December 2021 Library News |
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Happy December, everyone!
The library will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, and on January 1 for the holidays. We'll be open for our regularly scheduled hours for all other days, so be sure to grab some books, movies, board games, and puzzles to entertain the family this season.
Have family visiting? You know there's always that guy/girl who just has to get some work done while they're on vacation. Send them our way -- we offer free high-speed Wifi, work spaces, copy and fax services, computers, and more.
Whatever you celebrate this season, I hope you can find some time to relax, enjoy the company of your loved ones, and have some fun. We have a lot of great events scheduled for the coming weeks, and I hope to see you there!
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 on 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. Hope you'll join us!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. Read more
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Holiday Fun for all ages
Stop by the library on December 10 to pick up a free holiday craft kit! This month's craft is a clothespin reindeer, and you'll receive all the materials you need to create this cute kit.
We'll also have 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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Computer Classes
We aren't planning any computer classes for December since most of us have other things on our minds. We'll be back in January with a classes on Microsoft Word on January 11 and Microsoft Excel on January 25.
We'll have limited "Tech Tuesday" appointments this month due to staff travel, but call 715-476-2366 and we'll find an appointment for you if you need answers to your tech questions.
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Recycle your lights
Have some extra Christmas lights to get rid of? Finally sorting out all those non-working strings of lights, too? Don't throw them away! The Mercer Lions is sponsoring another 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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Friends of the Library holiday party
The Friends of the Mercer Library invite current members to a holiday party on Friday, December 17. We'll have a social hour at 5pm and dinner at 6pm. If you are a Friends member and would like to attend, please RSVP by December 13 by calling the library 715-476-2366.
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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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Winter hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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