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

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.

OCPL Puzzle Race

Multi-purpose Room

May 2nd, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the first OCPL Puzzle Race! Teams of 2-4 members will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 1.5 hour time limit.

This program is open to adults and teens. Registration is required.

Rules & registration

Library Board Meeting

Tower Room

May 8th, 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

OCPL Trivia Night

Multi-purpose Room

May 9th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Are you feelin’ quizzy? Join us for a night full of trivia and fun! Snacks, beverages, and music will accompany a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Members of the winning team will receive an OCPL Trivia trophy and a gift card to a local business.

Registration is required. Please limit your team to a minimum of two members and a maximum of six members.

It's Raining Books! Bag Sale

Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Book Nook

The donations keep pouring in, and the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library want to share the bounty with you. Fill a provided bag for $5 with any regularly priced books, DVDs, or audiobooks and start reading. Plus, specially marked items are half-off!

All proceeds benefit the programs, services, and collections of the Oak Creek Public Library. Cash only. All sales are final; no refunds or credits will be issued for items purchased.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Civic Center

May 14th, 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.

Find out more

Computer Class

Intro to Facebook

Technology Training Lab

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

Do you wish that you knew more about how to use Facebook to connect with other family members, friends, and colleagues? Topics include: how to change your profile picture, how to send a message and post to other users' walls, friending and liking, and privacy settings.

This is a single-session class. Registration is required.

Poetry Open Mic Night

Multi-purpose Room

May 16th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m

Take the stage or simply come to enjoy our community's talented poets. Winners of the Poetry Contest from April 2025 will be awarded at the beginning of this event and then invited to share their winning entries.

This program is open to all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like to participate in the open mic, registration is recommended but not required.

Rules & registration

The library will be closed May 26.

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Family, Teen, and Children's Programs

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.

Learn more

Family Fun

Fairies and Gardens

Multi-purpose Room

May 1st, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a fairy garden party. We'll read stories about fairies, make crafts, play games, and create items you can take home to make your own fairy garden.

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

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Free Comic Book Day Giveaway

2nd floor Service Desk

May 3rd, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Teens, visit the 2nd floor Service Desk on Saturday, May 3 to choose a free comic book and a DC or Marvel Hero button! One comic book/button OR button per patron, while supplies last.

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

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STEAM Lab

The Great Monarch Butterfly

Story Time Room

May 5th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Come with us as we explore everything there is to know about monarch butterflies.

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

Latch and Learn

A Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support Group

Story Time Room

May 8th, 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.

Find out more

After School Art Club

Story Time Room

May 14th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Read Learn Create

Story Time Room

May 15th, 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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Teen Volunteer Orientation

Multi-purposr Room

May 17th, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Come and learn about the teen volunteer program and opportunities available this summer. This orientation is required for new volunteers and encouraged for returning volunteers.

This program is for those entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025. Registration is required.

Middle School: Indoor Camp Hour

Story Time Room

May 19th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun indoor camp hour where we’ll sing songs, play camp games, and do crafts.

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

LEGO® Club

Story Time Room

May 27th, 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.

Find out more

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 books that are perfect to read when you have a few days off.

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

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