Oak Creek Public Library Programs

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Stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this season.

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Adult Programs

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.

Computer Class

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Technology Training Lab

Oct. 3rd - 24th

6:00 - 8:30 p.m

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Civic Center

Oct. 9th, 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 CIvic Center.

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Library Board Meeting

Tower Room

Oct. 10th, 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.

Agendas and minutes

Morning Book Club

Lake Vista Room

Oct. 15th, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Oak Creek Public Library Morning Book Club is looking to grow! If you want to expand your horizons with a group of people who love to read books, please join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, September thru May.

Registration is required.

A closed book and a steaming cup of tea.

Bigfoot: Where Is He?

Multi-purpose Room

Oct. 15th, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Is Bigfoot really out there? Have you seen or heard something yourself? Don't miss this presentation from Barnaby Jones, a cryptozoologist, paranormal researcher, and author. He is the founder and lead investigator for Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society (CAPS) based in Wisconsin.

This program is geared toward adults and teens. Registration is not required.

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Friends of the Library Farmer's Market Book Sale

Drexel Town Square

Oct. 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

Join us for a $0.50 sale at the Farmers Market in Drexel Town Square on select Saturdays. There is a huge selection to choose from, so see what treasures you can find!

Each item is just $0.50, and all proceeds benefit the programs, services, and collections of the Oak Creek Public Library.

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One-on-One Aging & Disability Resource Help

Civic Center

Oct. 28th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Free one-on-one assistance is available from Andy Bethke, the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Outreach Social Worker.

Registration is not required.

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Family, Teen, and Children's Programs

Music and Movement

Multi-purpose Room

Mondays,

Sept. 9th - Oct. 14th

6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

This 30-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-5, with an adult (siblings welcome). We'll be incorporating music and movement into all books, songs, and rhymes.

Registration is not required.

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Baby Story Time

Story Time Room

Tuesdays,

Sept. 10th - Oct. 15th

9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
OR
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

This 15-20-minute Story Time is geared toward children ages birth to 24 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Come enjoy short stories, songs, and lapsit rhymes that foster early literacy. Play time with toys to follow.

Registration is not required. Please only attend one time slot per day.

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Toddler Story Time

Story Time Room

Wednesdays,

Sept. 11th - Oct. 16th

9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
OR
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

This 20 minute Story Time is geared toward children ages 2-3, with an adult (siblings welcome). It incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes and will be followed by a play time.

Registration is not required. Please only attend one time slot per day.

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Family Fun

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Multi-purpose Room

Oct. 3rd, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Bring your stuffed animal friend for crafts, a story time, and a stuffed animal sleepover. Be sure to check Facebook to see what kind of fun the stuffed animal friends find after the library closes.

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

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Middle School: Nerf Fights

Multi-purpose Room

Oct. 4th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us on this no-school day to battle with your friends. We will be doing a ton of physical activity, so remember to wear comfortable clothing to move around in. Bring your own Nerf Blaster and let the battle begin! We'll supply standard sized Nerf Darts, so please leave yours at home. Cohosted with Milwaukee Nerf Outings (MANO).

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

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October 7-12

Teens can visit the 2nd floor Service Desk any time from October 7-12 to choose two free books! Items up for grabs include Advance Reading Copies (ARCs) and young adult (YA) titles of new quality. Available while supplies last. This program is geared toward teens. Registration is not required.

Learn more about the giveaway

STEAM Lab: Look to the Stars!

Story Time Room

Oct. 7th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Let's go to the stars! We'll learn about constellations, the planets, and other items about space. We will be doing some activities and experiments, so please wear something that you are okay with getting messy.

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

After School Art Club

Story Time Room

Oct. 9th, 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.

Latch and Learn

A Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support Group

Story Time Room

Oct. 10th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

This monthly support group is led by Oak Creek Health Department Certified Lactation Counselors. We can help with latch, supply issues, positioning, and more.

This program is geared toward breast/chest feeding parents and their babies (siblings welcome). Expectant parents are also welcome. Registration is not required.

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Preschool Story Time

Story Time Room

Oct. 17th, 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.

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A stack of colorful closed books leaning against each other and piled on top of one another.

Story Time at Fall Fest

Drexel Town Square

Oct. 19th

9:30 - 9:50 a.m.

10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

Meet us at Fall Fest for Story TIme! This 20-minute interactive Story Time incorporates stories, songs, and rhymes.

This program is geared toward children ages 2-6, with an adult, though all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.

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Middle School: Escape Room

Story Time Room

Oct. 21st, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Can you complete all of the puzzles in under an hour during our escape room challenge? Join us in completing some activities, puzzles, and challenges during this event.

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

LEGO® Club

Story Time Room

Oct. 22nd, 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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The Art Hour

Story Time Room

Oct. 25th, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Art is about the journey, not the destination! Let your child's imagination run free at this drop-in process art hour.

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

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Teal canvas on a dark blue table ease set behind a two paint pots and a green mug holding four paint brushes.

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Oak Creek Public Library
8040 S 6th St
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-766-7900
library@oakcreekwi.gov

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