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| Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration. |
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| 2024 Summer Library Program
June 10-August 10 | Adventure Begins at Your Library! |
Embark on a journey this summer! Dive into the pages of thrilling tales, explore far-off lands, and meet fascinating characters along the way. All are invited to join! |
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Our Summer Library Program offers programs, prize drawings, and more for all ages!
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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. |
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Beanstack Tandem
Link your OASD and library Beanstack profiles so logged reading counts at the library too. Don’t have a library Beanstack account? Automatically
create one! |
Sign in to your school account on a computer (not the app). Select the Link Profile button. Select the Oconomowoc Public Library and log in. |
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Summer Reading Room Hours
Starting June 10 Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm • Saturday: 9 am-1 pm |
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| Register by June 10 |
Welcome to Griffin Buddies! Pair up your Grifflet (emerging reader) with a Big Griff (teen volunteer) to practice reading skills with lots of smiles and encouragement along the way. Each pair will set their own reading goals, which will count toward earning badges and prizes on Beanstack. |
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Welcome, Adventurers!
Join us for a journey through history and mystery! Dust off your imagination, sharpen your intellect and set out on a free epic quest to discover amazing treasures at all 24 public libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties. |
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Programs & Events
Registration opens June 10 at 9 am! | Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration. |
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| Friday, June 7 • 2-4 pm | School is out, and summer is here, so come celebrate at the Library and get signed up for the reading program! Bring the whole family for free cotton candy, lawn games, and fun inflatables! |
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| Thursday, June 13 • 2-3 pm | Join Ms. Kim and her Amazing Animals for an interactive live animal show that educates and entertains. Participants will get a chance to hold and touch some of their favorite critters. |
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| Thursday, June 20 • 2-3 pm |
Embark on a magical journey of India! In this lively and interactive presentation, we'll explore the vibrant dances of various Indian regions and discover the fascinating tales of the people who live there. Get ready to dance, learn, and celebrate together! |
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| Monday, June 24 • 2-2:30 pm | Drop in to visit with and learn about Loki! Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on the Library lawn to learn some fun facts about Loki and bearded dragons. |
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| Monday, June 24 • 6-7 pm | Math time = fun time with PBS characters Peg + Cat! Each evening will include a light meal, special community guests, and hands-on fun. Best for ages 3-6. Special thanks to PBS Wisconsin Education for funding this event.
June session: Ready to be a knight in shining armor? Build castles and learn about 3D shapes!
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| Thursday, June 27 • 2-3 pm | Join us as we experience magic with professional entertainer Zack Percell of TnZ Magic. Zack uses comedy, visual magic, mentalism, escape artistry, and sleight-of-hand. |
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| Friday, June 28-July 8 | After driving all day, you family has finally arrived at the campground, but all of a sudden, the ink on your map has started to change! You'll need to solve the clues and decode the puzzles to find your campsite!
Visit the Reference Desk to pick up your family packet of clues and suspects, available Friday, June 28-Monday, July 8. Solve the mystery and return to the Reference Desk by Friday, July 12 to enter to win the game Camping with Sasquatch and read the solution. Recommended for ages 8+ years. |
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| Saturday, June 29 • 10-11 am | Join the Library and friends as we take a summer hike at Nature Hill, ending with a fun storytime about everything we see along the way and take-home craft. One registration per family.
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| Tuesdays, June 11-July 30 • 10-10:30 am | Join Ms. Caitlin for stories, songs, and learning at City Beach Park!
This storytime is outdoors on the lawn behind the Oconomowoc Community Center. If weather conditions do not permit being outside, storytime will be on the second floor of the Community Center in Room A. |
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| Wednesdays, June 12-July 31 10-10:30 am |
Join Ms. Jennie for early literacy storytime and learning through songs, rhymes, books, and movement! |
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| Monday, June 24 10-11 am |
Join us for a fun introduction to yoga for little ones and their caregivers. We will learn some beginner poses, play games, and use music to connect with our bodies! Best for ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
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| Mondays, June 10-August 5 (except July 1) |
Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Bags will be available on top of the New Children's bookshelf. Available while supplies last. |
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| Mondays, June 10-August 5 (except July 1) | Pick up an activity sheet throughout each week and complete as a family, sometimes at home and sometimes on the go! Return the bottom portion to be entered into an end-of-summer drawing for a Bonfire gift card!
Activity sheets will be available on the New Children's bookshelf. |
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| Mondays, June 10-August 5 (except July 1) | Adventure begins at your Library! Each week, a magical door to an imaginary world will appear. Tell us where you think the door will take you to be entered in for a weekly t-shirt drawing.
The doors and drawing slips will be available on the New Children's bookshelf. |
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| Mondays, June 11, 18, & 25 • 3-4 pm |
Bigfoot! Mothman! Nessie! This Library summer "camp" is a unique blend of science projects, crafts, games, snacks, and more as we adventure into the unknown worlds of mysterious creatures.
Note: This event runs as a 3-session series in June and again in July. The June and July sessions will be the same, so please only register for one month's sessions, either June OR July. Only one registration per person for all three events in the series. Registration for June session is now open! |
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| Thursday, June 20 • 6-7 pm |
Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at this Bollywood Dance Workshop! This high-energy class is all about the excitement and glamour of Bollywood dancing. You'll learn the latest moves from popular Indian movies, set to the hottest tracks and infectious music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new and fun, this workshop is for you. Join us and step into the spotlight—Bollywood style!
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