Library Newsletter

Take a guess at the number of Candy Corn in the jar! Enter your name in the library with your guess or email Mrs. Gee. The person with the closest guess will take home a bag of candy! The game will begin Monday, October 2nd, and ends Thursday, October 19th.

The winner will be announced on Friday, October 20th!

High School and Middle School students interested in participating in Battle of the Books can sign up in the library now. Form teams of 2-4 people to compete for the title to represent Omro in the Final State Battle! Our first informational meeting will take place during Fox Time in the library:

HS - Tuesday, October 10th

MS - Tuesday, October 17th

The list of books for this year's battle can be found here:

Middle School Battle of the Book List

High School Battle of the Book List

On Tuesday, October 31st there will be Halloween movies playing in the library for study hall students! Make sure you get caught up on your classwork so you can participate in the fun festivities!

When you visit the library, grab a square from the basket to color. When you are finished, turn it in to Mrs. Gee. After all of the tiles are colored an image will be put together.

Can you guess what the spooky picture will be???

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

• Loaner Chromebooks: If you forgot to charge your Chromebook or left it at home you will need a note from your teacher to check out a Loaner for the day. We have a limited amount so please remember to charge your Chromebook every night and come to school prepared.

• Books: Please do not reshelve books on your own. If you pick up a book and don’t want it you can place them in the crates located around the library and Mrs. Gee will put them away.

• Hold Books: Students can still place books on hold in Destiny. You will receive an email when it is time to stop by the library to pick up your books.

• Chargers: Remember to leave your charger at home. If it is lost or damaged it will be $25 to replace. Use the charging stations that are found around the school to charge your Chromebook.

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!

TeenBookCloud - gr 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

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.