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Turn Summer Into a Reading Challenge Your Whole Family Will Enjoy

Join your Library’s summer reading challenge and make reading a fun, flexible part of family life. With simple steps, age-appropriate goals, hands-on activities, and exciting rewards, this program keeps kids motivated while helping them build strong reading habits—and gives the whole family a chance to win prizes along the way.
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The awesome power of reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,ooo Books Before Kindergarten helps families prepare young children for school by encouraging regular reading from birth through the start of kindergarten.
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Ignite Young Readers’ Confidence with Griffin Buddies

Looking for a fun and supportive way to help your child grow as a reader this summer? Griffin Buddies pairs young emerging readers with encouraging teen volunteers for one‑on‑one reading time throughout the summer.

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Need help with technology questions, or resume writing? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian!

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Visit the Library Virtually

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Clementine the Lizard of Oz

Learn more about Clementine, our Library’s Animal Ambassador!

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Friends of the Library

Join the Friends of the Library! The Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library is a nonprofit group created to support the mission of the Oconomowoc Public Library by raising funds for the Library for special programs and purposes.

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Friends Library Store

Check out Your Library Store run by the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library! Find shirts, sweatshirts, bags, coffee mugs, onesies, and, just added, baseball caps in a variety of sizes and colors.

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Proceeds from the sale of these items will be used to help support Library programs and Clementine.

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New Items & Reading Lists

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LibraryReads

Top 10 Books Recommended By Librarians Across the Country

New York Times Fiction Bestsellers

New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers