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A Note from the Library Director
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Happy New Year to you and yours! I hope your 2017 is full of great times and happy memories.
Is your New Year's resolution to try something new? The library has you covered! Maybe you want to learn something new in a 6-week online course, available for free with your library card! Just search "Gale Courses" on the library's website, and get started learning new things from low-fat cooking to accounting skills. Or maybe you've always had a hankering to read the classics, from Moby Dick to The Catcher in the Rye. You know you can scratch that literary itch here, too! Perhaps you received a tablet or smart phone as a gift and are feeling flummoxed about how to get started with it. Just call our Adult Services Librarian, Hope Kramer, who can walk you through the basics in either a small-group format or in a one-on-one appointment. Perhaps you've been wanting yourself or the kids to get involved in a new group or activity -- please take a look at our large menu of programs for all ages!
Whatever your resolutions for 2017, I hope this year is all you hope it to be!
Yours in Reading,
Betsy Bleck, Library Director
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Book a Librarian Appointments Available!
 Need help with a mobile device or e-reader? Want to learn how to create an email address or apply for jobs online? Come with your technology questions and book an appointment with a librarian for assistance! Appointments are available on a limited month-by-month basis. Call extension 211 to book a one-on-one half hour appointment.
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OPL is excited to share that over 100 children have signed up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free reading program, available to children ages 0-5, encourages parents and caregivers to read to their young children in order to develop pre-reading skills (e.g., vocabulary) and build a life-long love of reading and learning. By reading just three books a day, you can read 1,000 books in under a year!
Registration is on going, so it's not too late to join! Your child will receive a book bag and log book to keep track of books read. For every 100 books read, bring the log back to get a stamp and add a sticker to our bookworm! When you've read 500 and 1,000 books, pick out a prize book to take home!
 How many books can we read in 2017? Let's go!
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Library Mural
In August 2016, the library put out a notice seeking artists to submit proposals for a mural in the library's lobby. Eleven artists submitted proposals. Library staff and board members voted on the mural proposals submitted based on design and the stories behind the artwork. Local artist, Anne Slatinsky-Raskopf, was chosen. She paints both residential and commercial murals, having adorned homes and establishments throughout the Lake Country Area.
For more information on the new mural, including some fun personalized details on Oconomowoc landmarks in the mural, visit our website.
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Storytimes
Enjoy stories, songs, and a puppet show! FREE! No registration required! Everyone is welcome to join the fun! |
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 (36 mo. and up) |
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| Tuesdays 9:00 am |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00 am |
Tuesdays 11:00 am |
Wednesdays 11:00 am |
 Baby & Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, January 25, 2017 9:00 - 9:30 am Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Toddler Time & Planet PreK Storytime Themes -
NO STORYTIMES January 3 - 18, 2017
SQUIRREL! Storytime Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Storytime starts back up this week and boy, will it be nutty! Join your friends at the library for some songs, rhymes, and stories about our friend, the busy-tailed squirrel.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub Storytime Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Fun fact: January is National Bath Safety Month, so we’ll have a squeaky-clean good time here at the library, learning and reading together.
Move & Groove Storytime at Shorehaven - Monday, January 16, 2017 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join the library in an event of caring and sharing with our friends at Shorehaven! This intergenerational storytime will feature plenty of moving, shaking, singing, and reading, all in the spirit of being together in our community. We always end storytime with a simple craft to share with our Shorehaven friends. Best for ages 3-5; all are welcome. No registration required.
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 Tech & Tinker
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get hands-on with fun tech! The Tech & Tinker program gives tweens the opportunity to demo, create, and learn how to use different kinds of tech, featuring something new every month. This month’s featured tech: Musical Paintbrushes. Ages 8-12.
 Saturday Special: Chinese New Year
January 28, 2017 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring in the Year of the Rooster at the library’s Chinese New Year celebration! Crafts will include making your own fortune cookies, Nian monster masks, origami, lanterns, and more! Music, dancing, and storytelling will round out this colorful event. Best for ages 5 and up; all are welcome. No registration required.
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January 12, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This will indubitably be THE event of the new year! Dress up (very fahncy-like) and wear a mask or make one at the event. We’ll have punch, delectable nibbles, glow sticks, Just Dance, and…there will be GLITTER! Feather boas are encouraged. Yes, quite. Ages 7th-12th grade; registration preferred.
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 Teen Anime Club
January 19, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fan of all things anime? Come chat and chew with like-minded anime lovers at the library! Anime Club is a low key gathering where ALL levels of fandom can interact without judgement. Each meeting will include crafts, activities, snacks (themed), and maybe even watching an episode or two. Bring recommendations! 7th -12th grade; no registration required.
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BYOD OverDrive Help
January 9, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring your own mobile device (BYOD) and learn about our OverDrive eBook service. All you need is a library card and an internet connection and you’ll be reading or listening to eBooks in no time.
Intro to Android tablets/phones
January 23, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a basic overview of Android tablets and phones. This class is perfect for beginners or those who would like to learn about the Android operating system before purchasing a device.
January 30, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a basic overview of the iPad and iPhone This class is perfect for beginners or those who would like to learn about the Apple IOS operating system before purchasing a device.
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 Being Mortal: Medicine
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us as we watch the Frontline documentary film Being Mortal followed by a discussion lead by local physician Dr. Richard Hansen. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. He served on the faculty of The Medical College of Wisconsin from 1979 - 1992 and maintained a full-time private practice in Waukesha and Oconomowoc between 1992-2013. He is now retired. He has an ongoing interest in wellness with emphasis on nutrition, exercise and emotional health. For more information, please visit PBS Frontline.
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 Adult Coloring Club
Monday, January 30, 2017 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Feeling stressed? Come relax, listen to music, and color!
Adult coloring is a huge trend nationwide - come experience it for yourself and find out why!
All supplies will be provided.
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Book a Librarian Appointments Available!
Need help with a mobile device or e-reader? Want to learn how to create an email address or apply for jobs online? Come with your technology questions and book an appointment with a librarian for assistance! Appointments are available on a limited month-by-month basis. Call Hope at extension 211 to book a one-on-one half hour appointment.
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Library Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: Summer 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
School Year 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: October – April 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May – September CLOSED
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