Oshkosh Public Library
October 2015
In This Issue
Friends of the Library

Many thanks to the Friends of Oshkosh Public Library for their generous allocation of $30,000 to support library programs and services in 2016. The Friends raise funds for the library through their bi-monthly Used Book Sale and the Friends Gift Shop on the library's firs t floor.

Final 2015 Used Book Sale
Tues., Nov. 24
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lower level Book Cellar

Knight Moves Chess Club
(for adults)
Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Under the Dome
Oshkosh Public Library

OPL Movie Matinees
      
Monday, Nov. 16; 12:30 p.m.
Lower level meeting room

  
Teen Book Club
Meetings held the first Friday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
Free pizza!
 
The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. 
We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.
Did you know ...

You can buy coffee at the library. Available on 1st floor; $1.50 per cup. 


 

The library has a charging station on 2nd floor for customers to use with their cell phones and tablets. Cables available for Apple and Android devices. 

 

Chromebook laptops are available for adults to use in the library. Checkout on 2nd floor.


 

Quick Links

Become an OPL High Flyer
Getting your child ready to read and succeed in school starts at birth. High Flyers is a new self-paced program that helps parents make it a habit to talk, sing, read, write and play with their children in ways that build important early literacy skills. 

High Flyers is open to children from birth to 4K. We'll recommend age-appropriate activities, offer library programs and provide resources to support parents as they guide their children on the road to kindergarten.  Learn more.

NaNoWriMo - Ready, set, write a novel
Oshkosh Public Library is an official destination for area writers during National Novel Writing Month. The Oshkosh Area Writer's Club will offer tips and tricks to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Visit the library's first floor Reading Room for plot ninjas, tip sheets and other resources to keep you inspired. Learn more at an introductory session at the library on Monday, Oct. 26 and check out the full schedule of November writing events.

Libraries as part of our lives 
Wed., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Oshkosh Public Library

Respected library historian Dr. Wayne Wiegand discusses the history and continuing import ance of public libraries in America, as highlighted in his new book. Wiegand offers an insightful look at one of America's most beloved cultural institutions, from the perspective of everyday users. Learn more.
Join the library's Pumpkin Pageant

Kids - bring your decorated pumpkin to the library for our annual Pumpkin Pageant. No carving please - there are plenty of other ways to decorate a pumpkin as you can see in our photo gallery! There will be prizes for several age and design groups. Get the details and enter by Oct. 29.
WHO wants to be in the Holiday Parade?
Oshkosh Holiday Parade - Thur., Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.


Join our happy herd of Whos for the Oshkosh Holiday Parade! You could be one of the lucky kids to march with us alongside the Whoville Holiday float, presented by the Downtown Business Improvement District. Get details and find out how to sign up today!

A Grinchmas Celebration
Sat., Nov. 21
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Under the Dome - Oshkosh Public Library
Celebrate the Grinch with us! Holiday reading, games and crafts for families! Part of the Downtown Oshkosh Whoville Holiday celebration.
Technology Petting Zoo

Tues., Nov. 17
Drop in - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit our Technology "Petting Zoo" and try out a variety of e-Readers, tablets and laptops. 

Family Storytime                
Mondays, 9:30 & 10 a.m. 
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 

High Hopes Early Literacy Storytimes
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. 
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. 
Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.


Legos @ the Library  
Nov. 10 & 24
4:30 p.m.

Tweens Create
Nov. 10 & 24
4:30 p.m.
Mighty Castle Chess Club
Fridays
4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

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