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HomeMy WebLinkAboutattachment2PB 1 How to participate Summer and reading go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like Mario and Luigi, chips and salsa, or Shaggy and Scooby Doo. Our Summer Reading Challenge combines learning and fun to keep reading skills sharp, offer new reading adventures for all ages and make summer memorable. Let’s read together to achieve our 2022 community goal of 1,000,000 total minutes read! The 2022 Summer Reading Challenge is generously supported by the following sponsors who donated prizes. Thank you! Culver’s, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Wisconsin Herd, Oshkosh Parks Department, Fire Escape, The Mineshaft, Revs Bowl Bar & Grill, Oshkosh Herald, Kwik Trip, Cousins Subs Register at oshkoshpubliclibrary.beanstack.org and track online or pick up a paper reading log at any of the library’s service desks. Track your reading time. Try a new reading theme: time travel, ocean exploration and more! Rewards A ball chain necklace with beads, brag tags, a free book, and more! Log your reading time and complete library-themed activities to earn a reward and raffle tickets. Rewards Raffle prizes include gift cards, video games and signed books, plus a grand prize: Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones! Read for fun, write reviews, and explore the library during your challenge. Rewards Earn free books all summer and be entered into one of three Grand Prize Drawings for gift certificates to Downtown Oshkosh, Target, or Pick ‘n Save. Winners will be chosen on Aug. 15. Kids (Preschool - Grade 5)Teens (Grades 6 – 12) Adults (Ages 18 and older) 2 3 Summer Events June, July, August 2022 Sat., May 28 Sun., May 29 Mon., May 30 Mon., July 4 Summer Schedule begins. Library closes at 1 p.m. Library closed Memorial Day Independence Day All Ages Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge Create an original story powered by your imagination. The Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge is a writing/art contest that’s open to all ages. Challengers can go solo or work in teams of up to four people to complete a comic book by the deadline. Requirements vary by age group, so visit gcbchallenge.com for details. Brought to you by Winnebago Area Literacy Council, Oshkosh Public Library, House of Heroes Comics & Games and EAA. Sat., May 7 - Wed., Aug. 31 | All ages Summer Reading Kickoff! Join us at Menominee Park and register for the Summer Reading Challenge! KIDS & TEENSComplete a short StoryWalk® (kids) or solve the brainteaser puzzle (teens) to earn a FREE day pass to Pollock Community Water Park. While supplies last. All teens who register at the event will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Marcus Theatre gift card. ADULTSBring a book to read and receive a free book when you register for Summer Reading! Raffle prizes include two $10 Starbucks gift cards and one $25 Downtown Oshkosh gift card. Special thanks to the Oshkosh Parks Department for providing water park passes. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. FRI | June 3 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Menominee Park – Kiwanis Shelter Harry Potter at the Time Community Theater Celebrate Harry’s birthday with the library at the Time Community Theater for a FREE showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Visit the library in July to enter a drawing for a Harry Potter prize, given away at the end of the movie (must be present to win). SUN | July 31 | 2 p.m. | All ages | Time Community Theater Like us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Library Closed May 28 - Sept. 4 Summer Schedule Mon. - Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed v 2 3 Children & Families LEGO Wall Open Build Drop in and free build with LEGO bricks. WED | 4-7 p.m.SAT | 9 a.m. - NoonJune 1 – Aug. 31 | Kids of all ages | Lower Level S.T.E.A.M. Take & Make Kits Pick up a free kit from the Children’s Service Desk to take home. All instructions and supplies are included in the packet. Available while supplies last. • Seedling Pots• Glowing Jellyfish• Design an Airplane June | July | August | Ages 5 and up High Hopes Early Literacy Storytime Smart Starts Play Stations takes the place of High Hopes on June 15, July 20, & Aug 17 Enjoy songs, stories, movement and fingerplays while learning how to teach your child the skills they need to become readers. Registration required. Call 920-236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department to register. WED | June 1 – Aug. 31 | 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. | Infants and Toddlers | Lower Level THURS | June 2 – Aug. 25 | 9:30 a.m. | Infants and Toddlers | Lower Level Tween Book Club Talk books and eat pizza with other kids who like to read! Receive the featured book at the Children’s Service