Library Newsletter

Stop by the library to take a guess at the number of Hershey Kisses in the jar! Have your guess in by Friday, December 13th. The winner will be announced Monday, December 16th! The person with the closest guess will win the jar of Hershey Kisses!

If all of your library books are returned or renewed by Thursday, December 12th you can enter your name into the drawing to win a Hot Chocolate and Candy Cane! Email Mrs. Gee if you are unsure of overdue books or check in the My Info. section in Destiny Library Resources.

5 Middle School and 5 High School names will be drawn on Friday, December 13th!

Have you seen Alvin the Elf in the Library? Beginning Monday, December 2nd start looking for the elf on the shelf when you visit. Don’t expect to see him hanging out in plain sight, he likes to find a quiet place to read. If you see him hiding, bring him to Mrs. Gee to pick out a treat! He will move daily so keep an eye out.

Students who find him will also get to enter their name in a drawing for a new book and poster! 3 Winners will be drawn and announced on Wednesday, December 18th!

With the new year right around the corner, enter the World Record Contest for your chance to win a new copy of the 2024 Guinness World Records Book.

Simply write down what World Record you would like to break someday along with your First and Last Name. The most creative World Records will be displayed in the library after the contest ends. Last day to submit your World Records is Thursday, December 12th. The 10 winners will be announced on Friday, December 13th.

Good Luck Students!

Below are the rules:

1. Design the tree – get creative!
2. Kids should write their name, age, and best phone number on the back of the tree.
3. Turn in the final tree to one of the Fortifi Bank locations by December 15th for a chance to win a $25 gift card.

There will be three winners per branch (one per age group: 5 and under, 6-9, and 10+). Good Luck!

Are you looking for a unique gift for a family member or friend? Stop by the library to pick up directions and a discarded library book to create your very own masterpiece. By simply measuring and folding pages, you can create a special gift for someone. Ask Mrs. Gee for help and then get started on your project! Not only are you taking time to create something unique, but you are also saving a book!

It’s not too late to join Battle of the Books! Stop by the library or send Mrs. Gee an email to let her know that you would like to participate.

Our next meeting will be in the library:

HS - Tuesday, Dec. 10th during Fox Time

MS - Tuesday, Dec. 17th during Fox Time

Please remember to renew or return your overdue library books. Some students have been on the waitlist for books that were checked out earlier this fall. Books can be checked out for 3 weeks before they need to be returned or renewed. You can have up to 4 books checked out at one time.

When you are at the printer. Click ID Number to sign in. You do NOT have to log in with your full email and password. Do NOT click Username and Password. Click ID Number to sign in. This will save you a lot of time.

Tip: Your ID number should be the same as your Chromebook Password.

DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 14

The Friends of the Omro Library are having a silent auction! Come bid on baskets, gift cards, hand-made items, and more! Bidding will take place from December 2 through December 14 during regular library hours.

Carter Memorial Library: https://omrolibrary.org/

Click here for Sora: 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!

Grades 7-12 eBook database where you can read instantly from your Chromebook.

Direct Link: http://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=omshs&P=login

Username: omshs

Password: login

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!

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 books, movies and more!

Mrs. Gee also has Library Card Application sheets in the library for you to fill out so all you have to do is drop them off. The library staff can issue you your card right away for you to start using.