Bridges Library Systemwide Event Calendar

Preschool Grab and van Gogh: Cherry Pie

Time: November 2, 2026 - November 16, 2026

Library: Delafield Public Library

Location: Children's Library

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Laura Froh Photography Exhibit

Time: November 2, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Library: Dwight Foster ( Fort Atkinson ) Public Library

Location: Jones Gallery

Stop by the Jones Gallery in November to view Branches of Time, a Wisconsin tree photography exhibit...

Exploring the Art of Rangoli

Time: November 6, 2026 - November 10, 2026

Library: New Berlin Public Library

Location: Youth Services Department

Discover the delicate art of Rangoli with New Berlin artist Deepa and Suhas Pawar.Using colored sand...

Fiber Arts

Time: November 6, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Powers ( Palmyra ) Memorial Library

Location: Upstairs Seating Area

Learn to crochet, or chat while you work on your own fiber project. Knitters, weavers, spinners, and...

Fiber Friday

Time: November 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 2

Bring your own project or use our materials to create something new!Some basic supplies and material...

All-Day Fiber Arts Fanatics

Time: November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: Community Room

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support? Or...

Family Fun at the Library - Turkey Fun

Time: November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Johnson Creek Public Library

Location: Community Room A/B

GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Family Fun is coming to the Library! Get the whole family together and join us for ...

LEGO Club

Time: November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Build, challenge, and create at our monthly LEGO Club! Use the library’s abundance of LEGOs to try...

Luffa Sponges and Soap

Time: November 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Powers ( Palmyra ) Memorial Library

Create your own unique sponges and soaps using locally grown sponges! With luffas grown right here i...

Monday Makers

Time: November 9, 2026 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Pick up a to-go bag and create a craft at home. Available while supplies last. Ages 5-12....

Messy Mondays

Time: November 9, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Library: Pewaukee Public Library

Location: Children's Programming Room

Got a case of the Mondays? Stop on by for a fun, sensory filled art project! Drop in anytime between...

Storytime

Time: November 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Ice Age Trail Room

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Button Trees Memory Cafe

Time: November 9, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Library Memory Project

To celebrate fall and the changing of the leaves, we are going to be making button trees! Decorate y...

Monster Bookmarks!

Time: November 9, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

November is Family Literacy Month, and what better way to celebrate than making bookmarks together!�...

Pokémon Kids Club!

Time: November 9, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Celebrate your favorite Pokémon at our new Pokémon Club for kids! We will meet once a month to pla...

Early Explorers

Time: November 9, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Library: Pauline Haass ( Sussex ) Public Library

Drop in and have fun with STEAM projects. These projects are planned with younger creators in mind. ...

Papercraft Party

Time: November 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Spaulding Conference Room

Looking for the perfect card for a special occasion?Or maybe you’d love to create unique bookmarks...

Adult Maker Mondays (Ages 18+)  

Time: November 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Studio 321

Explore your creative side, learn new skills, and enjoy an evening of making. Join us for our third...

Needle Crafters

Time: November 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Karl Junginger ( Waterloo ) Memorial Library

Location: Hyer Conference Room

All skill levels welcome. Bring your projects and enjoy crafting with a group of people. Drop-in. ...

Homeschool @ the Library

Time: November 10, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Homeschool families are invited to gather for a special lesson. Best for ages 8-12. Children ages 5-...

Teen After School Activities

Time: November 10, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Teen Zone

Join us after school every Tuesday and Wednesday for games, crafts, and activities. The fourth Tuesd...

Homeschool Music & Art Discovery Class

Time: November 10, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 1

Homeschool children and families are invited to make new friends and explore music and art education...

DIY Dice Trays

Time: November 10, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Pewaukee Public Library

Location: Community Room

Dice are noisy on hard tabletops, and they’ve been known to bounce around. With your own custom di...

Kid Lit & Crafts

Time: November 10, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 1

Coloring Club is getting a glow-up!  Join us in the same soothing environment for easy crafts, YouT...

Fall Snacks

Time: November 10, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Library: Big Bend Village Library

Location: Board Room

Join us in learning how to make Fall-themed snacks!...

Maker Night: Paint a Winter Themed Decoration

Time: November 10, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

Maker Night: Paint a Winter Themed Decoration(To allow for more people to take this class it will be...

Fiber Arts Fanatics

Time: November 10, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: Harnischfeger Activity Room

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Maker Morning: Paint a Winter Themed Decoration

Time: November 11, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

Maker Morning: Paint a Winter Themed Decoration(To allow for more people to take this class it will ...

Storytime with Melissa

Time: November 11, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Butler Public Library

Join Mrs. Melissa on the Clarke House front lawn for outdoor songs, stories, and fun! ...

