Oshkosh Public Library, serving an area of 88,000 residents, has a collection of 280,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 22,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 13,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $440,000. Patrons make 480,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,200,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh Wisconsin 54901
Telephone
920-236-5210
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Appleton) Appleton Public Library
(Appleton) Appleton Public Library
(Berlin) Berlin Public Library
(Brillion) Brillion Public Library
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Oshkosh area
Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival Kenosha WI April20 This fun-filled event includes cheese from around the state of Wisconsin, some of the area’s finest beers and live music.
Montello's Fish-n-Fun Montello WI May3-5 Fly over the city in a helicopter, paddle down the Fox River like Marquette and Joliet in a guided canoe, munch on cotton candy between thrilling carnival rides, send the kids fishing with the pros on Montello Lake.
Beer Barons World of Beer Festival Milwaukee WI June1 Tired of beer festivals where you spend more time in line
waiting for a beer than you do tasting them?
Welcome to a small beer festival.
Darboy Chickenfest Darboy WI June21-23 Free entertainment. Chicken dance contests with prizes. Pizza eating contest.
Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids WI June20-23 More than 20 events including live music, a parade, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
Festa Italiana Milwaukee WI July19-21 Enjoy all new and exciting entertainment, a variety of wines and spirits, Italian heritage and fun attractions for all to enjoy. Benvenuto!
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