Hi friends,

Here’s a fun library fact: we still have a working index card catalog located on the second floor of the library.

Curious about what’s inside? Join librarians Michael and Sandy in this month’s episode of Archive Dives to find out. We’re always slightly surprised at what’s hidden in plain sight here, and this two-minute episode is packed with Aha! moments.

If you’ve been meaning to swing by, we welcome you to come in, check out the displays, view the artwork in the Children’s Department, get some reading recommendations, and allow yourself to dream. We’re easy on the wallet, and a nice escape from the outside world.

We hope to see you soon! 

Honorable mentions

1. A how-to craft video on our YouTube channel has surpassed 60,000 views. Wow! Hats off to Library Assistant Chong for creating the content.
2. Looking for a little outdoor fun? Yard games are available for checkout. Choose from croquet, giant dominoes, pickleball sets, cornhole and more.
3. Planning your spring cleaning? Schedule an appointment to use the library’s paper shredder to securely dispose of unwanted or old documents.
4. April marks National Poetry Month. The Poetry and Short Story Reference Center has loads of quality information about this unique art form.
5. Feeling the urge to learn something new? Gale Courses are FREE, six-week online courses taught by professional instructors. Whether you’re looking to improve your Excel skills, become conversational in a second language, practice journaling for improved mental health or pursue a new skill, there’s probably a course for you. 

What are we reading and recommending this month?

What will you read, watch or do this month?

Our good stuff list

Freedom to Read: This month’s Banned Book Club is reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Details here. (Instantly download the audiobook on Hoopla)

It’s a twofer: Starting Sat., June 1, sign up for the library’s Summer Reading Challenge and grab your Winnefox Explorer Passport for a double dose of literary fun.

New for kids!: Introducing Kanopy Kids, a curated collection of ad-free, age-appropriate content for ages 2 – 8. Log in here (you’ll need a library card) or download the free Kanopy app, which is available from your device’s app store.

Thank you: National Library Workers Day is Tues., April 9. Three cheers for our dedicated and hard working staff! ❤️

Office notes: Calibri is out, and Aptos is in. Do you know why Microsoft changed its default typeface?

Oshkosh Public Library

106 Washington Ave.

Oshkosh, WI 54901

920-236-5203

oshkoshpubliclibrary.org

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