Hours June 6-August 6
Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday: 9 am-1 pm


Pair up your Grifflet (practicing reader) with a Big Griff (teen) to build reading skills throughout the summer. Each pair will set their own reading goals, which will count toward earning badges and prizes on Beanstack.

Registration is required. 

SUMMER EVENTS

Registration opens June 1

Visit the Library or our online calendar for full event details and registration.
Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.

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FAMILY (ALL AGES)

Beach Party Kick-Off 

Friday, June 10 • 2-4 pm
Celebrate the start of summer at the Library with fun

for everyone!


Monday Afternoon Performers 
Mondays • 2-3 pm • Fowler Lake Park

June 13 - Nature’s Niche

June 20 - Dan Gogh Magic & Art Show

June 27 - Magician Matthew Teague

July 4 - No Performer

July 11 - Hale O Malo Hands-On Hawaii

July 18 - Pirates & Merfolk Party

July 25 - Loki’s Gotcha Day Party

August 1 - Snake Discovery

Lake Walk & Storytime

Saturday, July 9 • 10-11:30 am

Hike around Fowler Lake with stories and songs.

Registration is required. 


Escape From Ursula's Lair

Saturday, July 23 • 10 am-5 pm

You have 30 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape! Registration is required.


BattleBots Tournament

Saturday, August 6 • 1-5 pm

Meet real, competitive BattleBot builders and watch their pocket-sized robots battle at the Library! 


BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5)

Stories by the Beach
Tuesdays • 10-11 am
June 7-August 2 (not July 5)
Join Ms. Caitlin for stories, songs, and early literacy at

City Beach Park!


SCHOOL-AGE (AGES 5-12)

Dessert First!
Wednesdays • 3:30-5 pm
June 8, 15, 22, & 29
Eat dessert first at this weekly bake & read book group. 
Registration is required.

Marine Makers
Mondays, June 13-August 1 (not July 4)
Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home.

Available while supplies last.



TWEEN (AGES 8-12)

Making Comics with Dan Gogh
Monday, June 20 • 4-5 pm
Learn how to draw the amazing physiques of a superhero's body! Registration is required. 

BattleBot Workshop
Wednesdays • 3-5 pm • July 13-August 3
Build, wire, decorate, and test your cardboard BattleBots before throwing down in arena-style fights. 

Registration is required.

Cookie Decorating
Monday, July 18 • 4-5 pm
Learn how to decorate seashell and starfish cookies with Amber from Sassy Sweets bakery. Registration is required. 

DOUBLE DIGITS (AGES 10-18)

Cupcake Wars
Thursday, June 23 6-7:30 pm
Tie on your aprons and complete fun decorating challenges to win prizes. Registration is required. 

Camp Cosplay
Thursdays • 6-7:30 pm
Sail the seven seas (or at least the five 'O's) with costumes made for aquatic adventuring. Registration is required. 
June 30 - Pirate Gear
July 28 - Merfolk Fantasy

Succulent Workshop with Floral Elements
Friday, July 29 • 4-5 pm
Learn the secret to succulent success wtih Floral Elements. Registration is required. 

TEEN (AGES 12-18)

Creativity Camp
Tuesdays • 4-6 pm • June 14-August 2 (not July 5)
Drop in for ocean-themed crafts and coloring.

Dungeons & Dragons Level Up

Tuesdays • 6-7:30 pm

June 14 & 28 • July 12 & 26

Some familiarity with the game required.

Registration is required. 

Dungeons & Dragons Start the Journey

Wednesdays • 6-7:30 pm

June 15 & 29 • July 13 & 27

Beginners are welcome. Registration is required.

Gaming Group

Thursdays • 6-7:30 pm • June 16 & July 7

Pop in for gaming and snacks at the Library.

Teen After Hours
Fridays • 5-9 pm
Registration is required. 
June 17 - Back to Kindergarten
Relive the simple fun of Kindergarten!
July 15 - Mystery at Poe's Raven Party
A Gothic dinner party gone awry! 

Improv Workshop
Saturday, June 25 • 10 am-2 pm
Begin your improv journey here! Registration is required. 

Cookie Decorating
Thursday, July 21 • 6-7:30 pm
Learn how to decorate seashell and starfish cookies with Amber from Sassy Sweets bakery. Registration is required. 

Escape From Ursula's Lair

Friday, July 22 • 3-6 pm

You have 30 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape! Registration is required.


Paint Night
Thursday, August 4 • 6-7:30 pm
A social paint party! Hang out and paint mini-masterpieces. Registration is required. 

ADULT (AGE 18 & UP)

Card Club
Fridays • 5:30-7:30 pm
June 3, July 8, & August 5
Rec Center Patio
Stop by our Card Club table on the Community Center Patio to play a game or two before Bands at the Beach.

HiStory Walk

Wednesday, June 8 • 12-1:30 pm or 6-7:30 pm

Take a walk through history with a narrated version of the Oconomowoc Historical Society's Historic Walking Tour.

Thriller Book Club
Mondays • 6-7 pm • June 13 & July 11
Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month.


Creativity Camp
Tuesdays • 4-6 pm • June 14-August 2 (not July 5)
Drop in for ocean-themed crafts and coloring.

Water Wonders
Wednesdays • 6-7 pm
Join us to learn about water conservation. 

June 15 - Virtual Tour of Oconomowoc’s Wastewater Plant
July 20 - Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program

August 3 - The Value of Rain Gardens & Rain Barrels


Drawing 101: Drawing Basics
Monday, June 20 • 6-7 pm
If you can draw basic shapes like a square, circle, and triangle, you can draw just about anything! Artist Dan Gough will teach you how! Registration is required. 


Beach Treats & Mocktails

Tuesdays • 12-1:30 pm • June 21 & July 12
or Wednesdays • 5:30-7 pm • June 22 & July 13 

Join us on the Community Center patio for simple summer foods and a mocktail cooking demonstration.

Registration is required. 

Canvas Creations

Tuesdays • 12-1:30 pm • June 28 & July 26
or Wednesdays • 5:30-7 pm • June 29 & July 27

Learn how to paint fun ocean-themed masterpieces with step-by-step instructions. Registration is required.

Blood Drive

Friday, June 24 • 9 am-2 pm

For an appointment visit redcrossblood.org/donating-blood or call (800) RED-CROSS.

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursdays • 6:30-7:45 pm • June 16 & 30, July 28 

Bring your project and make new friends!

Cookie Decorating
Monday, July 18 • 6-7 pm
Learn how to decorate seashell and starfish cookies with Amber from Sassy Sweets bakery. Registration is required.

Escape From Ursula's Lair

Friday, July 22 • 6-8 pm

You have 30 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles in

order to escape! Registration is required.

200 W. South St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-2193
oconomowoclibrary.org
contactus@oconomowoclibrary.org
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