Oak Creek Public Library

Looking for a Halloween costume? "Shop" the free swap hosted by the <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library</a> on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last. 
Have a costume to donate? Drop off like-new and newly-cleaned costumes/accessories at the library's 1st floor Service Desk from Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 24. Donations will not be accepted on the day of the event. We will not accept face paint or makeup. We reserve the right to remove costumes for any reason. 

This program is for all ages and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration is not required. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Halloween Costume Swap at Oak Creek Public Library

Milwaukee County

Oak Creek

Wisconsin

Halloween Costume Swap at Oak Creek Public Library

Looking for a Halloween costume? "Shop" the free swap hosted by the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library on Saturday,...

Erv's Mug

Free to Play Trivia with America's Pub Quiz every Saturday from 8 pm - 10 pm. The kitchen is open till 9, so grab an appetizer or some dinner while you're at it. Fun for everyone including families. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required! Prizes to the top three teams

Local Event: Trivia Fun for Everyone

Trivia Fun for Everyone

Free to Play Trivia with America's Pub Quiz every Saturday from 8 pm - 10 pm. The kitchen is open till 9, so grab an appetizer...

Waukesha County Expo Center

THIS IS A 2-DAY SHOW: FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 10-6 &amp; SATURDAY, Oct. 3, 10-4
·61 Quality Dealers from 10 states.&nbsp; ·Like no other antiques show in Wisconsin! 

<ul>
 <li>Find authentic, affordable, time-tested, human-friendly antiques here.</li>
 <li>Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188</li>
 <li>Special Exhibit: “How Sweet It Is!”</li>
 <li>Admission $8, good both days. $1 Ticket Discount with this ad or at: <a href="https://www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.com</a> .</li>
 <li>A non-profit organization, proceeds benefit: Grants for historical preservation within Wisconsin and the Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society. </li>
 <li>Free parking.</li>
 <li>Good food. Friday night fish fry!</li>
 <li>ATM on premises. </li>
</ul>

Local Event: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale

Waukesha County

Waukesha

75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show...

THIS IS A 2-DAY SHOW: FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 10-6 & SATURDAY, Oct. 3, 10-4
·61 Quality Dealers from 10 states.  ·Like no other...

75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale

THIS IS A 2-DAY SHOW: FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 10-6 &amp; SATURDAY, Oct. 3, 10-4
·61 Quality Dealers from 10 states.&nbsp;&nbsp;·Like no other antiques show in Wisconsin! 

<ul>
 <li>Find authentic, affordable, time-tested, human-friendly antiques here.</li>
 <li>Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188</li>
 <li>Special Exhibit: “How Sweet It Is!”</li>
 <li>Admission $8, good both days. $1 Ticket Discount with this ad or at: <a href="https://www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.com</a> .</li>
 <li>A non-profit organization, proceeds benefit: Grants for historical preservation within Wisconsin and the Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society. </li>
 <li>Free parking.</li>
 <li>Good food. Friday night fish fry!</li><li>ATM on premises. </li>
</ul>

THIS IS A 2-DAY SHOW: FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 10-6 & SATURDAY, Oct. 3, 10-4
·61 Quality Dealers from 10 states.  ·Like no other...

Free to Play Trivia with America's Pub Quiz every Saturday from 8 pm - 10 pm. The kitchen is open till 9, so grab an appetizer or some dinner while you're at it. Fun for everyone including families. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required! Prizes to the top three teams
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Local Event: America's Pub Quiz Trivia Fun

America's Pub Quiz Trivia Fun

River Bend Nature Center

River Bend Nature Center is pleased to host the 14th Annual Chainsaw Carving &amp; Art Forest Festival on October 4th. During the free event, all ages are invited to watch chainsaw artists create incredible sculptures from logs; join the bidding fun when all carvings go to a lively public auction. 
Make a day of it…there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fresh air and fall weather.Food and&nbsp;Black Husky Brewing Craft beers


Stroll through the autumn forest guided by a Nature trivia trail, with plenty of facts for adults and for children. 
Families can explore the Chickadee Trail, featuring the story trail and&nbsp; interactive natural playscape winding through the forest.
Kids Climb…a unique opportunity for your child to harness up and discover the tree canopy guided by professional arborists.
Browse an ART&nbsp;FAIR&nbsp; featuring handmade, original works of art or crafts for sale.
Other activities include: adult and children’s craft activities, extensive silent auction, chainsaw raffle and the chainsaw carving auction. Try your hand at archery. Canoe and kayak rentals available to view the fall colors from the river.
9:00am – 2:00pm - Chainsaw carving demos,&nbsp;art fair,&nbsp;nature trivia trail, story trail, silent raffle, archery, canoe &amp; kayak rentals, children’s and adult activities and crafts, food, beer and refreshments
10am-2pm – Kid’s Climb - The Wisconsin Arborist Association sends kids high up into the trees 
2:15pm -CARVING AUCTION – all chainsaw carvings will go to a lively public auction.Join the bidding fun and take home a piece of original art!Be sure to stay for the auction - Bidding is exciting and 50% of the auction sales go directly to River Bend Nature Center to support environmental education programs and free trails.

