Iron County must be feeling optimistic about spring -- seasonal county road limits went into effect today, and it seems that the snowmobile season is done, too. Most of us are ready for some sun and warmer weather, so let's hope that March will go out like a lamb.
There's still a lot of snow out there, though, so there's time to put in a guess at our "When will it melt?" game. When do you think the last of the snow from the town's big pile will melt? The closest guesses will win some great prizes, including gift certificates from the
Wolf's Den Bar & Grill
and
Home Slice Pizza
, yoga classes from
Northern Fire Yoga
, and a wellness treatment from
AHHA Wellness Spa
.
We also have a second game going right now: the Friends of the Library have put together a "What is it?" display of random useful objects from today and yesterday, and are offering chocolate rewards for the people with the most correct answers. You have to visit the library to play either game this month.
It's always a challenge not to get too stir-crazy during "mud season" here in the northwoods. Don't forget that the library has brand-new books, DVDs, and audio books arriving almost weekly, so you're sure to find something to do. Stop by to see us!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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Grown-Up Story Hour
We're planning our next Grown-Up Story Hour on
Thursday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m.
at Liberty Way. I hope you'll join us! We had a great time last month, when three of us had a chance to read a selection of short stories, poems, and essays.
Check out last month's reading list here.
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South Africa with Dick & Wendy Thiede
Reuniting with a college roommate after 55 years provides the warp and woof for Dick & Wendy Thiede’s three-week immersion in the country of South Africa.
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Movies @ Your Library
Adults are invited to join us TOMORROW,
Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m.
for a screening of "A Star is Born," 2018, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The film is 136 minutes long and rated R. We'll make the popcorn!
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Mercer School Artists of the Month
Mark your calendar for an art reception on
Thursday, April 4th at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Mercer School students are our featured artists in April 2019, and they will be hosting an event with their art teacher, Craig Griffin, and refreshments provided by the Mercer School culinary arts students.
The reception is free and open to the community. Student art will remain on display through the month of April, and can be viewed during normal library hours.
We're always looking for new artists to feature at the library, so if you or someone you know has work to share, please
contact us
.
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Friends of the Library News
Election Day Bake Sale, April 2:
Don't forget to vote in town and state elections on April 2nd! The Friends of the Library will hold their usual Election Day bake sale beginning at 8am. Support the library by buying a few treats, or contribute baked goods for the sale by bringing them to the library on April 1 or April 2.
Solar Committee members needed:
We're in need of a few volunteers to help care for the library's solar energy system. The Friends of the Library perform 100% of the maintenance on the system, which is pretty simple: clear snow from the panels when necessary and tilt the array a few times a year to better catch the sun's rays. If you would like to help, please stop by or give the library a call.
National Library Week Book Sale, April 10-13:
We're now accepting donations of gently-used books, DVDs, and other media for our National Library Week book sale. The sale will be held during normal library hours, April 10-13, with "bag sales" on Friday and Saturday.
Visit our website to learn more about donating to the sale.
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Winter hours: Mon, Wed and Fri 9am-5pm; Tues & Thurs 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-noon
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