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August 2024

Events for Kids

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open

to the public, but some may require registration.

Summer Library Program

2024 Summer Library Program 

June 10-August 10

August Newsletter

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!

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

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Reading Program 

Read through August 10!

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.

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!   

  1. Sign in to your school account on a computer (not the app).

  2. Select the Link Profile button.

  3. Select the Oconomowoc Public Library and log in.

Summer Reading Room Hours 

Open until August 10

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

Wizard of Oz Crafternoon

Inflatables have been rescheduled! Celebrate all things Oz with fun crafts and activities for all members of the family! Enjoy crafting inside and inflatable fun outside! Fun starts at 2 pm.

Library Treasure Adventure - Explore ALL 24 to find adventure & treasures galore! June 1-August 31

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.

Learn More!

Programs & Events

Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public, but some may require registration.

FAMILY (ALL AGES)

Hands-On Holidays

Traveling Lantern Theatre Company - Quest for the Kakapo

Thursday, August 1 • 2-3 pm

Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter on another exciting adventure as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot known as the Kakapo, from New Zealand.

Stories by the Beach

Wizard of Oz Crafternoon

Thursday, August 8 • 2-4 pm

Celebrate all things Oz with fun crafts and activities for all members of the family! Enjoy crafting inside and inflatable fun outside! 

Stories by the Beach

Meet Loki!

Monday, August  • 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.

Stories by the Beach

Kidsfest at Fowler Park

Monday, August  • 2-2:30 pm

Join the fun and come see what local organizations have to offer your family and our community! Enjoy games, entertainment, music, inflatables, arts & crafts, food, giveaways, and more!

BIRTH-PRESCHOOL (AGES 0-5)

Stories by the Beach

Shorehaven Storytime

Friday, August 23 • 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.

SCHOOL AGE (AGES 5-12)

Stories by the Beach

Family Camp-IN

Friday, August 2 • 5-9 pm

Why worry about weather and mosquitoes when you can camp IN at the Library?! This family-friendly event will include dinner, games, crafts, a "campfire" sing-along, AND a presentation from Chad Lewis, researcher and author on all things mysterious and strange. 

One registration per family, including at least one adult. Ages 5 and up. 

Registration is required

Monday Makers

Monday, August 5

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.

https://oconomowoclibrary.libcal.com/event/10608762

Anywhere Adventures

Monday, August 5

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.

https://oconomowoclibrary.libcal.com/event/10608762

Magical Doors

Monday, August 5

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.

https://oconomowoclibrary.libcal.com/event/10608762

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