Library Media Center Newsletter

Stop by the library to take a guess at the number of Starburst Jelly Beans in the jar.

The last day to guess will be Thursday, April 16th. The winner will be announced Friday, April 17th.

1 guess per person please.

We are looking for students to create a new bookmark. Illustrate in Canva, color, paint, sketch, etc. to submit a unique bookmark by the end of April. Mrs. Gee will open up voting for students and staff to pick their favorite design. The winner will receive a prize and the bookmark will be copied and printed for students in the library.

The deadline to create your bookmark and have it turned in to Mrs. Gee is Wednesday, April 22nd. Voting will take place April 23rd - 29th and the winner will be announced Thursday, April 30th.

How to submit your bookmark: Drop off your design in the Library or email Mrs. Gee a copy of your Bookmark.

Image: Bookmark Winner from 2025 - Audrey T.

Beginning April 1st students can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt in the library. While you search for new books to read, keep a lookout for the hidden eggs. If you find one, bring it to the circulation desk to pick out a treat. Good Luck!

Join us for our first Spring Scholastic Book Fair at Omro Middle School & Omro High School. We will be open late leading up to the Middle and High School Choir and Band Concerts.

This will be a "POP UP" Bookfair so it will be a little smaller than our Fall Fair, but still plenty of books to browse and purchase! Stop by the Library Media Center:

Times/Schedule: April 27th - May 1st, 2026

Monday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Tuesday: 7:30am - 6:00pm (open late)

Wednesday: 7:30am - 6:00pm (open late)

Thursday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Friday: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool1

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows you to

shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair.

Do you need volunteer hours? High School Students can sign up in the Library Media Center to volunteer during their Study Hall or Fox Time.

Results for how our Elementary, Middle and High School teams placed among other students in Wisconsin were released in March. Results are posted on the WEMTA Battle of the Books website: https://sites.google.com/wemta.org/battle/home

Our top Omro teams will be celebrating their hard work with a field trip this month to celebrate!

On June 1st the list of books will be released for next years Battle of the Books competition. Visit the Omro Public Library over the summer or sign into Sora with your school email to get a head start on reading.

The end of the school year is fast approaching so please read through the reminders regarding Library Book returns, Chromebooks & Chargers.

Library Book Due Dates:

Friday, May 1st - Seniors

Friday, May 8th - 6th - 11th Grade

Chromebook & Charger Return Dates:

Seniors - Tuesday, May 12th or Wednesday, May 13th

8th Grade - Monday, May 18th

6th & 7th Grade - Tuesday, May 19th

9th & 10th Grade - Wednesday, May 20th

11th Grade - Thursday, May 21st

Lost or Damaged Chromebook Chargers - If your Chromebook charger is lost or damaged they are $25 to replace, payable to the Main Office. Please leave your chargers at home until it is time to return them at the end of the school year.

Stickers, Tape, etc. on your Chromebook - If you added any personal stickers or tape to your Chromebook during the school year, they must by removed before check-in (do NOT remove barcode and name labels on the bottom).

Sora/Overdrive eBooks:

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!

Teen Book Cloud:

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

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!

If you have a smartphone, you can download the Libby app to search for books, magazines, and more!

Hoopla

Hoopla is a fantastic resource where you can access eBooks, Audiobooks, comics, magazines, movies, and more with your Public Library Card. All for Free! Get Started at Hoopla today!

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 books, movies and more!

405 E Huron Street, Omro, WI 54963

https://omrolibrary.org/

Visit the Omro Public Library Webpage to see all the fun and new activities that are taking place this month.

https://omrolibrary.org/

You can also see activities on their Calendar and Facebook Page.