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Home My WebLink AboutattachmentPB 1 Boost your happiness this winter by snuggling up with a good book: Your support makes a differenceYour support makes a difference Thank you to the Mary Malnar Children’s Program Trust for sponsoring author Dean Robbins’s visit. We appreciate the Wisconsin Herd for teaming up with us to champion literacy. Contact Lisa Sumter Voss, assistant director of library development at voss@oshkoshpubliclibrary.org to learn more about supporting Oshkosh Public Library. • Sleep better • Reduce your stress • Improve your focus and concentration • Gain a sense of accomplishment Register at oshkoshpubliclibrary.beanstack.org, on the Beanstack A p p , o r p i c k u p a p a p e r l o g a t o n e of the library’s service desks. You can also download a log from o u r w e b s i t e . I t ’ s y o u r c h o i c e ! Register. Read. Win!Register. Read. Win! 106 Washington Avenue920-236-5203oshkoshpubliclibrary.org Dec. 19 – Dec. 19 – Feb. 25Feb. 25 Read for 300,000! Read for 300,000! LAdder TossLAdder Toss Slam BallSlam Ball Giant Kick CroquetGiant Kick Croquet Help us reach our community reading goal of 300,000 minutes and we’ll add a lawn game – that you help to choose – to the library collection! Beginning Dec. 19, stop in and vote for one lawn game.Beginning Dec. 19, stop in and vote for one lawn game. 2 3 Winter Events January & February 2023 Sun., Jan. 1 & Mon., Jan. 2 Fri., Feb. 24 Staff Training Day Space is limited for Mad Science’s Wacky Winter Program and children’s book author Dean Robbins’s visit. Please call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department to register. Mad Science of Milwaukee Wacky Winter Program Have a blast with the world’s coolest scientists from Mad Science of Milwaukee! Use your scientific magic to help Frosty get through the door after one too many cookies. Watch a snowman defrost right before your eyes. And discover how Jack Frost can fill an eight-foot air bag with one breath! SAT | Jan. 21 | 10:30 a.m. | Ages 5 and older | Lower Level Author Dean Robbins is coming to visit! Learn more about Dean Robbins at deanrobbins.net As a child, Dean Robbins fell in love with Mighty Mouse and Superman, dressing up in superhero costumes and vowing to save the world. He later realized that, even though he would never have X-ray vision or be able to fly, he could still be a superhero! Dean Robbins’s funny, interactive presentation introduces kids to the everyday superheroes and extraordinary people he writes about in his books. SAT | Feb. 25 | 10:30 a.m. |Ages 5 and older | Lower Level Family Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, activities and other literacy-building adventures with your preschooler. Siblings are welcome. MON | Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 | 9:30 a.m. | Preschoolers | Lower Level High Hopes Call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department Service Desk to register. Enjoy songs, stories, movement and rhymes while learning how to teach your child the skills they need to become readers. The same content is presented at each of the four weekly sessions. WED | Jan. 4-Feb. 22 | 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. | Infants & Toddlers Lower Level THUR | Jan. 5-Feb. 23 | 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. | Infants & Toddlers Lower Level Smart Starts Play Stations Hands-on stations encourage interactive learning, discovery, and early literacy skills. Drop in anytime during the session. TUES | 9 – 11 a.m. | Ages 1 - 4 | Lower Level Jan. 10 | Feb. 14 1,000 Books Reading Challenge Birth-age 5 Reading often with your child from birth has proven to be one of the best indicators that your child will be ready to read and learn in school. When combined with other early literacy activities such as talking, singing, writing and playing, it has a powerful impact on your child’s school-readiness. Log reading and other fun skill-building activities in the booklet provided to receive new books and other educational incentives. Or track your reading on the Beanstack app. Early Learning PacketsMonthly kits offer art and early literacy activities to keep your little ones engaged in learning at home. A new kit is offered each month while supplies last and is yours to keep. Kits can be picked up at the Children’s Department Service Desk. Children & Families Special events for families Early Childhood Literacy Like us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Library Closed 2 3 Teens 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 circulation desk on the first day of each month. One kit per teen; while supplies last. • Marbled Paper Bookmark (January) • Paracord Bracelet (February) Grades 6-12 | First Floor Service Desk Teen Book Club Please register at bit.ly/OPLteens Eat pizza, meet other readers, and talk books! Twenty free copies of the next book are given away at each meeting. • Wink by Rob Harrell• Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly FRI | 4:30 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Lower Level | Jan. 6 | Feb. 3 Elementary Book Club Call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department Service Desk to register. Explore new books and make new friends at our Elementary Book Club. Each month we will feature a different theme and have a free book for kids to explore. Children do not need to be independent readers to attend, so join us to talk books, eat snacks and do fun activities! • Believe in Yourself • Everyday Superheroes FRI | 4:30 p.m. | Ages 5-8 | Lower Level Jan. 13 | Feb. 10 Read to a Dog Call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department Service Desk to register. These friendly assistants provide a nonjudgmental, safe opportunity to practice reading skills. Reserve a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained therapy dog! MON | Feb. 6 – Feb. 