Desk, by mail, or at the book club session the month before. The book is yours to keep! If you prefer to participate virtually, call 920-236-5208 to request the Zoom link. Registration required. Call 920-236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department to register. • Katie the Catsitter by Colleen A.F. Venable • Holes by Louis Sachar • Matilda by Roald Dahl FRI | 4:30 p.m. | Ages 9-12 | Under the Dome or Zoom June 3 | July 1 | Aug. 5 Family Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, activities and other literacy-building adventures with your children. Older and younger siblings are welcome. The library is closed July 4. MON | June 6 – Aug. 29 | 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. | Preschoolers | Lower Level Stories by Starlight Meet under the tree in Explorer’s Grove for an evening storytime. Gentle activities add to the magical atmosphere. TUES | June 7 – Aug. 30 | 6:15 p.m. | Ages 8 and younger | Lower Level Smart Starts Play Stations Hands-on stations encourage interactive learning, discovery, and early literacy skills. Drop in anytime during the session. Registration is required. WED | 9 – 11 a.m. | Ages 1 - 4 | Lower Level June 15 | July 20 | Aug. 17 Wonderlab Explore and experiment using the principals of S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art and math)! Thursday and Friday sessions are offered for each activity. Registration is required. Call 920-236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department to register. • Tornado in a Jar • Desert Biomes • Squishy Circuit Sea Creatures • Ocean Zone Jars • Soil Layers: Edible Experiment • Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition THUR | 6:30 p.m. | Ages 5-9 | Lower Level FRI | 10:30 a.m. | Ages 5-9 | Lower Level June 16 & 17 | June 30 & July 1 | July 14 & 15 | July 28 & 29 | Aug. 11 & 12 | Aug. 25 & 26 Drop By and Read Check out a library book or bring a favorite from home and let’s read together! Chat with library staff and pick up a fun giveaway. Add to your minutes logged for the Summer Reading Challenge. FRI | June 24 | 6:30 p.m. | All ages | Leach Amphitheater Followed by the Family Movie Night screening of Sing 2, courtesy of the Oshkosh Parks Department TUE | July 19 | 10:30 a.m. | All ages | Library Front Steps Zoomobile Celebrate a fantastic summer of reading with a visit from NEW Zoo and Adventure Park’s Zoomobile! Get up close and personal with the animals and learn more about these fascinating animal ambassadors. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 920-236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department to register. SAT | Aug. 20 | 10:30 a.m. | All ages | Lower Level voshkoshpubliclibrary.org Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Closed | (920) 236-5205 106 Washington AvenueOshkosh, WI 54901 4 5 Teens Children & Families (continued) Grades 6 – 12 Teen DIY: Take & Make Kits Pick up a craft kit with supplies and instructions at the library, then enjoy an art project at home. New Take & Makes are available for pickup at the First Floor Service Desk on the first of each month, while supplies last and limited to one per teen. • Firework Salt Painting • Patriotic Paper Lanterns • CD Scratch Art Grades 6-12 | First Floor June 1 | July 1 | Aug. 1 Teen Book Club Eat pizza, meet other readers, talk books — and this summer, watch the movie! Twenty free copies of the next book are given away at each meeting. Virtual option available. Visit bit.ly/OPLteens to register. • City of Bones by Cassandra Clare • I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore • Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs FRI | 1 p.m. | Grades 6-12 | Lower Level & Zoom June 3 | July 1 | Aug. 5 Teen Volunteer Fair Looking for volunteer hours? Need something to do this summer? Volunteer in our community! Find something you’re passionate about at our Teen Volunteer Fair, where local businesses and organizations will discuss their opportunities. SAT | June 11 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12 | Lower Level Teen DIY Drop-In Drop in from 1 - 3 p.m. to create projects that are as simple or complex as you’d like. We’ll provide the supplies; you bring the creativity! • Tie-Dye T-Shirts • Perler Beads • Button Making TUES | 1 - 3 p.m. | Grades 6-12 | Lower Level June 14 | July 12 | Aug. 9 (Teen Zone) Teen DIY: Acrylic Paint Along Follow along to The Art Sherpa to create a simple but stunning work of art. Supplies provided but space limited – visit the links below to register. • Vibrant Jellyfish | bit.ly/vibrantjellyfish • Toothy Shark | bit.ly/toothyshark FRI | 2 p.m. | Grades 6-12 | Lower Level June 24 | July 29 Lifeskills for Teens: Bike Tune-Up Learn how to give your bike the TLC it needs. Winnebago Bicycle will be here to show you how to do basic maintenance on your bike. One teen attendee will win a Winnebago