Local Event: Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival

Racine County

Caledonia

Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival

River Bend Nature Center is pleased to host the 14th Annual Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival on October 4th.  During the...

Teens, visit the 2nd floor Service Desk any time from October 5-10 to choose two free books! Items up for grabs include Advance Reading Copies (ARCs) and young adult (YA) titles of new quality. Available while supplies last. 
This program is geared toward teens. Registration is not required. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: YA Giveaway at Oak Creek Public Library

YA Giveaway at Oak Creek Public Library

Teens, visit the 2nd floor Service Desk any time from October 5-10 to choose two free books! Items up for grabs include Advance...

This computer class is recommended for people who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (or who have taken a Beginner’s Microsoft Office computer class). Learn intermediate concepts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher such as: using tables and editing headers/footers, using conditional values and creating charts/graphs, animating slides and using timing, as well as creating shapes and inserting building blocks.&nbsp; 

Week 1 - October 8: Intermediate Word
<ul><li>Find and replace text, use the thesaurus and format painter.</li><li>Create a flyer by using Word Art, online pictures, text boxes, and shapes.</li><li>Create and edit a table.</li><li>Format the page layout by using bullets and numbers, adding columns, and inserting headers/footers and page numbers. </li></ul>



Week 2 - October 15: Intermediate Excel
<ul><li>Edit a spreadsheet and sort data.</li><li>Insert and delete rows/columns.</li><li>Use a formula, conditional formatting, comments, and freeze panes.</li><li>Create and edit a chart from the spreadsheet data.</li><li>Create a table and sort/filter data as well as delve into an advanced formula. </li></ul>


Week 3 - October 22: Intermediate PowerPoint
<ul><li>Insert various objects including video, audio, SmartArt, etc.</li><li>Apply various formatting changes to your slides.</li><li>Become skilled at using special effects such as transitions, animation, and timing.</li><li>Play your slide show and learn presentation tips that will enhance any presentation. </li></ul>

This class is held over a 3-week period and requires registration. Register by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Intermediate Microsoft Office at Oak Creek Public Library

Intermediate Microsoft Office at Oak Creek...

This computer class is recommended for people who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (or who have taken a...

Intermediate Microsoft Office at Oak Creek Public Library

Cudahy Family Library

Spend the day with fellow yarn lovers! Bring your fiber craft to work on in community with others, or sit quietly and get lost in your craft.

Local Event: I Love Yarn Day

I Love Yarn Day

Spend the day with fellow yarn lovers! Bring your fiber craft to work on in community with others, or sit quietly and get lost...

Hideaway Pub and Eatery

Join Us for Trivia Night! Fundraiser for Foster Kids

Trivia Night 2026 will be held at Hideaway Pub &amp; Eatery in Franklin on Friday, October 9, 2026. Guests will enjoy a fun evening featuring:
<ul>
 <li>Professionally hosted trivia</li>
 <li>Raffles and prizes</li>
 <li>Pizza and appetizers</li>
 <li>Great fellowship—all while supporting an incredible cause</li>
</ul>

Local Event: Trivia Night Fundraiser for Foster Kids

Trivia Night Fundraiser for Foster Kids

Join Us for Trivia Night!  Fundraiser for Foster Kids

Trivia Night 2026 will be held at Hideaway Pub & Eatery in Franklin on...

Author, lecturer, and researcher Chad Lewis showcases his on-site investigations of the Bigfoot of the north woods and the lake monster of Lake Pepin to phantom chickens and Hellhounds roaming rural Wisconsin. Filled with witness drawings, eye-witness testimony, weird photos, and bizarre sound clips, this presentation brings the investigation right to the audience. 
This program will take place in the Multi-purpose Room and is geared toward adults and teens. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library

Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek...

Author, lecturer, and researcher Chad Lewis showcases his on-site investigations of the Bigfoot of the north woods and the lake...

Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library

Local author Greg Jones will read from his second poetry collection. Books will be available for purchase.

Local Event:  Book Launch: "Apologies to the Morning" by Greg Jones

 Book Launch: "Apologies to the Morning" by...

Local author Greg Jones will read from his second poetry collection. Books will be available for purchase.

