Hello, library friends --
The summer is flying by -- I can't believe it's almost Loon Day already! The library will be closed on Wednesday, August 4 for Loon Day, as we usually are, but join us that week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for another USED BOOK SALE. We also have kids and family events coming up, another Grown-up Story Hour, and more. Read on for details.
The Friends of the Library are also beginning to plan for our annual Fall Celebration, coming up on Saturday, September 18. We missed this event last year, so we're really looking forward to getting back to it! Tickets are available at the library now for $30 per person, which includes dinner, appetizers, dessert, and beverages. If you are interested in being a sponsor of this year's event or would like to donate something for the auctions, please give us a call.
Hope we'll see you soon at the library!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
715-476-2366
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Loon Week USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Library will host a Used Book Sale on Tuesday, August 3; Thursday, August 5; and Friday, August 6 during normal library hours. The sale will include books for all ages, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, and more.
We are in need of donations for the sale! We love hardcover and paperback books for all ages, DVDs, books on CD, jigsaw puzzles, and board games. Sorry, we cannot accept encyclopedias, textbooks, “condensed” books, magazines, or anything dirty, moldy, or otherwise in poor condition.
Bring in your donations now through the final day of the sale during normal library hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 5pm; and Saturday, 9am to noon.
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Colossal Fossils
Kids of all ages are invited to join us for Colossal Fossils with “Whale of a Tale” on July 29 at 10:30 a.m. See some of the extremely gargantuan bones from the largest animals that ever lived: whales. You’ll meet modern animals like the humpback whale, their dolphin cousins, orcas, and their ancient ancestors, Basilosaurus and Zygorhiza. There will be plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” as we examine some of these massive fossils!
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Grown Up Story Hour
Our next "Grown Up Story Hour" will be on Wednesday, July 28 at 6pm at River's Edge Lodge and Outfitters. Join us for an hour of stories, essays, and poetry! All are welcome to join us. Bring something to read if you like, or just relax, purchase a beverage if you wish, and enjoy an evening of books and friends.
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Summer Reading Programs for ages 0-109
Everyone is welcome to join in our summer reading programs again this year!
Kids ages 0-15 are invited to participate in our Kids Summer Reading Program, where you can earn some fun rewards including a free t-shirt from the Wampum Shop for reaching your reading goal! Just read an average of 10-15 minutes per day this summer.
Teens and adults ages 16-109 aren't left out of the fun, either. Sign up for our reading challenge and read 8 books this summer to earn a Mercer Public Library insulated tumbler!
You can record your reading for either program using the Beanstack app (iOS | Android), or visit the library to pick up a paper reading log.
Happy reading!
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Outdoor Movies @ Your Library
Join us for some family-friendly movies on the lawn twice a month this summer. We’ll provide popcorn and water, you bring a chair or blanket to sit on and plenty of bug spray.
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Tuesday, August 10: Cool Runnings, 1993, rated PG
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Monday, August 23: The Peanut Butter Falcon, 2019, rated PG-13
August movies will start at about 8:30 p.m. depending on the light conditions.
In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. (Bad weather includes rain or thunder, excessively cold temperatures, or enough wind to cause problems with our inflatable screen.)
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Friends of the Library raffles
Congratulations to Erin Doonan, the winner of our Kamodo Grill raffle!
The next Friends of the Library raffle will be for an American Girl doll. This year we have a "Tenney" doll along with accessories that will have you singing around the campfire, donated by a generous library patron. The winner will be drawn on September 8.
Tickets for the American Girl doll raffle are $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds support the Friends of the Mercer Library, who fund library programs and special projects throughout the year.
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Library COVID policies
Following the latest recommendations from the CDC, the library requires that all visitors ages 5 and older wear masks inside the building if they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Library visitors who are vaccinated may make their own decisions about wearing masks. We ask that you respect others and maintain social distancing when practical.
Curbside service is still available to anyone who requests it for any reason. 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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Summer hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am - 5pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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