Bicycle gift card. FRI | June 17 | 2 p.m. | Grades 6-12 | Lower Level Lifeskills for Teens: Vehicle Maintenance Basics You learned the rules of the road, you passed your driving test, now learn how to care for your vehicle. This session will show you how to do easy and practical maintenance tasks such as checking air pressure, changing wiper blades, and refilling fluids. One teen attendee will win a roadside emergency kit. WED | July 20 | 2 p.m. | Ages 15-19 | Lower Level High Flyers Talk, sing, read, write and play every day with this at-home, anytime early literacy packet. These activities help lay the groundwork that prepares your child to read and learn in school. Kits include tips, examples and activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Log activities to receive incentives along the way. Watch for seasonal kits that offer more inspiring learning activities. Sign up at the Children’s Service Desk. Adults Job Search Assistance Land your next job with help from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Staff are available to help you with your resume and cover letters, interview skills, career counseling, unemployment insurance, and more! Call (920) 236-5205 or email reference@oshkoshpubliclibrary.org for an appointment. Walk-Ins accepted if space is available. Presented in partnership with the Fox Valley Job Center. WED | June 1 – Aug. 31 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Second Floor 4 5 Mindworks Mindworks is a facilitated program designed for people with early symptoms of memory loss. The curriculum promotes overall health and wellness, brain health and social connections through classroom activities, community engagement, service projects, and physical activity. Contact Courtney at 920-225-1724 or courtney@foxvalleymemoryproject.org for more information. THURS | June 2 – Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lower Level Book Buzz Start your week with Librarian Nancy Bell talking about one popular book from bestsellers lists, review sites, or social media, breaking it down into smaller parts, and suggesting three readalikes. • The Maid by Nita Prose • Book Lovers by Emily Henry• Gallant by V.E. Schwab MON | 8 a.m. | YouTube June 6 | July 4 | Aug. 1 Adult DIY Free Take and Make kits available to online participants. Call (920) 236-5205 or visit the Second Floor Desk to reserve and pick up. How-to video posted on YouTube. Craft with us at the library! Call 920-236-5205 to reserve your seat and supplies for the in-person, instructor-led workshops. Only 12 participants allowed at this time due to limited space and materials. • Hydroponic Self-watering Planter • Marbled Paper Bookmarks• Macramé Plant Hanger (Under the Dome) TUES | 6 P.M. | Adults | YouTube or Lower Level June 14 | July 12 | Aug. 9 Memory Café Memory Cafe is for people who are experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Relax and socialize in a comfortable environment at the library. • Poet Gary Glazner• Underwater Adventure• Summer Vacation WED | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Lower Level June 8 | July 13 | Aug. 10 Not Your Classic Book Club Let’s talk about books: books you’ve liked, loved, or even hated. It’s a book club that always has an interesting book because you’re the one who picked it out! Join Readers’ Advisory Librarian Nancy Bell to talk (or listen) about books you’ve read or are currently reading and share recommendations with others. THURS | 6-7 p.m. | Lower Level June 16 | July 21 | Aug. 18 Librarian Learns The history show for local history buffs! Librarian Michael McArthur researches and produces this offbeat YouTube series focused on Oshkosh’s past. • Locust Grove Cemetery (Oshkosh’s First Cemetery)• Little Oshkosh • Terrell’s Island FRI | 9 a.m. | YouTube June 17 | July 15 | Aug. 19 Winnebago Free Legal Assistance Clinic Winnebago Free Legal Assistance Clinic is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteer attorneys and paralegals who provide free legal assistance to the community on most civil legal issues. Each of the clinic locations operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are limited and may include:• A brief legal consultation with an attorney or referral to an attorney if one is not immediately available.• Assistance with legal forms • Assistance with legal procedures• Guidance to additional resources When attending a clinic, please bring any paperwork that is relevant to your case so the volunteers can better assist you. If you have a question or are interested in volunteering, please email Winnebagolegalclinic@gmail.com or call 920-312-7760 (voicemail only) TUES | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Lower Level June 21 | July 19 | Aug. 16 oshkoshpubliclibrary.org Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Closed | (920) 236-5205 106 Washington AvenueOshkosh, WI 54901