 Book Launch: "Apologies to the Morning" by Greg Jones

Join us for our annual wine tasting fundraiser!&nbsp;
Guests will enjoy quality wines, craft beers, and bountiful food throughout the evening as well as music, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle in this fun annual fundraiser for the Cudahy Family Library.
When:&nbsp;Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 pm ~ 10:00 pm Where:&nbsp;After Hours at The Cudahy Family Library,&nbsp;3500 Library Drive, Cudahy, Wisconsin Cost:&nbsp;$40 per person in advance, $45 at the door RSVP:&nbsp;By noon on October 16, 2026 To reserve your tickets purchase online through <a href="https://www.simpletix.com/e/a-harvest-tasting-tickets-291014" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SimpleTix</a> (additional fees will apply) or&nbsp;stop by the library any time during open hours

Local Event: Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

Join us for our annual wine tasting fundraiser! 
Guests will enjoy quality wines, craft beers, and bountiful food throughout...

Join us for a showing of the 1935 classic horror movie, The Bride of Frankenstein. Enjoy trivia, snacks, and free popcorn! Hosted by Greg Jones.

Local Event: Movie Showing: The Bride of Frankenstein

Movie Showing: The Bride of Frankenstein

Join us for a showing of the 1935 classic horror movie, The Bride of Frankenstein. Enjoy trivia, snacks, and free popcorn!...

Post Parking Lot

The American Legion Post #434 invites the community for a safe and fun trick or treat experience. Get ready for a costume contest and decorate your trunk for a chance to win prizes! This rain or shine event will move indoors if the weather is poor.

Local Event: Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

The American Legion Post #434 invites the community for a safe and fun trick or treat experience. Get ready for a costume...

Do you love to read Japanese comics? Celebrate Manga Day with us! Visit the 2nd floor Service Desk on November 3 to choose a free magnet. One magnet per person, available while supplies last. Remember that you can also check out all kinds of manga in the library’s graphic novel collection.&nbsp; 

This program is geared toward teens. Registration is not required. Find out more by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Manga Day Magnet Giveaway at Oak Creek Public Library

Manga Day Magnet Giveaway at Oak Creek Public...

Do you love to read Japanese comics? Celebrate Manga Day with us! Visit the 2nd floor Service Desk on November 3 to choose a...

Manga Day Magnet Giveaway at Oak Creek Public Library

In this advanced Excel computer class, you will learn how to use PivotTables. PivotTables are a powerful tool used to calculate, summarize, and analyze data, letting you see comparisons, patterns, and trends. This class is recommended for people who have an intermediate level knowledge of Excel (or who have taken an Intermediate Excel class).&nbsp; 

<ul><li>Create drop-downs with data validation and review filtering within a table.</li><li>Gain an understanding of PivotTables and then create, analyze data, and format within one.</li><li>Group Exercise 1: create a PivotTable with others in the class using an existing worksheet.</li><li>Learn how to filter within a PivotTable.</li><li>Group Exercise 2: replicate PivotTable examples with a large data set.</li><li>Create a PivotChart and adjust the data/apply filtering. </li></ul>


This is a single-session class and&nbsp;requires registration. Register by visiting <a href="https://oakcreeklibrary.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oakcreeklibrary.org/events</a> or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Advanced Excel: PivotTables at Oak Creek Public Library

Advanced Excel: PivotTables at Oak Creek Public...

In this advanced Excel computer class, you will learn how to use PivotTables. PivotTables are a powerful tool used to...

Advanced Excel: PivotTables at Oak Creek Public Library

Please join us for a Poetry Open Mic Night! Take the stage or simply come to enjoy our community's talented poets. Poems should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length and should not contain any profanity. Further guidelines are listed below.
Guidelines
<ul><li>Poetry may be in any poetic style and on any subject.</li><li>A poem in its entirety must be an original work by the person doing the reading.<ul><li>Plagiarism is a serious offense with serious consequences.</li><li>Poet may not use any AI software to create poem.</li></ul></li><li>Only one poem per person is allowed.</li><li>All poems must be read in English.</li><li>Poems containing profanity/language that is vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate will not be accepted.</li></ul>
This program will take place in the Multi-purpose Room and is open to teens &amp; adults. If you would like to read your poem, registration is recommended but not required. Those who have registered will be given the opportunity to read in the order they signed up. Registration is not required for general attendance. Register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/events or over the phone by calling 414-766-7900.

Local Event: Poetry Open Mic Night at Oak Creek Public Library

Poetry Open Mic Night at Oak Creek Public Library

Please join us for a Poetry Open Mic Night! Take the stage or simply come to enjoy our community's talented poets. Poems should...

American Legion Post #434 Lower Building

Get into the seasonal spirit at this festive holiday market featuring a variety of arts and crafts. Join the community at the American Legion Post #434 Lower Building to find unique gifts and support local creators.

Local Event: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Get into the seasonal spirit at this festive holiday market featuring a variety of arts and crafts. Join the community at the...

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75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale

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