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.

Children's Incentive Prizes

• 200 minutes: rubber duck (babies), mini watercolor set & play-doh (children)
• 400 minutes: egg shaker & bubbles (babies), Dauntless Soul Brew Kid's Coupon, mini fish erasers, & vinyl art sticker (children)
• 600 minutes: certificate of completion & book to take home (babies & children)

Children's Raffle Prizes

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)

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

Questions? Contact us at (920)685-7016

Where: Carter Memorial Library

Ages: 6-11

Register below or by phone 920-685-7016.

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).

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 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

Thursday, July 10 @ 4:30 pm | Ages 7-10

Having trouble finding the right reading fit? Losing steam in the middle of summer? Refresh your book ideas with our book tasting event! Snacks will be provided as you listen to Miss Anna book talk some new titles to add to your list! Register below or call the library at 920-685-7016.

7/24 at 4:00 pm | Ages 5-9 | North Lawn
Registration Required (sign up below)

Students will build a primitive survival shelter, learn how to signal for rescue, create trail markers, and learn how to catch food! We will also be looking at wild resources such as stone tools and bones. Each student will receive a small kit with survival items to use throughout the program! It’s sure to be a great time with Woodsy Dude, Joshua Stuck!

7/22 at 5:30 pm | Adults | Community Room

Grab your friends and join us for a night of fun! Make your lanterns with wax paper, washi tape, and pressed flowers! Beginners welcome and all supplies provided! We’ll have light snacks, ages 18+! Limited space available! Don’t miss out on this free event! Register below or call us at 920-685-7016.

Ages 2 and up | Community Room

6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25 | 9:30-12:30 pm

Gearing up for kindergarten? Do your kids need extra practice in certain areas? Stop by anytime to work on different learning concepts at Practice Play! There will be stations and guided learning activities to take home.

8/7 at 5:30 pm | Adults | Community Room

Grab your friends and join us for a night of fun! Make your succulents with beads, terracotta pots and flower foam! Beginners welcome and all supplies provided! We’ll have light snacks, ages 18+! Limited space available! Don’t miss out on this free event! Register below or call us at 920-685-7016.

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!