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1957 Street Address Changes & House Renumbering

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In 1957, an Ordinance was adopted by the City of Oshkosh that resulted in extensive street name changes and house renumbering. Use this link to find what house numbers were changed to after this time.

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ABCMouse.com (in-library use only)

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Early learning site for children ages 2-7, covering reading and language arts, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Available in-library only.

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American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement

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The American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement outlines libraries' committment to the public's right to read freely.

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Driving-Tests.org

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Free practice tests for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's written examinations and online driver's manuals - for car, motorcycle and CDL. Answers to 100+ DMV-related questions too!

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Family Search

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Search for a deceased ancestor in historical records to uncover vital information from their life. Full access available in-library only.

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Fantastic Fiction

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Information on over 350,000 books and bibliographies for over 30,000 authors.

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Library Reads

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The top ten books published each month that librarians across the country love.

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Oshkosh Firsts & Facts

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Are you curious about who was the first couple married in Oshkosh, which Oshkosh street was originally called Makake, or who was the first school teacher? Find the answers to your local history questions and many interesting Oshkosh facts.

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Oshkosh Tinseltown, the Filming of Public Enemies

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In April 2008, downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin was transformed into a movie set for the Johnny Depp film, Public Enemies.

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Oshkosh's Pride: Sawyer and Harris

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Sawyer and Harris, the iconic bronze lions, have stood outside the Oshkosh Public Library since 1912. View images of them throughout the years including their removal for restoration in 1998.

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PEN America Book Bans Resources

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PEN America conducts research, gathers data, and generates reports about book bans in the United States.

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Recollection Wisconsin

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Sharing our Stories. Exploring our Past. Discover photos, maps, books, artifacts, oral histories and more from dozens of Wisconsin communities.

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Unite Against Book Bans

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Resources and tools in support of the Freedom to Read.

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What Should I Read Next?

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Enter a book you like and the site will analyze a database of readers' favorite titles to recommend what you should read next.

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Whichbook

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Allows readers to choose books by mood/emotion using a slider bar; books from a world map; and even has a listing of “quick starting points.”

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Winnebago County Barns

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Once upon a time, these proud structures dotted the bucolic landscape. Michael Cooney has captured the essence of these vanishing structures in 260 photos.

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Winnebagoland Genealogical Society

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A group of genealogists who expand their knowledge and expertise while researching their family lineage, along with helping other do the same.

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Wisconsin Pioneer Churches

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100 Years Old or More and a Remnant of the Immigrant Experience.

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