Events & Newsletter

	July 2026
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			1	2 Chalk the Walk: Celebrating America's 250th Chalk the Walk: Celebrating America's 250th July 2, 2026 Chalk the Walk:Celebrating America’s 250th Stop in for chalk and then get to decoratingthe sidewalks around the Library in honor of America’s 250thBirthday. Do you live or work on MainStreet? Please join us by decorating yoursidewalk! See more details Thursday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup July 2, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We will have a wide variety of toys available in our children's area. Come play for a little bit and have some fun with other kids. If you can only come for part of the time - please do, we would love to see you! A parent or caregiver must accompany children A playgroup is a casual gathering of young children and their parents or caregivers for play and social interaction. See more details • •	3 Library Closed Library Closed July 3, 2026 - July 4, 2026 See more details Silent Book Club @ City Park Silent Book Club @ City Park July 3, 2026 Adult Silent Book Club 📚 Read Together. Quietly. 📍 Oconto City Park, 5182 Cty RD N, Oconto 9:00–10:30 AM Enjoy uninterrupted silent reading time. Bring whatever you're currently reading—a book, magazine, e-reader, audiobook, or graphic novel. 10:30–11:00 AM Continue reading quietly or join others for casual conversation about books and reading. This will be in pavilion B (the one closest to the water). Find a comfortable spot in the park to read. Bring a chair or blanket, or settle in on the beach and enjoy the view while you read. No assigned reading. No pressure. Just a relaxing morning of reading in good company. 🪑 Bring a chair if you'd like! 🏖️ Beach reading is encouraged! 📖 All readers welcome. See more details • •	4 Library Closed Library Closed July 3, 2026 - July 4, 2026 See more details •
5	6	7 Tunes on Tuesday Tunes on Tuesday July 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crafts and activities for kids at the weekly Oconto music event- Tunes on Tuesday. Bring a lawnchair, pick a spot by the Gazebo behind the Beyer Home and get ready to listen and dance to some great music! Send the kids over to the Library table for free crafts and activties. See you there! See more details •	8 1903 Book Club 1903 Book Club July 8, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join us to talk about books! Please email the library at oco@ocontolibrary.org for a list of our upcoming titles See more details •	9 Thursday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup July 9, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We will have a wide variety of toys available in our children's area. Come play for a little bit and have some fun with other kids. If you can only come for part of the time - please do, we would love to see you! A parent or caregiver must accompany children A playgroup is a casual gathering of young children and their parents or caregivers for play and social interaction. See more details 2pm Second Thursday Book Club 2pm Second Thursday Book Club July 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm This informal group meets the second Thursday of the month to share favorite books and get recommendations for new reads. See more details • •	10 10:30am Preschool Storytime 10:30am Preschool Storytime July 10, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet us in the children’s area to sing some songs, listen to stories and make a craft. This is geared towards preschool age children, but children of all ages are welcome. A caregiver or parent must accompany children. See more details •	11
12	13	14 Bond Rm 2-4pm Squishy Painting Bond Rm 2-4pm Squishy Painting July 14, 2026 For children ages 5 and up. Please call to sign up. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. See more details Tunes on Tuesday Tunes on Tuesday July 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crafts and activities for kids at the weekly Oconto music event- Tunes on Tuesday. Bring a lawnchair, pick a spot by the Gazebo behind the Beyer Home and get ready to listen and dance to some great music! Send the kids over to the Library table for free crafts and activties. See you there! See more details • •	15	16 Thursday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup July 16, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We will have a wide variety of toys available in our children's area. Come play for a little bit and have some fun with other kids. If you can only come for part of the time - please do, we would love to see you! A parent or caregiver must accompany children A playgroup is a casual gathering of young children and their parents or caregivers for play and social interaction. See more details •	17 10:30am Preschool Storytime 10:30am Preschool Storytime July 17, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet us in the children’s area to sing some songs, listen to stories and make a craft. This is geared towards preschool age children, but children of all ages are welcome. A caregiver or parent must accompany children. See more details •	18
19	20	21 Bond Rm 2-4pm Egg Excavation Bond Rm 2-4pm Egg Excavation July 21, 2026 For children ages 5 and up. Please call to sign up. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. See more details Tunes on Tuesday Tunes on Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crafts and activities for kids at the weekly Oconto music event- Tunes on Tuesday. Bring a lawnchair, pick a spot by the Gazebo behind the Beyer Home and get ready to listen and dance to some great music! Send the kids over to the Library table for free crafts and activties. See you there! See more details • •	22 Bond Rm 2-4pm Velvet Dinosaur Posters Bond Rm 2-4pm Velvet Dinosaur Posters July 22, 2026 This craft is for teens and tweens. Please call to sign up. See more details •	23 Thursday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup July 23, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We will have a wide variety of toys available in our children's area. Come play for a little bit and have some fun with other kids. If you can only come for part of the time - please do, we would love to see you! A parent or caregiver must accompany children A playgroup is a casual gathering of young children and their parents or caregivers for play and social interaction. See more details J&R Aquatic Animal Presentation J&R Aquatic Animal Presentation July 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 🎟️ FREE \| All Ages Welcome! Travel back in time with J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue for a prehistoric adventure! 🦎 Discover the living descendants of ancient creatures and learn how reptiles, amphibians, and other amazing animals connect us to the age of dinosaurs. 🪶 What to Expect: 🌋 Live animals that share traits with prehistoric species 🦖 Hands-on learning and up-close encounters 💡 Fun facts about evolution, adaptation, and survival 📸 Great photo opportunities for the whole family This educational and exciting event is part of the Summer Reading Program: Prehistoric Pets—perfect for curious minds and animal lovers alike! See more details • •	24 10:30am Preschool Storytime 10:30am Preschool Storytime July 24, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet us in the children’s area to sing some songs, listen to stories and make a craft. This is geared towards preschool age children, but children of all ages are welcome. A caregiver or parent must accompany children. See more details •	25
26	27 Wisconsin Wildlife Discovery Wisconsin Wildlife Discovery July 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A free, hands on program for youth! Get up close with real animal furs and tracks while discovering the wildlife that call Wisconsin Home. Recommended for ages 5-12, BUT All children are welcome! Hosted by Oconto County Land and Water Conservation Department See more details Diamond Art Keychains for Adults Diamond Art Keychains for Adults July 27, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Adults are invited to make a keychain. This is a free event and all materials are provided See more details • •	28 Bond Rm 2-4pm Dinosaur Building Bond Rm 2-4pm Dinosaur Building July 28, 2026 For children ages 5 and up. Please call to sign up. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. See more details Bond Room Board Meeting Bond Room Board Meeting July 28, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. These meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted on the City of Oconto's website and at the library. See more details Tunes on Tuesday Tunes on Tuesday July 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crafts and activities for kids at the weekly Oconto music event- Tunes on Tuesday. Bring a lawnchair, pick a spot by the Gazebo behind the Beyer Home and get ready to listen and dance to some great music! Send the kids over to the Library table for free crafts and activties. See you there! See more details • • •	29	30 Thursday Playgroup Thursday Playgroup July 30, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm We will have a wide variety of toys available in our children's area. Come play for a little bit and have some fun with other kids. If you can only come for part of the time - please do, we would love to see you! A parent or caregiver must accompany children A playgroup is a casual gathering of young children and their parents or caregivers for play and social interaction. See more details •	31 10:30am Preschool Storytime 10:30am Preschool Storytime July 31, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Meet us in the children’s area to sing some songs, listen to stories and make a craft. This is geared towards preschool age children, but children of all ages are welcome. A caregiver or parent must accompany children. See more details •

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