Library Newsletter

Enter to Win a FREE Book Every School Day in November!

Are you thankful for great books? How about FREE books!

Every school day in November the Library Media Center is giving away new books!

• Who can win? One Middle School student and one High School student will be drawn EVERY school day!

• How to enter: Stop by the library and enter your name in the drawing.

• Entry limit: You can enter once per day—so visit often to increase your chances!

• Check the winners: Winners will be featured in the November newsletter!

Head to the library today to enter your name!

Winners:

11/3 - Audrey T. (10) & Riley F. (6)

Let’s see which grade reads the most books this November. Once you finish a book, stop by the library and add a sticker to your class feather on the giant turkey by the library entrance!

Let’s see who can fill up their feathers first! Staff are encouraged to participate too!

This month take a guess at the number of puzzle pieces in the jar. The Middle School student and High School student with the closest guess will win a new puzzle and a book!

Guessing starts November 3rd. The last day to guess is Thursday, November 19th, and the winners will be announced on Friday, November 20th!

Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? Along with the state of Michigan, Wisconsin has the most federally recognized American Indian Nations east of the Mississippi. Our state is rich in Native American culture. Check out the book display in our library this month.

Want to learn more? Check out the Middle and High School booklists from Wisconsin First Nations to discover and learn more about American Indian Nations. You can also visit the Wisconsin PBS website to learn more and watch Wisconsin First Nation stories.

Leaves are hidden in the Library!

Find the 12 leaves hidden in the library to finish the Fall quote below:

“Turn over a new leaf… and ________ ___ _______ ________”

Once you complete the quote, bring your answer to Mrs. Gee or Mrs. Whiteley to pick out a treat!

Happy Hunting!

The High School Book Drive runs from October 21st - November 18th!

Drop off books that are K-5th grade appropriate in the Library Media Center.

Here are our winner's for the Candy Corn Guessing Game, Hocus Pocus/Halloween Trivia and the Two Sentence Scary Story Contest:

The winner of the Candy Corn Guessing Game is: Jayden Z. with a guess of 156.

The correct amount in the jar was 160. Way to go Jayden!

Hocus Pocus/Halloween Trivia Winner's

Here are the 10 winner's for the trivia that took place in the library earlier this month.

MS

Eleanor D.

Riley F.

Hunter K.

Evea K.

Preston W.

HS

Leticia C.

Lahnslee L.

Landon M.

Kheri M.

Izzy W.

Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest Winners:

1st Place: Sloane F.

"They say a sleeping human always wakes up when they feel that they're being watched. Curious, though, because you certainly don't."

2nd Place: McKenzie B.

The school nurse gently wiped away the blood pouring from my nose telling me everything was going to be all right. My heart stopped when her fingers slipped under my skin and she started pulling my reflection out through the glass mirror.

3rd Place: Drew S.

Once upon a time there was a guy named Bill. Bill had to do taxes!

Thank you everyone who submitted a scary story. They were all so much fun to read!

Sora is a 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

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!

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.

The Juice is a non-biased news source that is fact checked by multiple sources and written without political opinion. Sign in with your school email today to check it out! You will see US and World News, a vocabulary word of the day and take a chance at the Fivesy game (similar to Wordle).

Sign in: Link

Click the red box that says to sign in with your school's credentials

Visit our school's library website for more information about research databases, activities, new books and more!

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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!