Mercer Library reopening June 15

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Hello, library friends --

I'm happy to report that the Mercer Library will be reopening to the public on Monday, June 15. We're looking forward to seeing you again!

We've made some changes to our library setup and procedures to help ensure the safety of our visitors and the community. These include removing and rearranging furniture to help encourage safe social distancing, disabling some of our public computers, limiting the number of people inside the library at any given time, and instituting new guidelines for your visit. We ask that you limit the size of your group and the length of your visit; encourage you to use good hand hygiene; and appreciate it if you wear a mask when coming inside. For a full description of our new policies, visit our website .

Beginning June 15, Mercer Public Library hours will be:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

If you aren't able to come into the library for any reason, know that we're still happy to provide curbside service for you any time we're open. Just give us a call and we can find library books, movies, and other materials and get them to you in a safe way.

Please remember that although we're happy to see many of our Wisconsin businesses and services are reopening, the coronavirus pandemic is not a thing of the past. On June 12, Wisconsin reported 320 new cases of COVID-19. This is not over. Please don't become complacent as the summer continues -- it is as important as ever to be cautious with social distancing, wear a mask when you are out in public, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home when you can.

Take care, northwoods friends!

Teresa Schmidt

Library director

director@mercerpubliclibrary.org

715-476-2366

Summer Reading Challenge and summer kids' programming

We're excited to be offering a 2020 Summer Reading Challenge for all ages this year. Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Library, we'll be giving away some great prizes purchased from local businesses. Everyone ages 0 to 105 can participate! We're using "Beanstack," an online reading platform that you can use to track your reading. An offline version will be available for those who prefer it, too. Visit our website for more information and links to the online reading tracker.

We've also partnered with Page Turner Adventures to provide online programming for kids and teens this summer. Please note that we've changed the way we're providing this online programming. Beginning this week, all the videos will be posted to our website on a password-protected page. Click here for all the details, including the password.

Online library resources

Wisconsin's Digital Library has ebooks and audiobooks for download. (Get the "Libby" app to use them on your smartphone or tablet, too. Libby is also now available for Sonos speakers! iOS | Android | Sonos)
Gale Courses offers hundreds of free, 6-week classes on a huge variety of topics. The next series of courses starts June 15.
Badgerlink offers content databases for consumers, genealogists, student researchers, teachers, and everyone else.
Ancestry Library Edition is available for genealogy research at home through the end of June. You'll need to know where to find it and what password to use, so see our website for that information.

You may need your library card number to access these resources. If you don't know your number, email director@mercerpubliclibrary.org and we'll look it up for you.

If you don't already have a library card, you can now register for a card online and get immediate access to our digital services. Video instructions are on this Digital Resources page on our website , or you can go directly to the self-registration form .

Mercer Public Library | 715-476-2366 | director@mercerpubliclibrary.org | mercerpubliclibrary.org

June hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Tues, Thurs 9am - 7pm; closed Sat & Sun