Virtual Backpack
Submit Your Event!
If you have an Oak Creek-Franklin event that would like to have posted, please click "Submit Your Event" below. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Heide at c.heide@ocfsd.org.
ARE YOU THE NEXT OAK CREEK IDOL?
SIGN UP FOR THE OAK CREEK IDOL SHOWCASE!
The Oak Creek Idol Semi-Finals & Finals will take place
at Lake Vista Park during the July 3rd Party like a Patriot
Celebration & Fireworks
Auditions by video submission beginning January 10
Deadline for Video Submissions is May 7
Semi-Finals: Friday, July 3 - 4pm-5:00pm
Finals: Friday, July 3 - 5pm-6:00pm
Space is limited
All ages welcome!
One winner will receive a trophy and prizes!
Warm up your vocal cords and step up to the mic, you could be the next Oak Creek Idol!
Please email 2 min video submissions to
pnevarez@oakcreekwi.gov
Visit the Fourth of July page (https://www.oakcreekwi.gov/resident/events/4th-of-july-celebration/register-for-activities) to register and view official contest rules and the official entry form
OAK CREEK LIBRARY
(414) 766-7900
8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154
library@oakcreekwi.gov
SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS
March 30 - April 2
Visit our events calendar to see all of our programs’ dates, times, ages, and registration requirements.
STEAM LAB
Monday, April 6 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Story Time Room
Grades 2-5. Registration is required.
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
Wednesday, April 8 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Story Time Room
Grades 2-5. Registration is required.
READ LEARN CREATE
Thursday, April 16 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Story Time Room
Ages 3-7. No registration required.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CRAFT CLUB
Monday, April 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Story Time Room
Grades 6-8. Registration is required.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Mondays, April 20-27* | 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
*El día de los niños - Children’s Day w/OC HS students on April 27!
Multi-purpose Room
Ages 2-5. No registration required.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, April 28 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Story Time Room
Ages 4-11. No registration required.
FIND MORE PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDREN, TWEENS, AND TEENS ON OUR WEBSITE!
A Special Event by: The Oak Creek Health Department & The Salvation Army Senior Center
10th Annual Oak Creek Health Fair
Join us at our 10th Annual Health Fair to discover local programs, activities, businesses, and helpful resources, including library services, aging and disability support, mental health resources, and more. There will be something for everyone! Thursday 30th April, 2026 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: The Salvation Army Senior Center 8853 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Join us for this free event and enjoy:
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood sugar screenings
- Fall risk assessments
- CPR demonstrations
- First aid: Stop the Bleed demonstrations
- Practitioner-assisted sample stretching
- Eyeglass cleanings & adjustments
- Rental, mortgage & energy application assistance
- On-the-spot health insurance quotes
- Naloxone trainings Free gunlocks and so much more
About the Virtual Backpack
The Virtual Backpack for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, is our "eco-friendly" approach to distributing information supporting the district's educational goals and mission.
Rather than sending hard copies of non-school flyers via ‘captive’ students backpacks (which previously only took place at the elementary level and was a practice ended over five years ago), we post approved information this page. It is estimated that this will save nearly 1,000 hours per year in labor, reduces the annoyance and complaints from many parents, and conserves natural resources both in paper consumption and recycling or waste costs.
During the school year, periodic notices are sent to all parent/guardians reminding them that flyer information is posted online and to check their student’s “virtual backpack”
Organizations wishing to submit information to be posted in the Virtual Backpack must do so by completed Flyer Request Form with attached PDF available on the website or at: http://www.ocfsd.org/community/events-postings/sub... at least 10 days in advance of the desired posting date.