Oak Creek Public Library Programs

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Be sure to check our events calendar to 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

Estate Planning

Multi-purpose Room

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

Preparing for the worst-case scenario is difficult. This workshop presented by Victor Frasher from Educators Credit Union covers what goes into estate planning and how you can protect your family and guarantee assets are shared as desired in case of death.

Registration is not required.

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One-on-One Tech Help

Technology Training Lab

Select Thursdays

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

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

Office for Beginners

Technology Training Lab

March 6th - 27th

6:00 - 8:30 p.m

Participants will learn the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Topics include: how to create a simple document, create a monthly expense spreadsheet, create a simple slideshow, create a business card, and more.

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Civic Center

Mar. 12th, 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.

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Library Board Meeting

Tower Room

Mar. 13th, 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

Book Talk and Signing

Multi-purpose Room

Mar. 18th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m

Meet authors Libby Shea, Nicholas Seidler, Robert Warnock, and Steven Warren Hill as they present their work "How to Celebrate Your Fandom." Following the discussion, copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Geared toward teens and adults. Registration is recommended.

The Great Library Treasuer Hunt Explore the treasures of all the public libraries in Milwaukee County

It's time for the Great Library Treasure Hunt!

By playing this game, you will explore all our incredible locations. You can pick up a map at any Milwaukee County public library. Learn more.

Family, Teen, and Children's Programs

Character Championship

Begins Mar. 3rd

Do you think your favorite character has what it takes to win a Character Championship? Your vote will decide! To be entered into the contest, your bracket must be in and completed between March 3-17. Then, make sure to vote each week for your favorite characters. The first round of voting will be from March 18-24, the second round from March 25-31, the third & final round from April 1-7.

Winners (those with correctly picked brackets) will receive a Book Nook coupon and an exclusive pin. Brackets and voting slips will be available at a table in front of the green train carriage located on the 1st floor of the library.

This program is for all ages. Registration is not required.

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Music and Movement

Multi-purpose Room

Mondays,

Jan. 6th - Mar. 17th

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,

Jan. 7th - Mar. 18th

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,

Jan. 8th - Mar. 19th

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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STEAM Lab

Krafty Kaleidoscopes

Story Time Room

Mar. 3rd, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the laws of reflection, refraction, and prisms while you create a homemade kaleidoscope.

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

Family Fun

Tea Rex Party

Multi-purpose Room

Mar. 6th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

You are invited to a t-rex tea party! Join us for a night of light refreshments, some lessons on etiquette, dinosaur games, crafts, and more.

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

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After School Art Club

Story Time Room

Mar. 12th, 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

Mar. 13th, 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.

Registration is not required.

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Middle School: Pop Culture Trivia Night

Story Time Room

Mar. 17th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Do you think you have what it takes to answer all of our pop culture questions? Join us for this tween trivia night and find out!

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

Read Learn Create

Story Time Room

Mar. 20th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This 15-20 minute story time is geared toward children ages 3-7, with an adult (siblings welcome). It features stories, songs, and rhymes that foster early literacy and will be followed by a craft related to the story.

Registration is not required.

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Spring Break Programs

March 24th - 27th

Monday @ 10:30 AM	Open Crafting (ages 4-11)
Monday @ 2:30 PM	*Meditation & Mindfulness (grades 6-8)
Tuesday @ 9:30 AM	Sensory Play (ages 3-5)
Wednesday @ 10:30 AM	*Coral Reef Adventures (grades 2-5)
Wednesday @ 2:30 PM	Family Dance Party (ages 4-11)
Thursday @ 10:30 AM	Peeps Art (ages 4-11)

*indicates registration is required

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LEGO® Club

Story Time Room

Mar. 25th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration is not required.

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Tune in to the latest episode of this podcast to hear our librarians' reading recommendations!

This time on Not Your Mother's Library, we suggest some easy reads to ease you into the new year.

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

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