The Oconomowoc Library happenings:
- Guess what? I (Erin) was invited to be on the Advisory Task Force as the Library plans to grow. The meetings were held in December 2024 and January 2025.
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- Currently, in December 2025, an Oconomowoc Alderman is proposing a satellite location near Pabst Farms of the Oconomowoc Public Library. If you have strong feelings one way or the other, please contact the City of Oconomowoc to express your opinions and consider attending their meetings so you may be heard.
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- 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. Sadly, he died in 2025. You can visit and say hello to their new bearded dragon, Clementine on your next 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. Here are the Bridges Library System libraries that are included:
Jefferson Public Library – 321 S. Main Street, Jefferson, WI 53549
- 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 Clementine accessory from the Checkout Desk.
HOURS
As of January 2026, 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
NOTE:
The Library is planning to close on Thursday, January 8, 2026 to allow for the demolition of the old circulation and reference desks as part of ongoing improvements to your library experience.
Please note: This closure is weather-dependent. If the demolition crew is needed for snow removal that day, the demolition may be postponed, and your Library will remain open to the public.
The Library will post updates as soon as possible on their website and Facebook page. Before visiting on January 8, please check for the latest information.
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…
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