H.B. Patch & OES Library Newsletter

Decorate a NEW unopened tissue box to look like any book character, movie character, artist, singer or to show off your Fox Pride!

Make sure that the tissue boxes are free-standing and that the tissues are easily accessible.

OES:

Bring your completed tissue boxes to the library by Friday, September 25th. Voting will take place by staff with our winners being announced on Wednesday, September 30th.

H.B. Patch:

Bring your completed tissue boxes to the library by Thursday, October 8th. Voting will take place by staff with our winners being announced on Monday, October 19th.

Winners can choose from a variety of prizes with some of them being...

⭐A new book
⭐Bookmark
⭐Poster
⭐Book character plushies

Good Luck everyone and reach out to Mrs. Gee at H.B. Patch or Mrs. Kortbein at OES with any questions!

Guess how many erasers are in the jar and win a sweet prize!

Guessing begins September 2nd and ends September 25th. The winner for each grade will be announced September 28th.

1 entry per person, please. Good Luck!

When you visit the library this September, grab a coloring sheet from the circulation desk. Color it and bring it back to the library to enter your drawing in the coloring contest.

Winners will receive a copy of one of the Crayons books written by Drew Daywalt

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 the school 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 during recess. First meeting will be in October. Stay tuned for more information!

Library Media Center Tips & Reminders:

• 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 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

COMING SOON... Novel Effect School Community Plan.

Stay tunned for more information!

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 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!

Stop by the library to pick up a Public Library Card application. Bring it home to have a parent or guardian sign, return it to the school library and Mrs. Gee will bring it to the Omro Public Library.

Once your library card is issued, she will let you know when to stop by the school library and pick it up.

Did you know that the Winnefox Library System has 30 libraries that you can visit and access materials from? Having a public library card also has numerous online services that will give you access to eBooks, Audiobooks, Music, Movies, Magazines and more!

Burgers for Books is back! YUM!

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!

The Fall 2026 Newsletter is finally here! Find all of the info about all of the upcoming events and programs. Take a look and make your plans now!

Click here 2026 Fall Newsletter Link for events for adults, teens, and children! We have something for everyone-- bookclubs, crafts, storytimes, and much more!

Experience passes are a fun item available for checkout at the Carter Memorial Library. We have passes that are available for:

• Building For Kids Children’s Museum (Appleton) | complimentary general admission for up to four people
• State Park Day Passes | day pass for admission of one car
• Oshkosh Public Museum | family admission, up to two adults and children under 18 in the immediate household
• Children's Museum of Fond Du Lac | complimentary general admission for up to six individuals (adults and/or children)
• The Paine Art Center & Gardens | complimentary general admission for up to two adults and four youth (3-day pass during the month of December)
• Bookworm Gardens | up to four people on general admission days (does not include special events)
• DISCONTINUED - Wisconsin Historical Society Sites

The passes (except for State Park Day Passes) check out for 7 days, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes must be checked out and returned to the Carter Memorial Library. Overdue passes are fined at $1.00 per day.

Stop by the library to learn more about this exciting program!