• The Oconomowoc Library happenings:
• Guess what? I (Erin) have been invited to be on the Advisory Task Force as the Library plans to grow – and the public is invited to put in their opinion, too! We had our first meeting in December 2024, and you are invited to join the conversation and put in your input:
  • • January 8, 2025 (all day!)
    • January 21, 2025 (all day!)

  • The Oconomowoc Public Library is working with FEH Design to analyze their current building and brainstorm plans for a future building project to better meet the needs and wants of our growing community. The Library invites you to be a part of the Advisory Task Force to assist in developing and evaluating criteria and solutions with the Core Planning Committee. Join!!

    • If you cannot meet in person, a Zoom option exists: the Zoom information for the meetings is as follows: Meeting ID: 635 872 2023, Passcode: 808198, Dial by your location: 312 626 6799 (Chicago). 
• Thanks to the generous financial support from the Friends of the Library, the Oconomowoc Library has been home to their Animal Ambassador, a bearded dragon, Loki for a couple years now. Say hello next time you visit!
• Want to earn Monster Jam or Disney on Ice tickets?

Monster Jam®, the most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today, has partnered with local Wisconsin public libraries on a children’s reading program that is not only easy and fun, but gives them the opportunity to earn a free ticket to Monster Jam (with the purchase of one adult ticket).

The program has been expanded to include ten additional participating local library locations!

Kids are encouraged to visit their nearest participating public library to pick up a Monster Jam Reward Club Card that includes program specifics. Once five or more books have been read, the child and their parent/guardian can take the Reward Club Card to the Fiserv Forum Box Office to redeem for one of the following events:
*Friday, January 10 th at 7:00 PM
*Saturday, January 11 th at 7:00 PM

Here are the Bridges Library System libraries that are included:

 Jefferson Public Library – 321 S. Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549

 Menomonee Falls Public Library – W156 N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

 New Berlin Public Library – 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151

 Oconomowoc Public Library – 200 W. South Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

• Join the January Reading Challenge – Adults and Kids!

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 or a fun Loki accessory from the Checkout Desk. 

HOURS
As of January 2025, the Library will be open:

• Monday-Thursday: 9 am-8 pm
• Friday: 9 am-5 pm
• Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
• Sunday: 1-4 pm

Library Programs
Please visit https://oconomowoc.librarycalendar.com/events/month for all the fun events the Library puts on every week.

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In 2017, my family and I explored all eleven of the Waukesha County Parks in one year. As a lover of public libraries and books in general, I thought it would be fun to visit all sixteen Waukesha County Public Libraries during the summer of 2019. The Waukesha County libraries are part of the the Bridges Library County system, which allows patrons to borrow and return books from any of the 24 libraries within Waukesha and Jefferson counties.

OCONOMOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY
200 W South Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-2193

The first stop of my tour de libraries is the Oconomowoc Public Library. This library is close to the lakes in downtown Oconomowoc and close to some local coffee shops. It’s easy to sign up for a library card here, which allows you access to all libraries within the Bridges Library County system. If you visit on a Saturday morning during the summer, then you can walk over to the Oconomowoc Farmers Market. This is my home library, and the library I frequent the most. The library griffins Poseidon and Athena flank the entrance to welcome you to the library.

The children’s section of the library greets you on the left as you enter. It has a quiet play area for younger children, a tech station with tablets, and a table with checkers. The young adult adult section is on the right of the entrance. Your tweens and teens have their own spot to hang out with friends, read graphic novels, and check out new releases.

The outside book return is a walk-up, so you will have to get out of your car to return books if the library is closed or you just need a quick book return.

Look who I found!

As an entrepreneur, I’ve found myself in need of a quiet place to work when I am away from my home or office. Public libraries often have study rooms, and you’ll find four at the Oconomowoc Public Library. If you need a room, just find one that is not occupied and you are good to go! Each room features two chairs.

While here, I found Lake Country Family Fun’s very own Erin Guenterberg working hard to bring parenting resource for local fun to you!

Vroom vroom

Besides children’s story hours, summer reading programs, and teen events, you’ll also find the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles at the Oconomowoc Public Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Please note that library staff is not able to answer any DMV questions.

One down, fifteen libraries to go…

Tell us what you love about the Oconomowoc Library HERE!