December 2021 Library update |
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'Tis the season... for printing holiday letters, shipping labels, getting all those tags just right, and a thousand more little tasks.
Today we've been helping lots of folks with those tasks as they get ready for the holidays. For a nominal fee, the library can help you with printing, scanning, faxing, laminating and more. Plus we have lots of common office equipment available for public use, including a paper cutter, comb binder, heavy-duty and long-arm staplers, postage scale, and even a Silhouette shape cutter if you're going to really get into DIY this season. Feel free to call or stop by the library if you are in need of something -- maybe we can help!
This newsletter is just a quick reminder of the events we have coming up this week and next, including a visit tomorrow with John Bates to talk about his newest book, Wisconsin's Wild Lakes. It just came back from the printer, and you can hear all about it at 6:30pm tomorrow evening.
To all of our library patrons, friends, and other supporters, thank you for your support throughout the year. We really appreciate you! Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
715-476-2366
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Wisconsin's Wild Lakes with John Bates
Author John Bates will visit the library to share his newly-released book, Wisconsin’s Wild Lakes: a guide to the last undeveloped natural lakes by John Bates and illustrated by Rebecca Jabs. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Join us for this event TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mercer Community Center. Read more
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2nd Annual Holiday Trivia
Back by popular request - it's our second annual Holiday Trivia! We've teamed up with the Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters to offer another fun evening of ONLINE trivia, music, fun, and door prizes.
The Zoom link is now available for this event, but there's no need to register in advance. Just click the link when it's time to log in.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. Read more
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Holiday Fun for all ages this weekend
We're hosting a morning of holiday fun at the library on Saturday, December 18.
At 10:30 a.m. join us for a Holiday Cookie Exchange. Bring 3 dozen of your favorite homemade treats, and take home a selection of 3 dozen to share with your family. Read more
At 11:00 a.m., kids are welcome to join us for a Holiday Craft Workshop. Make some fun decorations for your house or for holiday giving. Read more
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Knitting at the library
Local knitter Kit Bogenschneider will host an informal knitting group on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to join them! Bring a work in progress, show off your completed projects, or just enjoy the company of your fellow knitters.
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Recycle your unwanted lights
The Mercer Lions is still collecting old stringed lights for their holiday light recycling drive to support Habitat for Humanity of Wausau. Bring in your working or non-working lights before January 10. There's a bin available at the library during our normal hours, or you can take them to the Mercer Town Hall, Post Office, School, or Snow's Family Market.
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December Book Club schedule
Our two Book Clubs each meet once a month, and new members are always welcome to join us! Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library.
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Library Covid policies
Following the latest recommendations from the CDC and the Iron County Health Department, masks are recommended for all library visitors.
Please do not enter the library if you are exhibiting any symptoms of concern, including cough, congestion, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever or chills, fatigue, muscle aches, or a new loss of taste or smell. Please also do not visit the library if you have been instructed by your doctor or public health officials to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.
Our WiFi network is available 24/7 and is accessible from the parking lot and our outdoor seating area. Curbside service is also available to anyone by request. Just call us at 715-476-2366 to let us know what you need, and we'll be happy to help.
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Holiday schedule
The library will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, and on January 1 for the holidays.
We'll be open for our normal hours on all other days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 6pm; and Saturday 9am to noon.
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Winter hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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