H.B. Patch & OES Library Newsletter

Can you guess how many candy corn are in the jar? Enter your guess in the OES library. The person with the closest guess will take home a bag of candy corn! The game will begin Monday, September 30th and ends Wednesday, October 9th.

The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 10th!

Can you guess how many crayons are in the jar? Enter your guess in the library or with your teacher. The person with the closest guess will take home a new copy of The Creepy Crayon and a box of crayons!

The game will begin Tuesday, October 8th and ends Monday, October 28th.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 29th!

Visit the library today to get your hands on one of these spooky reads before they are GONE!

Attention all 4th and 5th graders! Are you interested in joining Battle of the Books this school year?

The list of books for this school year has been released on the WEMTA website. Book List. Visit your library or use some of the online resources below to get a head start on reading this month! Form teams of 2-4 people and we will meet throughout the fall and early winter.

First meeting will be Tuesday, October 22nd during recess in the Library.

Fall is here and there are so many activities your young learner can enjoy at home. The October calendar features fun ideas for math, science, reading and more to celebrate holidays big and small — from Labor Day to Read a Book Day, and beyond!

Also check out the Children's Calendar to explore programming ideas and book suggestions to celebrate Labor Day, Classical Music Month, International Dot Day, and much more throughout September.

• You can place books on hold in Destiny: http://destiny.omro.k12.wi.us/ . Login with your Student email to search and place books on hold. You will be emailed when your book is ready to pick up in the library.
• The library is a welcoming place for everyone. Please remember to be kind to each other and respectful when you visit. Voices should be at a level 1.

• The Library Media Center Website is a great place with helpful links and information.

Sora/Overdrive eBooks: Fantastic option for eBooks and audiobooks!

https://soraapp.com/welcome Click on Find my school, Select Omro School District, Sign in with your school email, and then search away. Once you find a book you want to read, click on the title or cover and then select Borrow. You will be able to read or listen right from your device!

Tumble Books - gr 4K - 5th grade eBook database where you can read instantly from your device.

TumbleBook Library Link

Wisconsin’s Digital Library:

If you have a library card you can sign in to Wisconsin’s Digital Library and check out books to your phone, tablet, or computer! https://wplc.overdrive.com/ Make sure you select the Winnefox library system and let the fun begin!

Omro Public Library: If you don’t have a library card make sure to stop by the public library to sign up for one so you have access to even more books!

Little Free Library:

Don’t forget about the Little Free Library located outside the Main School Entrance. The books inside are free for you to take and keep! You can also donate any books you no longer want.