Oak Creek WI Public Library

Join us for today's Preschool Story Time with special guests from the Department of Public Works. Parents with their children ages 3-5 (and siblings!) can meet us in the Multi-purpose Room at 4:00 p.m. for a story before we head outside to see the DPW excavator.

Yesterday's Art Club theme was 'Beads, Gems and Buttons'. If you enjoyed these summer sessions, join us again this fall for After School Art Club: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

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Our window mural is filling out nicely! 🐳 Want to add your name? Just register for our Summer Reading Challenge: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src

After logging 15 days of reading, you'll also receive a prize...available while supplies last! Good luck, readers.

Today’s LEGO Club theme was to “build a hotel," and we certainly love these ingenious designs! Thank you for attending our summer sessions—we'll see you again this fall: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Visit our 2nd floor to view "'We Stand on Their Shoulders': A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting" from July 24 through August 21.

This exhibit explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders. Covering the ratification of the 19th Amendment, 1921 Wisconsin Equal Rights Act, 1924 Indian Citizenship Act, and 1965 Voting Rights Act, the eight-panel display shares the important story of women's quest for political rights and recognition through quotes, photographs, and a timeline of events.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Historical Society for providing us with this traveling display!

Faster. Higher. Stronger. Stay up to date on the upcoming Summer Olympics with NewsBank's "Sports" Suggested Topic. Explore athletes, rankings, champions, and more. Log in with your library card here: https://0-infoweb-newsbank-com.classic.countycat.mcfls.org/apps/news/easy-search?p=AWNB

Happy Moon Day! On this day 55 years ago, humans took one giant leap for mankind. Let's celebrate these history-makers and the others who have moonwalked since: ow.ly/qwBj50SkyoH. You can also find Apollo 11 and other space-related books right here at Oak Creek Public Library.

Thanks to Woof Gang Rescue for bringing these adorable adoptable dogs today! For a list of all adoptable dogs go to woofgangrescue.com.

Do you have any unwanted books lying around? Donate them to the library! The Friends of the Library are especially in need of children's books including easy readers, board books, graphic novels, chapter books, and picture books. https://oakcreeklibrary.org/donations

Bring your imagination and creative thinking skills to our Art Club. Today, we used cotton balls. Next week...who knows?! You'll just have to attend to find out. 😉

Art Club meets Wednesdays at 1:30 during July. Remember to register before attending: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Adventure Begins at your Library! Join this window mural overlooking Drexel Town Square by registering for our Summer Reading Challenge.

When you log 15 days of reading, you'll receive a prize (while supplies last)! Details can be found on our website: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src

Our latest LEGO Club challenge was to create a unique build using just one color. Stop by again next Tuesday afternoon for the final club meeting of the summer: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

In our Saturday program by Tatiana's Tiny Zoo, participants learned about different reptiles from around the world, how they have adapted to their unique environments, and how they are different from the ones found in Wisconsin! 🐢 🐍 🦎 Our thanks go to all of those of you who attended.

Would you be interested in joining an OCPL writing club for adults? Fill out this quick survey to let us know:

Writing Club for Adults Interest Survey

Members of our Art Club decorated picture frames at their last meeting. There are still a couple spots open for tomorrow's meeting, if your kids (in grades 3-6) are interested in attending: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Andy Armadillo of Texas Roadhouse visited the Farmers Market this past Saturday. He was handing out flyers for 'Friends of the Library Night at Texas Roadhouse', a fundraiser taking place at their Oak Creek location on July 24 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Friends will receive 10% of your total food purchase when you present a designated flyer to your server, both for dine-in and to-go. More flyers are avaialble for pick up at every library Service Desk.

Remember to save some room for desert! The Friends will also hold a bake sale in the lobby of Texas Roadhouse on the same night. See y’all there!

The City Clerk taught us all about voting at last week's Preschool Story Time. Join us again this Thursday at 4:00 p.m. for a whole new story time session! More details can be found on our events calendar: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Adventure begins at your library! You'll find plenty of book recommendations to help your children complete the Summer Reading Challenge right here on Bitmoji Library: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/bitmoji-library

This year's Summer Reading Challenge ends August 10, so remember to log your hours before then: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src

Summer Reading Challenge – Oak Creek Library Welcome to the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join Oak Creek Public Library in reading over the summer. This all-ages Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 8 – Saturday, August 10. Upon registration, participants will have their name added to the window mur...

Can't get enough of your favorite stories? Learn more about current and upcoming writers in NewsBank's “Books and Authors,” "Leisure Activities," and “Performing and Fine Arts” Suggested Topics. Get started by logging into our resource.

To learn more, click here https://0-infoweb-newsbank-com.classic.countycat.mcfls.org/apps/news/easy-search?p=AWNB and log in with your library card.

Find books like "It Happened One Summer," "Demon Copperhead," "The 272," and more through our monthly DIY Book Club: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/diy-book-club

Birds of a feather flock together! 🐦 Thank you all for coming to today’s Family Fun program. Join us again next week for Adventure Trivia held at the same time, same place: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Adventure Begins at Your Library! ⛵ The Summer Reading Program is in full swing, and the library has a lot of other fun programs to keep you busy all season.

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Set sail for adventure! Become part of this seaworthy window mural by registering for our Summer Reading Challenge: https://oakcreeklibrary.beanstack.org

Join us in the Multi-purpose Room this Friday for Intergenerational Story Time. We welcome children of all ages with their caregivers as well as seniors from the community, including some special guests from The Waters. The session features stories and songs followed by a playtime and social for all attendees.

Registration is not required. oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Today's LEGO Club theme was 'build a city'. Join us again next week at 1:30! Details: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events

Thanks, Tehan Greenhouses, for gifting us the flowers in our Serenity Garden. 🌷🌼

You can find your own beautiful blooms by at their location right here in Oak Creek:

TEHAN GREENHOUSES, INC. Locally owned and operated in Oak Creek, Tehans' plant nursery offers beautiful & hearty hanging baskets, vegetable plants, bedding plants & more.

Tired of the daily grind? Escape the hustle and unwind under the sun with these beach reads and summer romance movies. Whether you're lounging at home or soaking up rays at the beach, these romantic books and movies are the perfect companions for your summer adventures: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/63084

Get ready to nurture early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes and get excited to meet a few special guests at our weekly Preschool Story Times. This Thursday at 4:00 p.m., we'll get to meet the City Clerk!

Come and stay at the Enchanted Woods Campground! 🎣 ⛺️ Our Imagination Station changes themes every month to keep things interesting for you & your kiddos.