Register in advance!

April 1st-30th

Poetry must be submitted in-person at the library's Children's or Adult Service Desks during the month of April. Entries will be judged by members of the community. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for each category, as well as a chance to be published in the Oak Creek Current magazine and on OCPL's website. Winners will be announced in early May. 

One-on-One Tech Help

Technology Training Lab

Select Thursdays

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. by appt. only

Are you looking for one-on-one technology assistance? On Thursdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., bring in your device for a 30-minute appointment with a librarian. Library laptops will be available for general computer assistance.

Registration for each Thursday opens the Monday prior. You may only register for one 30 minute session per Thursday; walk-in appointments are not available.

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Technology Training Lab

April 4th - 25th

6:00 - 8:30 p.m

Participants will learn intermediate concepts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher such as: using tables and editing headers/footers, using conditional values and creating charts/graphs, animating slides and using timing, as well as creating shapes and inserting building blocks. 

This is a 4-week class. Registration is required.

Spring Has Sprung: Adoptable Dogs Meet and Greet

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 6th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Come say "Hi!" to adoptable dogs at Woof Gang Rescue's Meet and Greet! Celebrate spring with a scavenger hunt and some themed treats.

Registration is not required. 

Multi-purpose Room

April 9th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m

If the idea of buying a home is on your mind, don't miss out on this workshop tailored just for you! A local realtor and a mortgage broker will share their valuable insights to help you feel at ease in today's housing market. Bring your questions, and they'll leverage their years of experience to provide expert answers. Refreshments will be offered.

Registration is required. Instead of registering through the library's LocalHop, please register on the seminar site.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tower Room

Apr. 10th, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

For more than 20 years, the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library has served as an independent organization of persons and businesses interested in assisting the library in developing programs, encouraging gifts, promoting knowledge and providing a channel for individuals and organizations to express ideas and make suggestions for library use and services.

Our meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month (except for July and August) at 6:00 p.m., typically held in the Tower Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tower Room

Apr. 11th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Oak Creek Public Library Board of Trustees serves as the governing body of the Oak Creek Public Library. The Board is composed of seven members, each appointed by the Mayor for staggered three-year terms. The board usually meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Civic Center. Some meetings may be held virtually.

Sea Life of the Pacific (1880-1910)

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 23rd, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Ahmad, a Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita of American history at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, will be giving a presentation about sea life around the Pacific Islands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Registration is recommended. 

The library will be closed April 17.

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Family, Teen, and Children's Programs

Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge

Apr. 1st-30th

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Read 3 books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 activity badges to complete the challenge and earn your sticker, while supplies last! Get started by visiting the Oak Creek Public Library's Beanstack site.

Books 2 Movies Contest

YA Section (2nd floor)

STEAM Lab: Gravity

Story Time Room

Apr. 1st, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Work as a team to create, experiment and learn through hands-on activities. We will investigate the law of gravity by doing various activities and experiments.

This program is for those in grades 2-5. Registration is required.

Family Fun

Financial Literacy Night

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 4th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a night of finance fun for the whole family! Learn the basics of how to be smart with money in a fun and family-friendly way from a financial professional from Educator's Credit Union.

This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is not required.

After School Art Club

Story Time Room

Apr. 10th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Bring your imagination and creative thinking skills to our Art Club! At each session, you will create a different work of art.

This program is for those in grades 2-5. Registration is required.

Middle School 'DIY Bookmarks and Book Binding'

Story Time Room

Apr. 15th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

In conclusion of National Library Week, we will decorate bookmarks and create + assemble books using paper and thread.

This program is for those in grades 6-8. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time

Story Time Room

Apr. 18th, 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

This 25-30 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 3-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy.

Registration is not required. 

LEGO®  Club

Story Time Room

Apr. 23rd, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Brick by Brick, we'll build awesome creations and friendships at LEGO Club! Come make your masterpiece.

This program is for ages 4-11, with an adult. Registration is not required.

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