Spark 101
"Taste the Rainbow"
What is Skittles
This local librarian shares lighthearted stories of Oshkosh history on a popular YouTube series produced by the Oshkosh Public Library.
Who is Michael McArthur?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
What is Animal Farm?
This Oshkosh company, founded in 1895, was the first to manufacture the iconic overalls that became known worldwide.
What is Oshkosh B'Gosh?
"We Bring Good Things to Life"
What is General Electric
OPL emails received a facelift this year, changing from oshkoshpubliclibrary.org to this.
What is Oshkoshlibrary.org
"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
What is the Great Gatsby
This famous women's rights activist spoke in Oshkosh for the first time in 1886, drawing a large crowd.
Who is Susan B. Anthony
This is what the lion symbolizes in our new logo
What are strength and leadership
"Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What a Relief It Is!"
What is Alka-Seltzer
Before moving into its iconic Washington Avenue location, the Oshkosh Public Library shared space with this government building.
What is City Hall?
"Big Brother is watching you."
What is 1984?
This was the first year that Oshkosh hosted the EAA AirVenture, now one of the world’s largest aviation events.
What is 1970.
This is what SPARK is an acronym for at OPL
What is:
S uper
P ower
A dvocates for
R esearch and
K nowledge
"Spark Your Story"
What is Oshkosh Public Library?
This architectural style, characterized by grand arches and decorative elements, describes the Oshkosh Public Library building, which opened in 1900.
What is Romanesque Revival?
"It is not our abilities that show what we truly are... it is our choices."
What is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Oshkosh’s first brewery, which opened in 1894 and eventually became a local institution, was known by this name.
What is Oshkosh Brewing Company?
Current Learning Experiences
Knowledge Population and Preservation
Cornerstone for the Community
A Place to Take the First Step
What are Brand Pillars?
"The Ultimate Driving Machine"
What is BMW
This is the original cost of the Oshkosh Public Library building when it was constructed in 1900, funded by the Sawyer and Harris families.
What is $100,000?
"He who controls the spice controls the universe."
What is Dune
Oshkosh was home to the first road race in the U.S., held in 1878. This steam-powered vehicle won the race.
What is the Oshkosh Steam Wagon?