Winnebago Area Literacy Council

06/09/2026

For those who haven't heard about the amazing news about the Planet Perk Community Living Room😄

COMMUNITY LIVING ROOM
Beginnig Monday, June 15h through July 27th
From 3:00 pm to 8:00pm.

We are initiating a pilot program for CLR at Planet Perk. We are hoping to grow the program here in Oshkosh to go beyond this pilot program.

The Community Living Room is a non-clinical, person-centered environment for people seeking social connection and emotional support.

The primary objective of the Community Living Room is to utilize the concept of connection as a framework for prevention in a no-cost, community-based supportive space.

The outcome of the Community Living Room is connection. The Community Living Room is grounded in the present, offering a healing space for people to be seen, heard, and valued just as they are.

One of the founding values of Planet Perk has been the belief that loniliness is one of the most destructive forces in our world. It only made sense to partner with CLR to provide our cafe spaces in a more purposeful manner. This will all be a part of our effort to be an invaluable "third space" for the community. Over the coming weeks, we will share more information about the program and we hope to serve as many people as possible.

People visiting us can also utilize Ken's Closet and our Pay-It-Forward programs.

You can learn more about CLR using this link: https://www.communitylivingroom.org/what-is-clr

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06/05/2026

This past Wednesday, our afternoon Everyday English learners celebrated the last class of the quarter with a visit to the Menominee Park Zoo🐻🌳

We enjoyed spending time together outside the classroom, taking advantage of the beautiful weather, and practicing English in a new setting. Learners loved seeing the different animals, and we’ve shared some of our favorite moments below.

We’re looking forward to more field trip opportunities in the future. A big thank‑you to all of our staff and instructors who make these experiences possible!

05/29/2026

🚲 We are so excited to share about a new program running this June - Ready to Ride! We are partnering with Wisconsin Bike Federation and Community Bike Champion Jacob Klaameyer to host this free three-week adult bike literacy program.

This program is open to anyone and any cycling level, children under 18 are also welcome with an adult guardian. If you are interested, please register here - https://forms.gle/iWzVwnQmanaEcaJ87

05/28/2026

Yesterday our learners had the opportunity to attend our new session of the Financial Education Workshop program in collaboration with the Community First Credit Union.
Anyone is welcome for our upcoming session How to Protect Your Finances next Wednesday from 3 to 5PM!

05/28/2026

We can't wait for our next Immigration Learning Circle - Latin@s in Wisconsin: A Conversation about Immigration, Labor, and Education with Elie Saad and Dr. Juan Garcia Oyervides. Please join us for a conversation highlighting trends, changes, and emerging issues facing latin@s in our region.

📅 June 16th 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 111 N Main St, Suite 202, Oshkosh, WI 54901
🎫 FREE – register with the link here → https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=3cc67290-dfae-4bcf-8662-30b8fecf81f8

05/27/2026

📖 Earlier today, The Oshkosh Experience class strolled over to the Oshkosh Public Library! Our group had both veteran and first time library goers but everyone enjoyed learning about all of the different things the library has to offer. A big thank you to OPL for hosting us and to Sandy for the amazing tour!

We are so grateful for the opportunity to extend the learning beyond the classroom. These experiences were made possible by a grant from the Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Fund within the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

05/26/2026

WALC is currently hiring for a full time Education Programs Manager. We are seeking an experienced educator to oversee, support, and guide all of WALC's adult literacy programming.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Learn more about this position at www.winlit.org/careers

05/26/2026

🌱 We were back in the garden last Thursday setting up the garden beds! A big thank you to Amy and Beth from the Service League of Oshkosh for volunteering to help with this project!!

05/25/2026

📢 In observance of Memorial Day, WALC offices are closed and there are no classes today, Monday May 25th