January 23-February 27

Fridays from 10:00am-12:00pm

Stuck inside with bounds of energy? Stop by the library on Fridays for open winter play! We will have toys and movement activities in the community room and coffee for the adults! Meeting 1/23-2/27.

No registration required | Best for ages 2-7

The library is looking for a part-time library assistant due to an upcoming retirement. Will it be you?

Job Summary: The Library Assistant’s primary role is to perform a variety of customer service, circulation, and technical services duties to ensure quality library service and a positive library atmosphere. The Library Assistant will also assist in other library tasks as needed.

• Position: Library Assistant I
• Reports to: Library Director
• Beginning Date: After February 16
• Hours: 8-10 hours per week
• Pay: $14.50/hour

For more information please visit this link: Library Assistant Job Description. 

Please submit a resume and two references to director@omrolibrary.org if interested. Applications will be accepted until 1/23/2026.

POSTED: 1/8/2025

A simple reading challenge that incorporates the classic game of bingo. Your goal is to read books that match the prompts and mark them off your bingo card until you complete the challenge!

Pick up your bingo card at the library. There is a child, teen, and adult book bingo bookmark. Turn in the bottom stub when you are done to be entered into a prize drawing for your category!

Prizes include:

• Kwik Trip gift cards
• Rechargeable hand warmers
• Books
• Books
• Campfire Night Light
• Boardgames
• and more...!

Prizes can be viewed at the library.

Return your card by February 18. Winners will be announced February 20.

Bedtime Storytime & Author Visit with Teri Rose

Wisconsin author, Teri Rose will be visiting to read and talk about her book, Adventures with Sam and Saint: Holiday Celebrations! Enjoy a cozy story, a craft, hot cocoa, and relaxation! Celebrations shared include Diwali, Makahiki Festival, Dia De Los Muertos, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Carnaval, Chinese New Year, Ramadan, and Vesak. Best for ages 3-10 years. No registration required!

Thursday, January 29 from 5:00-6:00 pm!

Third Saturday of the month! February 21 & March 21 | 9:30-10:15 am | For 3-5 grade.

Do you like wizards, fantasy, and magic? Make a wand, wizarding hat, and potions in our 2-part program series in collaboration with 4H and UW-Extension! Third Saturday of the month. Kid wizards must attend all sessions to learn all their magical skills!

For 3-5 grade.

Thursday, February 5 | 4:00-6:00 pm

In this self-led craft family artists will fuse wax paper and crayons to create festive window decorations! Join us between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to enjoy a relaxing self-led craft! Great for all ages, adult must be present! No registration required.

Join us for Babytime starting Thursday, January 15!

Babytime is a 30-minute lap time that includes, songs, rhymes, lap bounces and important bonding time with the smallest members of your family! It's free and open to the public.

Where: Carter Memorial Library

When: Thursdays at 9:30 am

Ages: Recommended for ages 0-2, no registration required!

Tuesdays at 9:30 am

Join us for Storytime starting Tuesday, January 13. Storytime is 30 minutes of stories, crafts, songs, and rhymes for your little ones. Then stick around after to chat and play at the library! It's free and open to the public. January 13-February 24.

No registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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!

Winter Titles:

• January 15 | The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
• February 19 | How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
• March 19 | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

January Special Book Exchange

Past 2025 Titles:

• 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
• September 18 @ 5:30 pm | Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
• October 16 @ 5:30 pm | Weyward by Emilia Hart
• November 20 at 5:30 pm | Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Learn about fingerprinting, hidden messages, and solve a mystery in our 4-part program series in partnership with 4H and UW-Extension! Second Tuesday of the month. Kid detectives must attend all sessions to learn all their sleuthing skills! January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14! Sign up today by calling us at 920-685-7016 or register below:

• K-2 Grade Session: 4:30-5:00 pm
• 3-5 Grade Session: 5:10-6:00 pm

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

• *CLOSED FOR THE SEASON* 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
• NEW Children's Museum of Fond Du Lac | family admission, primary & secondary caregiver, up to 8 household children, and one adult guest accompanying household children
• NEW Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center | family admission, up to two adults and four children under 18
• NEW The Paine Art Center & Gardens | family admission, up to two adults and five youth (3-day pass during the month of December)

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!