Saturday, May 31 | 10:30-11:30 am

Start the summer season with the library! J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is coming back to visit us with their wonderful aquatic animals! They will use the Summer Reading Program theme, Color Our World, to explore how animals use color in nature from camouflage to warning signals. You won’t want to miss out!

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!

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)

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!

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

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).

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

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!

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.

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