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

OCPL Poetry Contest

April 1st - 30th

Celebrate National Poetry Month by participating in OCPL's annual Poetry Contest! There are three age categories:

Middle School (ages 11-13)
High School (ages 14-18)
Adult (18+)

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 at the Poetry Open Mic Night on May 16, 2025 and be invited to read their poems aloud if they would like.

Submission rules

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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

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Technology Training Lab

April 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

Apr. 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.

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Library Board Meeting

Tower Room

Apr. 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

Getting Your House Ready to Sell

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 15th, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m

Learn expert tips on staging, decluttering, and boosting curb appeal. Maximize your property's value and attract potential buyers with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a first-time seller or looking to optimize your process, this class has you covered. Elevate your home-selling experience and achieve the best results!

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

Six-Minute Memoir Workshop

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 22nd, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Hosted by author Mary Helen Stefaniak, this workshop is an opportunity to capture a place, a person, or a moment from your past and bring it to life by writing a six-minute memoir of your own.

This program is geared toward teens & adults. Registration is required.

The library will be closed April 9th, 18th, and 19th.

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Family, Teen, and Children's Programs

Character Championship

Ends Apr. 7th

Make sure to vote each week for your favorite characters. The third & final round of voting is April 1-7.

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,

Apr. 14th - May 12th

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,

Apr. 15th - May 13th

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,

Apr. 16th - May 14th

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

Financial Literacy Night with Educators Credit Union

Multi-purpose Room

Apr. 3rd, 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 Educators Credit Union.

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

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STEAM Lab

Mad Hatter Math Lab

Story Time Room

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

Join us for an Alice in Wonderland themed night of math fun with crafts and activities.

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

Read Learn Create

Story Time Room

Apr. 17th, 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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Middle School: Virtual Tour of Ancient Egypt

Story Time Room

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

Cruise down the Nile and explore the Great Pyramids for a fun virtual tour of ancient Egypt. Crafts and games will follow the tour!

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

LEGO® Club

Story Time Room

Apr. 22nd, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

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 discuss some books we love to continue the trend following "I Love My Library!" Month.

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

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