Reading Organizations & Literacy Resources in Oshkosh
The Oshkosh community is full of organizations, programs, and people dedicated to helping readers of all ages fall in love with reading. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student, or lifelong learner, you’ll find local literacy resources ready to support your reading journey.
Here are some ways you can read, learn, and grow right here in Oshkosh.
Oshkosh Area School District
Teaching little ones to read can be tough. This free guide outlines how parents can help their kids learn words, letters, and sounds and increase overall vocabulary through fun, exciting activities.
If your child is dealing with dyslexia and other conditions that impact reading skills, we’re here to support you. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
OASD believes all students deserve high-quality instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and more. OASD states instruction is science-based and includes phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, vocabulary, and fluency.
Oshkosh Public Library
Your library card is your pass to endless books, library programs, and more across genres, ages, and abilities. If you’re looking to improve literacy or build a love of reading, getting a library card is a great place to start.
The Oshkosh Public Library offers free interactive and engaging storytimes and reading activities for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens. Come to read, learn, and grow together!
Explore the worlds of literary classics, banned books, or even anime. Whatever you’re interested in, the library hosts a number of ongoing book clubs for all ages. Check it out and experience the joy of discovering new stories with your peers.
The Oshkosh Public Library’s Roving Reader program matches library volunteers with area daycare centers. The volunteers bring books and other materials to put on a storytime event for the kids and get them excited about reading.
Want personalized recommendations? The experienced librarians can provide book bundles based on your interests. How cool is that?! Book bundles are available for children, teens, and adults
OPL offers seasonal reading programs to get you and others in the community excited about reading. You and your family members can earn cool rewards and prizes based on time spent reading.
Oshkosh Community Reading Programs
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, offered locally through the Oshkosh Area United Way, gives every child in our community from birth to age five the chance to build a love of reading—completely free. Families can sign up to receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book in the mail each month, helping little ones grow their vocabulary, imagination, and school-readiness from day one.
Growing readers is a tutoring program in partnership with UW-Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area School District, the Oshkosh Area United Way, and the Center for Civic and Community Engagement. College students tutor young readers to improve skills and proficiency.
The Oshkosh Noon Kiwanis Club partners with the Oshkosh Police Department to promote literacy throughout Oshkosh. Officers connect with kids and bring books and newspapers at community events and schools.
SEPO is a program focused on building literacy & academic confidence with kids. This initiative is focused on our BBAIR (Black, Brown, African, Immigrant and Refugee) youth in the Oshkosh community who are approaching the end of their high school years without proficient reading skills. Beyond the literacy skill development, the program also includes exposure to a classroom led by black mentors and holds transformative potential, promising a more sustainable future for BBAIR families.
Oshkosh Community Literacy Organizations
The Learning Collaborative helps support Oshkosh residents of all ages whole struggle with reading, writing, or mathematics by helping them find solutions in educational and workplace settings.
Focusing on diverse community, the WALC offers free literacy programs for adults and families in the Oshkosh area. They’re all about supporting life-long learning and improving well-being.
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Together We Make Reading Better
By connecting with these programs, you’re helping Oshkosh grow as a community that reads, learns, and thrives together. Not finding what you need on this list, have a resource you want listed, or want to start your own literacy or reading program? Reach out to us and we’ll help you get started.