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What's New in the Library - July 25, 2025
  • DVD
  • Insidious. Chapter 3 [DVD]
  • H-HALLOWEE
  • Haunted Scavenger Hunt : a SPOOK-tacular Storybook
  • JNEW-FIC
  • State of the Union
  • JNEW-NF
  • All About Your Body
  • JPICTURE
  • Potty Music
  • The Wild Robot on the Island
  • NEW-DVD
  • Head over heels [DVD]
  • Sinners [DVD]
  • NEW-FIC
  • Matchmaking for psychopaths
  • The unraveling of Julia
  • The view from Lake Como : a novel
  • These summer storms : a novel
  • NEW-NONFIC
  • The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
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  • Dog Days of Summer: Stuffed Animal Checkup
    Dog Days of Summer Stuffed Animal Checkup

    Tuesday, August 12 | 4:00-6:00 pm

    Visit the library and get a checkup on your stuffed animal to make sure it is in tip top shape for the school year! We look forward to children bringing in 1 stuffed animal for a clean bill of health! Drop in - no registration required.

  • 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)

  • 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
  • Don't Forget Your Summer Reading Tickets!
    Don't forget your Summer Reading Program tickets!

    All prize-drawing tickets must be picked up at the library and returned to us no later than noon on Saturday, August 9th.

    Children's Raffle Prizes

    • Melissa & Doug Take-Along Town Play Mat
    • Melissa & Doug Take-Along Shape Sorter
    • Fisher-Price Little People Forest Friends Playset
    • Peanuts 5-Minute Stories Book & Peanuts Squishmallows
    • Creepy Carrots Book & Carrot/Rabbit Stuffed Animal
    • Melissa & Doug Campfire S'mores Play Set
    • Hungry Hungry Hippos Game & Learning Resources Mini Farm Stand
    • Skillmatics Foil Fun Animals
    • Crayola Inspiration Art Case
    • LEGO City Donut Truck & LEGO Harry Potter Flying Car
    • National Geographic Earth Science Kit
    • Mini Brands Mystery Collectibles and Turtle Crochet Kit for Beginners

    Adults and Teens Raffle Prizes

    Adult Prizes

    • $50.00 Kwik Trip Gift Card
    • $25.00 Dauntless Soul Brew Co. Gift Card
    • $25.00 Red's Piggly Wiggly Gift Card

    Teen Prizes

    • $50.00 Fire Escape Gift Card
    • $25.00 Dauntless Soul Brew Co. Gift Card
    • Nintendo Switch Case & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Game
  • Gather at the Garden Storytime
    Gather at the Garden Storytime

    Ages 3-10 | Casa Esther Garden, 320 N Webster Ave
    Tuesdays, July 15 through August 19 at 10:00 am*

    In this outdoor storytime program we feature a book reading, craft, & garden activity. Gather at the Garden encourages all ages to learn about where their food comes from! Bring an outdoor blanket or chair to sit on if you'd like. Meeting 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, and 8/19.

    *PLEASE NOTE: All Gather at the Garden Storytimes start at 10:00am. Some dates on our children's calendar incorrectly had the time as 4:30pm.

  • 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

  • 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!

  • Cover to Cover Book Club
    Cover to Cover Book Club

    Cover to cover is a library book club held at the Carter Memorial Library. Cover to Cover reads historical fiction and light literary fiction. They meet the fourth Thursday of every month, except in November and December (third Thursday). Pick up a physical copy at the Omro Public Library. New members are always welcome!

    • January 23 | The Ride of Her Life (Elizabeth Letts)
    • February 27 | The Rose Code (Kate Quinn)
    • March 27 | Rock Paper Scissors (Alice Feeney)
    • April 24 | The Snow Child (Eowyn Ivey)
    • May 22 | Faithful (Alice Hoffman)
    • June 26 | The Lincoln Highway (Amor Towles)
    • July 24 |  My Two Elaines (Marty Schreiber)
    • August 28 | Her Hidden Genius (Marie Benedict)
    • September 25
    • October 23
    • November 20
    • December 18
  • Burgers for Books!
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    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.

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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!

  • Blooming Bookworms
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    Sign up today! Get a free monthly subscription box with your library card.

    • 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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August 12, 2025 - 10:00am
Gather at the Garden Storytime
August 12, 2025 - 4:00pm
Dog Days of Summer: Stuffed Animal Checkup
August 19, 2025 - 10:00am
Gather at the Garden Storytime
August 20, 2025 - 9:00am
Take & Make Craft
August 20, 2025 - 9:00am
Take & Make Creations - Rainbow Fish Craft
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