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What's New - May 30, 2025
  • H-HALLOWEE
  • Day of the Dead
  • JCALDECOTT
  • Chooch Helped
  • JNEW-CHAP
  • Ali the Great and the Eid party surprise
  • Sadiq and the community garden
  • Sadiq and the gamers
  • The dangerous lives of harp seals
  • The frenzied feline mystery
  • Yasmin the teacher
  • JNEW-FIC
  • Can you survive the great San Francisco earthquake? : an interactive history adventure
  • Nina under arrest : a Birmingham Children's Crusade survival story
  • JNEW-GN
  • All Aboard the Poo Boat
  • Full-court drama : a basketball graphic novel
  • Night Witches at war : the Soviet women pilots of World War II
  • Rossi guides the way : a working dogs graphic novel
  • JNEW-NF
  • Hawks vs. rattlesnakes : food chain fights
  • Let's learn all about going to school!
  • Super surprising trivia about the paranormal
  • Voices and Votes: How Government Works in Wisconsin
  • JNEW-TWGN
  • Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi
  • Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi
  • Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi
  • JNONFIC
  • Geologist
  • Military Technology
  • National Day Traditions Around the World
  • Silent But Deadly Plants
  • The Civil War
  • The Gulf War
  • Your Passport to Egypt
  • JPICTURE
  • Animals move
  • Buffalo fluffalo
  • Bunny Loves Beans
  • LGPRT-NEW
  • Into the Gray Zone
  • Strangers in time
  • NEW-DVD
  • Yellowstone. Season 5, part 2 [DVD]
  • NEW-FIC
  • Going Home in the Dark
  • Never flinch : a novel
  • Not They Who Soar
  • Return to sender
  • The Last Ferry Out
  • NEW-NONFIC
  • Lunkers, keepers, and ones that got away : fish tales from four generations of anglers
  • Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me
  • WONDERBK
  • Ivy + Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go [digital audio book]
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  • Summer Reading Welcome Party
    Summer Reading Welcome Party

    Monday, June 9 | 4:30-6:00 pm
    Families | Carter Memorial Library

    Join us to celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program! Complete our scavenger hunt, stop by for a snack, and decide whether you will be on Team Pastel or Team Paintbrush! It is sure to be a great time!

  • 2025 Summer Newsletter
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    Check out information about our 2025 Summer Reading Program here! Find all of the info about our upcoming events and programs.

    2025 Summer Newsletter (library updates and events for children, teens, and adults)

    2025 Kids Calendar (calendar format, just children's events)

  • Color Our World Summer Reading Program!
    Color Our World Summer Reading Program

    Get ready to Color Our World at this year's Summer Reading Program! Read for great prizes (& fun!) starting on June 9th. 

    Registration is open using the web-based system Reader Zone for tracking your reading during this program. You can use the Reader Zone mobile app (it's fun and EASY!), or go to our Reader Zone homepage, to get started. This year the program is set up for Adults (18+), Teens (ages 13-17), Kids (ages 6-12), & Kids (ages 0-5). Kids ages 0-12 will earn a prize at 200, 400, and 600 minutes (program completion)! Upon completion kids and teens will receive a book prize to keep.

    When you sign into Reader Zone, use the code c5f3a to join our 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program.

    Click here for our Summer Newsletter/full calendar of events. To see just our children's Summer events calendar, click here. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook & Instagram (@omrolibrary) for more details!

  • Summer Picks Kids Book Tasting | June 12, 4:30 pm
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    Thursday, June 12 @ 4:30 pm

    Want to know what is going to be flying off the shelves this summer? Get a sneak peek at this summer’s most popular titles and check them out while you’re here! Small treat provided as Miss Anna book talks about the best new summer titles. Register below or call the library at 920-685-7016.

    Where: Carter Memorial Library

    When: Thursday, June 12 @ 4:30 pm

    Ages: 7-10

     

  • Lunch N' Play | Monday, June 16
    Lunch N' Play

    Looking to meet other caregivers in the area? Join us for a Lunch N’ Play to socialize, lunch together, and play! Bring your own packed lunch and we’ll provide the toys! Enjoy sharing a mealtime with new families!

    Where: Carter Memorial Library

    When: Monday, June 16 and Monday, July 14 from 12:00-1:00 pm

    Ages: Recommended for ages 3-6, register below or by phone (920-685-7016)

     

  • Young Artist Series | June 17, July 15, July 31
    Young Artist Series

    Children will learn about different artists and create an artist-inspired project of their own!

    Events: 
    Tuesday, June 17 @ 4:00-5:00 pm | Chihuly Inspired Bowls
    Tuesday, July 15 @ 4:00-5:00 pm | Tiffany Inspired Lamps 
    Thursday, July 31 @ 4:00-5:00 pm | Laurel Burch Cats

    Questions? Contact us at (920)685-7016

    Where: Carter Memorial Library

    Ages: 6-11

    Register below or by phone 920-685-7016.

     

  • Mocktails & Book Pairings | Tuesday, June 24
    Summer Mocktails & Book Tasting

    Tuesday, June 24 @ 5:30 pm

    Do you need a new book rec or want to know what will be flying off the shelves this summer? Join us as we pair this summer’s hottest reads with a mocktail for your sipping and reading enjoyment!

    Where: Carter Memorial Library

    Ages: 18+

    Register below or by phone (920-685-7016).

     

  • Bookmarks @ Dauntless Soul Brew Co.
    Summer Book Club

    Bookmarks meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm, except for December (no meeting). Hosted at Dauntless Soul Brew Co. (130 E Main Street, Omro). Pick up a physical copy of the book at the Omro Public Library or find the book on Libby or Hoopla! All are welcome to join!

    • June 19 @ 5:30 pm | Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
    • July 17 @ 5:30 pm | My Two Elaines by Martin Schreiber
    • August 21 @ 5:30 pm |  The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
  • Library Experience Passes
    Experience Passes

    Experience passes are a new item available for checkout at the Carter Memorial Library. We have passes that are available for:

    • Bookworm Gardens | family admission, up to two adults and unlimited children under 18 in the immediate household
    • Building For Kids Children’s Museum | family admission, up to two adults and unlimited children under 18 in the immediate household
    • Wisconsin Historical Society Sites | family admission, up to two adults and unlimited children under 18 in the immediate household
    • State Park Day Passes | day pass for admission of one car
    • Oshkosh Public Museum | family admission, up to two adults and unlimited children under 18 in the immediate household

    The passes (except for State Park Day Passes) check out for 7 days, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Stop by the library to learn more about this exciting new program!

  • Burgers for Books!
    Burgers for Books poster

    Read 5 books and receive a free kids’ meal at Red Robin! For ages 11 and under. Stop by the library or call us at 920-685-7016 for more information! Through September 30, 2025.

  • Property Manager Position Open
    Property Manager Position

    Please see the job description, Property Manager Job Description, for a summary of duties.

    Please submit a summary of qualifications and/or resume in person at the Carter Memorial Library, 405 E Huron Street, Omro, WI. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

    References may be requested upon interview.

    POSTED May 16, 2025

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    • Pick up at the beginning of the month.
    • Read your books and discover something new!
    • Return at the end of the month to pick up your next box of goodies!

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June 09, 2025 - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Welcome Party
June 10, 2025 - 9:30am
Summer Storytime
June 11, 2025 - 9:00am
Take & Make Creations-Colorful Quilled Paper Tree
June 12, 2025 - 9:30am
Summer Babytime
June 12, 2025 - 4:30pm
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