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| September 1-30 • All Ages |
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Log your reading on Beanstack online or the Beanstack app to earn badges. Read 10 hours and earn a Beardie Buck good for $1 toward the purchase of a Friends Book Sale item. Open to all ages!
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Wednesday, September 25 • 6:30 pm Join us for the Friends annual meeting to learn how you can help support the Library. Volunteering, publicity, and fundraising opportunities will be discussed. We hope to see you there! The public is welcome and you can become a Friends member at the meeting. |
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The Library building will be closed
Saturday, August 31-Monday, September 2 for Labor Day Weekend.
We're always open online! Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, videos, music, and more. |
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with OPL! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.
One library card, 24 libraries! Your CAFÉ library card perk gives you access to all libraries in the Bridges Library System! From pages to possibilities – use your library card for learning, entertainment, and adventure. |
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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. |
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| Tuesday, September 3 • 6-7 pm |
Have you ever been curious about the relaxing and rewarding hobby of wood carving? Join us for a presentation by the Lake Country Carvers as they give an overview of tools used for carving, best wood to carve, understanding wood grain, basic cuts used, different styles of carving, safety and learning resources. This class is a prerequisite for Wood Carving 101 for Beginners on September 10. |
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| Wednesdays, September 4 & 18 • 12:30-2 pm | Enjoy bigger diamond painting fun, and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose from one the Library provides. Project design choices are first come, first served upon arrival. |
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| Wednesday, September 4 • 6-7 pm or Thursday, September 12 • 12-1 pm |
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. Actually, in most cases medicine is the best medicine, but laughter can be good for your health. Come learn how laughter reduces stress, boosts our immune system, aids in protecting our heart, and even burns calories. Presented by Waukesha County Public Health Health & Human Services Department. |
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| Wednesdays • 12:30-2:30 pm
March 6, 13, 20, & 27 |
Ever wonder how you could share your creative side with the rest of the community? Join our monthly bookmark making bonanza! Make one (or more) to give away to patrons at the library and one to take home! Supplies provided but feel free to bring your own paper arts and ribbon supplies to embellish! |
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| Tuesday, September 10 • 3-5pm or 6-8 pm
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Learn from the Lake Country Carvers! Designed for new carvers or those who used to carve and need a refresher, mentor carvers will assist students as they create their own take home carving! Wood, a safety glove and two carving tools are provided for use by the students in the class. |
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| Wednesday, September 11 • 6-7 pm
| Join Holly and Joey, the hosts of the Wisconsin Gardener Radio Show and learn about the Basics of Canning!
Joey and Holly Baird are in their 8th season of The gardening with Joey and Holly Radio show . The show in 2024 airs weekly on 18 different radio stations, where they teach about growing in the ground, raised beds, straw bales, containers and indoor herbs, from seed starting to canning. |
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| Thursday, September 12 • 9-11 am or 6-8 pm | Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions. This month's painting: Fireflies |
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| Thursdays, September 12 & 26 • 6-7:45 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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| Saturday, September 14 • 9-10:30 am | 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 Road. |
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