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EVENTS 

FOR ADULTS

July 2023

Adult Events

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open

to the public, but some may require registration.

Summer Library Program

2023 Summer Library Program
June 5-August 5 

Find Your Voice this summer at Your Library!

Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make, but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. 

Our Summer Library Program offers programs, prize drawings, and more for all ages!

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Reading Program 

Beanstack
Google Play Store
Apple App Store

Open to Kids, Teens, & Adults!

Participate on Beanstack online or the Beanstack app. Track reading and log activities to earn books, coupons, and tickets for prize drawings. Paper logs are available in the Summer Reading Room upon request.

Summer Reading Room Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm • Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

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.

StoryCorps

Thursday, July 6

9:30-10:30 am, 11 am-12:30 pm,

or 1-2:30 pm

You are invited to record a conversation with a friend or family member about what matters most to you. 

Registration is Required
StoryCorps
Fiber Arts Circle

Fiber Arts Circle

Thursdays • 6-7:45 pm • July 6 & 20

Bring your project and make new friends! All fiber arts are welcome–crochet, knit, cross-stitch, weaving, latch-hooking, and more!

HiStory Walk

Saturday, July 8

9:30-10:30 am or 11 am-12:30 pm

Walk through history with a narrated version of the Oconomowoc Historical Society's Historic Walking Tour. We'll start at Veteran's Park and travel down Lake Drive.

HiStory Walk
Choose Your Craft Adventure

Choose Your Craft Adventure

Mondays • 4-5:30 pm • July 10-31

We'll provide the supplies and instructions, you choose the craft.

Pick Your Pattern Dot Painting

Tuesdays • 1-2:30 pm or 6-7:30 pm

July 11 & August 1

Choose a fun pattern to create a cute summer dot painting masterpiece.

Registration is Required
Pick Your Pattern Dot Painting
Watch & Learn Writing Workshop

Watch & Learn Writing Workshop

 Wednesdays • 6-8 pm

July 12-26 & August 2-9

Join other writers for this fun and practical creative writing Udemy video series designed to get you excited about creating your own work.

Registration is Required

Thriller Book Club

Monday, July 17 • 6-7 pm

Join us as we discuss a new thriller each month. This month’s book: One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner.

Thriller Book Club
Dish To Pass

Dish To Pass

Tuesday, July 18 • 1-2 pm or 6-7 pm

We'll choose a cookbook, you'll choose a recipe, and then we'll get together to share that we made. Stop by the Information Desk after July 1 to choose your recipe or bring your favorite fruit recipe.

Griffin Quest Escape Room - Adults

Friday, July 21 • 6:15-7 pm or 7-7:45 pm

You have 30 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles in order to free the Library's baby griffin.

Registration is Required
Griffin Quest Escape Room
Farmers Market

 Farmers Market

Saturday, July 22 • 8 am-12 pm

Stop by the Library stand at the Farmers Market to see what's new at the Library!

Paint Your Pet

Saturday, August 5 • 12-1:30 pm

Want to create an original work of art of your beloved fur baby (or scaly or feathery baby)? Join us for step-by-step instructions to create a custom painting of your pet!

Registration is Required
Paint Your Pet
Griffin Quest Escape Room

Jennifer Chiaverini Author Visit

Thursday, August 17 • 6-7 pm

Join us for a visit from author Jennifer Chiaverini. Jennifer is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-three novels. This event is sponsored by the Oconomowoc Woman's Club and co-hosted with Books & Company. 

Registration is Required
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