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 5-12 | Lower Level Wonderlab Call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department Service Desk to register. *Mad Science of Milwaukee’s Wacky Winter Program replaces Wonderlab on Sat., Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Explore and experiment using the principals of S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art and math). • Exploding Foam THURS | Feb. 16 | 3:30 p.m. | Ages 5-9 | Lower Level S.T.E.A.M. Take & Make Kits Ages 5-12 Create at home with a new kit each month – supplies and directions included. Pick up your kit at the Children’s Department Service Desk while supplies last. • Attract and Repel Magnet Game (January)• Zip Line Toys (February) Tween Book Club Call (920) 236-5208 or visit the Children’s Department Service Desk to register. Talk books and eat pizza with other kids who like to read! Receive the featured book at the Children’s Service Desk or at the book club session the month before. The book is yours to keep! • Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit• The Sea in Winter by Christine Day FRI | 4:30 p.m. | Ages 9-11 |Under the Dome Jan. 6 | Feb. 3 Tween S.T.E.A.M. Tweens explore S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art and math) concepts through project-based activities. • DIY Air Fresheners FRI | Feb. 17 | 4:30 p.m. | Ages 10-12 |Lower Level Young Adult Book Club Please register at bit.ly/youngadultbookclub Introducing a new book club for high school students! Eat pizza, meet other readers and talk books! Twenty free copies of the next book are given away at each meeting. • The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin • Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly FRI | 4:30 p.m. | Grades 9-12 | Lower Level Jan. 6 | Feb. 3 Teen Lit Loot Box Sign up for free at bit.ly/OshkoshLitLoot Treats, goodies, and library books picked just for you, automatically ready every month! Tell us what you like to read and we’ll choose one to five books based on your tastes. Your box will be available to pick up by the 15th of every month, and the treats and goodies are yours to keep! More details at oshkoshpubliclibrary.org. Activities for Tweens Activities for elementary students 4 5oshkoshpubliclibrary.org Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | (920) 236-5205 106 Washington AvenueOshkosh, WI 54901 All introductory tech sessions meet for one hour. Email Basics Learn what email is, how it works, and how to stay safe while using it. We’ll have computers available for you to sign up for, read, and send emails. You’ll leave the class with your own email account and the knowledge to use it! THURS | Jan. 5 | 2 p.m. | Conference Room Smartphone Basics Did you know that your smartphone has GPS, SIM card, and Bluetooth capabilities? Not only do smartphones allow you to make calls and send texts, but you can send and receive emails, browse the web, download apps, and organize your personal life! Bring your smartphone and learn what it can do for you. Android and iPhone users welcome. THURS | Jan. 19 | 2 p.m. | Conference Room Facebook for Beginners Learn the basics of using Facebook in this hands-on class. We will discuss ways to keep your information secure. If you already have a Facebook account, come to the class with your username and password information so you can log in to your account on one of our computers. THURS | Feb. 2 | 2 p.m. | Conference Room Fun with Photos Learn how to save the photos you take with your smartphone, upload to social media sites, and send them to others. Learn how to download, save, and edit photos that were sent to you or found online. Bring your smartphone for hands-on practice. THURS | Feb. 16 | 2 p.m. | Conference Room Drop-in Tech Help Drop in any time during the session for one-on-one help with computers, internet, email, social media, or other technology. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or whatever device has you stumped! THURS | 3 p.m. | Conference Room Jan. 5 & Jan. 19 | Feb. 2 & Feb. 16 Learning in Retirement: Terrell’s Island Librarian Michael McArthur will explore the history of this unique restoration project that seeks to return a portion of Lake Butte des Morts to its original marsh habitat where a diversity of plant and animal life flourished. WED | Jan. 25 | 1:30 p.m. | Lower Level Genealogy & Local History Acquisitions 2022 Librarian Michael McArthur will present all the new genealogical and local history resources added to the collection in the last year. Find out how these new additions can help your research. THURS | Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. | Lower Level 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 fellow readers. THURS | 6 p.m. | Conference Room Jan. 19 | Feb. 16 Book Buzz Librarian Nancy Bell discusses one popular book from bestsellers lists, review sites, or social media, breaking it down into smaller parts, and suggesting three readalikes. • Threadneedle by Cari Thomas • Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner MON | 8 a.m. | YouTube Jan. 2 | Feb. 6 Banned Book Club Keep celebrating your Freedom to Read year-round! Each month we will exclusively read books that have been banned or challenged and discuss the content, and the reason the item was banned or challenged. This is a safe place for difficult discussions, facilitated by Readers’ Advisory Librarian Nancy Bell. • Maus by Art Spiegelman • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou TUES | 5 p.m. | Planet Perk Jan. 17 | Feb. 14 Adults Everyday Tech Books & Reading History 4 5 Movies with Friends Enjoy a Sunday movie at the library with friends. Sponsored by the River East Neighborhood Association. Everyone is welcome – we’re all neighbors, Oshkosh! We’ll have treats; you’re welcome to bring a pillow and blanket and get cozy! • Secret Life of Pets • Jumanji: The Next Level SUN | 1 – 4 p.m. | Lower Level Jan. 15 | Feb. 19 MoviesVital Services Winnebago Free Legal Assistance Clinic Volunteer attorneys and paralegals provide free legal assistance to the community on many civil legal issues. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The services provided are limited and may include: • A brief legal consultation with an attorney (or referral to an attorney if one is not available) • Assistance with legal forms and procedures • Guidance to additional resources • Please bring any paperwork that is relevant to your case. TUES | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Lower Level Jan. 17 | Feb. 28 Job Search Assistance If you’re unemployed or searching for a better opportunity, this service can help you land your next job. Each week, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development staff and Society for Human Resource Management volunteers are available to assist with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, career counseling and more. Appointments are available on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. or request a time that fits your schedule. To schedule an appointment, call 920-236-5205 or email reference@oshkoshpubliclibrary.org. Presented in partnership with the Department of Workforce Development, Society for Human Resource Management and Fox Valley Job Center. WED | Jan 4. – Feb. 22 | 1- 4 p.m. | Second Floor Memory Cafe Memory Cafe is for people who are experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Relax and socialize in a comfortable and safe environment at the library. • 6 Aspects of Healthy Living • That’s Amore WED | 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Lower Level Jan. 11 | Feb. 8 oshkoshpubliclibrary.org Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | (920) 236-5205 106 Washington AvenueOshkosh, WI 54901