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What's New in the Library - June 25, 2025
  • DISPLAY-YA
  • Aisle nine
  • Brownstone
  • Dead things are closer than they appear
  • Dragonfruit
  • Everything we never had
  • Most ardently : a Pride & Prejudice remix
  • Mystery royale
  • On the bright side
  • Ruin road
  • Storm : dawn of a goddess
  • The Enigma girls : how ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win World War II
  • Where wolves don't die
  • Wild dreamers
  • JBOARD-BK
  • Nature's architects
  • Sparrow Takes Flight
  • The flower shop = La florerâia
  • The fruit shop = La fruterâia
  • JDISPLAY
  • A duet for home
  • A royal conundrum
  • Book scavenger
  • Buffalo dreamer
  • Gibberish
  • Pahua and the soul stealer
  • Sal & Gabi break the universe
  • Show me a sign
  • The Marvellers
  • The Mona Lisa vanishes : a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity
  • The floating field : how a group of Thai boys built their own soccer field
  • The last mapmaker
  • The three billy goats gruff
  • There's a ghost in this house
  • Vlad, the fabulous vampire
  • We are big time
  • JEASY-1
  • Elena Camps
  • Pete the Cat's Mars Mission
  • The beach day : three-and-a-half stories
  • Vacation : three-and-a-half stories
  • JNEW-CHAP
  • Bad Kitty takes the test
  • Cornbread & Poppy for the win
  • Medusa and Her Oh-so Stinky Snakes
  • Sadiq and Hooyo's Drum
  • Sadiq and the Cookie Crash
  • JNEW-DVD
  • Paw patrol. Air rescue [DVD]
  • JNEW-FIC
  • Born naughty : my childhood in China
  • Can You Survive the 1918 Flu Pandemic? : an interactive history adventure
  • Chef's Secret
  • Could You Be an Extreme Rock Climber?
  • Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves
  • Fighting for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 : a history-seeking adventure
  • Horse Camp : a Horse Girl Mystery
  • Infected
  • J vs. K
  • Miss Liberty
  • Terror Stikes New York on September 11 : a history-seeking adventure
  • The house with a dragon in it
  • JNEW-GN
  • Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix 11 : Karen's Ghost
  • Big city buns
  • Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers! (Cat on the Run #3)
  • Creaky Acres
  • Garfield : Family Style
  • Garfield. Full course
  • Hi°iaka and Pana°ewa : a Hawaiian graphic legend
  • Hot Wheels Let's Race : Cleanup Challenge
  • Minecraft : the Manga
  • Minecraft : the Manga
  • Rooster and the two mice : a Ukrainian graphic folktale
  • JNEW-NF
  • Canada : journey through the vast country of Canada to discover breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history
  • Cars Then and Now
  • Cats
  • Exploring the Bill of Rights
  • Eyewitness to World War I Medicine
  • Football's Best Coaches : Influencers, Leaders, and Winners on the Field
  • Harry Styles : Pop Star With an X Factor
  • Japan : from Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan
  • Life in the U.S. Air Force
  • Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Mindfulness While Running Errands
  • Mindfulness and Pets
  • Mountains
  • Shark Attack! Stories of Survival
  • Shark Life
  • Super Cute Things to Draw : Everything Cats
  • Telephones Then and Now
  • Vietnam War : what can we learn from the people who witnessed war?
  • JNEW-TWEEN
  • A game of Noctis
  • El Niäno
  • One big open sky
  • Room to dream
  • Top story
  • Unboxing Libby
  • JNEW-TWGN
  • On Guard!: A Marshall Middle School Graphic Novel
  • Outsider Kids
  • Puzzling fate of Millicent Graves
  • JPICTURE
  • Animal albums from A to Z
  • Bear feels sad
  • Best Daddy of All
  • Big Family Beach Day
  • Bluey. Hammerbarn
  • Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon!
  • Don't lose Mr. Cuddles : life lessons from Chip the dog
  • Fireworks
  • In the world of whales
  • Luna Ranchera
  • Making light bloom : Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany lamps
  • Peppa Pig and the Wedding Day
  • That's not funny, David!
  • The day the crayons made friends
  • The dream catcher
  • Today at School: With Yesterday and Tomorrow
  • Trusty Bus
  • We Are the Beatles
  • Where are you, Brontèe?
  • LGPRT-NEW
  • Amish Proposal for Christmas
  • LUCKY-DAY
  • Bookworm Gardens pass [experience pass]
  • NEW-DVD
  • Omro Heist [DVD]
  • Reagan [DVD]
  • NEW-FIC
  • A Mother's Love
  • A promise to Arlette
  • Atmosphere : a love story
  • Beach reads and deadly deeds
  • Don't Let Him in
  • Don't open your eyes : a novel
  • House of Two Sisters : a novel
  • It happened on the lake
  • Murder takes a vacation : a novel
  • Nightshade : a novel
  • Problematic summer romance
  • Say you'll remember me
  • Sounds like love
  • Strangers in time
  • Stuart Woods' Finders keepers
  • The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
  • The Original
  • The death mask
  • The love fix : a novel
  • The president's shadow
  • The stolen life of Colette Marceau
  • The tenant
  • Welcome to murder week : a novel
  • What Kind of Paradise
  • With a vengeance : a novel
  • NEW-NONFIC
  • Nothing but courage : the 82nd Airborne's daring D-Day mission--and their heroic charge across the La Fiere Bridge
  • Original Sin : President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again
  • NEW-YA
  • Best of All Worlds
  • Eddy, Eddy
  • Lovesick falls
  • Shackled : a tale of wronged kids, rogue judges, and a town that looked away
  • The grove
  • The hedgewitch of Foxhall
  • The maid and the Crocodile
  • The unexpected consequence of bleeding on a Tuesday
  • This could be forever
  • Time after time
  • Wake the Wild Creatures
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  • Kids Book Tasting | NEW DATE Monday, July 14
    Summer Picks Kids Book Tasting 2

    MONDAY, JULY 14 at 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.

  • Outdoor Explorers Youth Program With the Woodsy Dude
    WOODSY DUDE Outdoor Explorers Youth Program

    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!

  • Lunch N' Play | Monday, July 14
    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.

     

  • 2025 Summer Newsletter
    Summer Newsletter graphic

    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
  • Adult Crafts-Luminary Candle Shades
    Luminary Candle Shades [Adults]

    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.

  • 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.

    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

  • Practice Play
    Summer Practice Play

    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.

  • Adult Crafts-Beaded Succulent Plants
    Adult Crafts Beaded Succulent Plants

    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.

  • 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.

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