OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Left to right Assistant Librarian Cathy Blum, Library Director Brittany Waltman

​The Oshkosh Public Library has approximately 10,000 items in its collection including books, magazines, cake pans, and movies.  With so many items in our collection, there is surely something for everyone.  The Oshkosh Public Library was started in 1921, and was located in the second story of the bank building.  The library was started with only 50 books. Through the years it was housed in the Courthouse, the Consumer Building, and now at it’s present day location in the City Hall Building. 

In December of 2024 The Oshkosh Public Library received its Silver level accreditation through December 31, 2029.   

What are the benefits of being an accredited library? First off bragging rights! Additional incentive payments, additional grant opportunities. 

Accreditation:

• ​​Establishes minimum standards for library service
• Ensures that libraries adhere to certain standards
• Offers libraries benchmarks
• Offers libraries evidence that certain expenditures, services and practices are needed and expected.

Public Library Accreditation is valid for five years. 

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Oshkosh Public Library
307 W 1st St
Oshkosh, NE  69154
308-772-4554
[email protected]
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Librarian - Brittany Waltman
Assistant Librarian - Cathy Blum

Hours: 
Mon- 10 am-5:30 pm
Tues-10 am-5:30 pm
Wed- 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
Thur 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
Fri 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Sat-Sun closed

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Library Board
Paula Bondegard, Chairman
Karen Westerbuhr
Caitlyn Calvert
​Teresa Jenkins
Marlis Shearer

Web Site - click here

Board Meetings
Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 4:30 p.m. at the library.