Cozy Crafters

Time: November 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: Community Room (large)

Join us for a quiet, cozy gathering where crafters of all kinds can work on their projects in a welc...

Art Club for Teens

Time: November 11, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Dwight Foster ( Fort Atkinson ) Public Library

Location: Storytime Room

Continue working on your current art project or start a new one with our supplies! Basic art supplie...

Kids Crafternoon

Time: November 11, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: L.D. Fargo ( Lake Mills ) Public Library

Location: Library Hall Meeting Room

Join us for hands-on crafts. Get creative! Get Messy!For kids in grades K-5....

Curiosity Club

Time: November 11, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Some after-school science fun! Enjoy some interesting STEAM-based activities, and learn how they wor...

Artist-in-Residence Pop-Up Event: Needle Felting a Lightbulb Ornament

Time: November 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

Artist-in-Residence Pop-Up Event: Needle Felting a Lightbulb OrnamentJoin us for this special event ...

Watercolor Wonders

Time: November 11, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Learn to paint with watercolors with step-by step instructions.This month: Holiday CardsRegistration...

LEGO Club

Time: November 11, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Pauline Haass ( Sussex ) Public Library

Location: Quad/Graphics Room

Join other LEGO enthusiasts and build with the library LEGOS! Follow a building prompt or build to y...

Teen Advisory Board Meeting w/ Mini No-Bake Pies

Time: November 11, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Delafield Public Library

Location: Program Room

Make yourself a little pie-like treat before Thanksgiving rolls around.Click here to register.Please...

Watercolor Wonders

Time: November 12, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Learn to paint watercolor with step by step instructions.This month: Holiday CardsRegistration will ...

Children's Storytime

Time: November 12, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Library: Powers ( Palmyra ) Memorial Library

Location: Children's Area

Join us for an interactive story time with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, s...

Christmas Book Trees

Time: November 12, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Library: Alice Baker ( Eagle ) Memorial Library

Location: Large Meeting Room

Give an old book new life!  Materials will be provided.  Limit 10, call to register....

Handmade for the Holidays: Marble Coasters

Time: November 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 2

Get crafty and make a stylish coaster to give as a gift this holiday season.Registration Required...

Family Craft Night: Pie Slice Garland

Time: November 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Bark River Room

Create your own cute pie slice garland for fall. Recommended age: 5+, registration required....

The Creative Pause: An Inside Out Art Experience

Time: November 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

The Creative Pause: An Inside Out Art ExperienceJoin us for this class with Guest Artist Leah R. Ta...

Chain Reaction Crochet Group

Time: November 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Muskego Public Library

Location: Storytime Room

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Fiber Arts Circle

Time: November 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Bring your project and make new friends! All fiber arts are welcome–crochet, knit, cross-stitch, w...

Tin Bookshelf Adult Craft

Time: November 12, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Delafield Public Library

Location: Common Council Chambers

Construct your own mini bookshelf with our tiny books and accessories. All materials provided.Please...

The Creative Pause: An Inside Out Art Experience

Time: November 13, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

The Creative Pause: An Inside Out Art ExperienceJoin us for this class with Guest Artist Leah R. Ta...

Alcohol Ink Tiles Adult Craft

Time: November 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Library: Delafield Public Library

Location: Common Council Chambers

Make incredible alcohol ink art on ceramic tiles. All materials provided.Please register. Space is l...

Fiber Arts

Time: November 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Powers ( Palmyra ) Memorial Library

Location: Upstairs Seating Area

Learn to crochet, or chat while you work on your own fiber project. Knitters, weavers, spinners, and...

After Hours Event

Time: November 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Pewaukee Public Library

Location: Community Room

Back by popular demand!We're opening up the library after hours for another adults only evening, and...

LEGO Club

Time: November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: Community Room

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Junk Journaling

Time: November 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Library: Butler Public Library

Bring in a journal and start exploring new ways to journal. We’ll have some fun supplies to work w...

Open Studio Time

Time: November 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Studio 321

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Open Studio Time

Time: November 15, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Studio 321

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First Day of Holiday Card Drive

Time: November 16, 2026 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Library: Pauline Haass ( Sussex ) Public Library

Our Teen Advisory Board is coordinating a Holiday card drive.Please bring in your blank holiday card...

Teen Grab & Go: CD Scratch Art

Time: November 16, 2026 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Library: Pewaukee Public Library

Location: On-Site

Upcycle an old cd to create your own unique scratch art!  We’ll give you the supplies. You can co...

Storytime

Time: November 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Ice Age Trail Room

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CRAFTERNOON: Crafts for Adults!

Time: November 16, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Muskego Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 4

This month we are making wood burned coasters...

Fall Leaf Wreaths

Time: November 16, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Library Memory Project

Add some fall colors to your house by creating a fall leaf wreath! We will be using an assortment of...

Adulting 101: Creativity is Calling

Time: November 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Bark River Room

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CRAFTERNOON: Crafts for Adults!

Time: November 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Muskego Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 4

This month we are making wood burned coasters...

Fiber Arts Fanatics

Time: November 16, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: Harnischfeger Activity Room

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support? Or...

Needle Crafters

Time: November 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Karl Junginger ( Waterloo ) Memorial Library

Location: Hyer Conference Room

All skill levels welcome. Bring your projects and enjoy crafting with a group of people. Drop-in. ...

At Knit's End

Time: November 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room

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Teen After School Activities

Time: November 17, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Teen Zone

Join us after school every Tuesday and Wednesday for games, crafts, and activities. The fourth Tuesd...

Homeschool Music & Art Discovery Class

Time: November 17, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 1

Homeschool children and families are invited to make new friends and explore music and art education...

Bedazzling Books & Beyond for Teens

Time: November 17, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: L.D. Fargo ( Lake Mills ) Public Library

Location: Library Hall Meeting Room

Bedazzling Books & Beyond for TeensFor grades 6th-12th. On Tuesday, November 17th from 3:30 PM to 5 ...

Kid Lit & Crafts

Time: November 17, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 1

Coloring Club is getting a glow-up!  Join us in the same soothing environment for easy crafts, YouT...

Library Kids

Time: November 17, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: Pewaukee Public Library

Location: Children's Programming Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Come to the library! We’ll have books, games, crafts...

Kid Science: Speed Trials

Time: November 17, 2026 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: Town Hall ( North Lake ) Library

Location: Makerspace

There's science to be done at the library...Kid Science! From classic science fair projects to thing...

A Good Yarn Knitting Group

Time: November 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Delafield Public Library

Location: Program Room

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Teen Hunger Games Hangout

Time: November 17, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Program Room A/B

May the odds be ever in your favor! Join us for an evening of all things Hunger Games. We’ll discu...

Storytime Party: Fall Festival

Time: November 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Ice Age Trail Room

Join us for an extra special Storytime event with stories, rhymes, and activities all about fall! Al...

Storytime with Melissa

Time: November 18, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Library: Butler Public Library

Join Mrs. Melissa on the Clarke House front lawn for outdoor songs, stories, and fun! ...

Diamond Drop-in

Time: November 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Debbink Room

Enjoy diamond painting fun and conversation! Bring your own project to work on or choose one provid...

Writers' Circle

Time: November 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Library: Brookfield Public Library

Location: East Wing Meeting Room

Registration is required and begins Wednesday, September 9....

Teen After School Activities

Time: November 18, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Library: Waukesha Public Library

Location: Teen Zone

Join us after school every Tuesday and Wednesday for games, crafts, and activities. The fourth Tuesd...

Bring & Bling

Time: November 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Library: Hartland Public Library

Location: Ice Age Trail Room

Bring more bling into your life and come bedazzle with us! Bring an item you’d like to deck out an...

Cozy Crafters

Time: November 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: Community Room (large)

Join us for a quiet, cozy gathering where crafters of all kinds can work on their projects in a welc...

Artist-in-Residence Pop-Up Event: Needle Felting a Lightbulb Ornament

Time: November 18, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Mukwonago Community Library

Location: MetaSpace 511

Artist-in-Residence Pop-Up Event: Needle Felting a Lightbulb OrnamentJoin us for this special event ...

Canvas Creations

Time: November 18, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructionsThis month: Winter FoxRegistration will o...

Canvas Creations

Time: November 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Lyke Meeting Room

Learn to paint with acrylics with step-by-step instructionsThis month: Winter FoxRegistration will o...

Children's Storytime

Time: November 19, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Library: Powers ( Palmyra ) Memorial Library

Location: Children's Area

Join us for an interactive story time with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, s...

Crafternoons: Book Crafting

Time: November 19, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Library: New Berlin Public Library

Location: MakerStudio

Calling all crafty bookworms! Come make a bookish bouquet and a bookmark that won't fall out of your...

Fiber Arts Lab

Time: November 19, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Library: Pauline Haass ( Sussex ) Public Library

Get crafty with our new Fiber Arts Lab! Sign up and join to learn the basics of machine sewing, croc...

Handmade for the Holidays

Time: November 19, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Whitewater Public Library

Location: Meeting Room 2

Get crafty and make something to give as a gift this holiday season.A new project will be available ...

Crafting with Kayte

Time: November 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Library: Karl Junginger ( Waterloo ) Memorial Library

Location: Junginger Community Room

📅 Date: Thursday, November 19⏰ Time: 6:00pm📍 Karl Junginger Memorial LibraryBeads, felt, emb...

Teen Craft Club!

Time: November 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Library: Oconomowoc Public Library

Location: Debbink Room

Knitting! Sketching! Crochet! Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with ot...