Memorial Day always marks the unofficial start of summer in the Northwoods, and aren't we glad to see it after the long, long winter we had! The library is now on our summer hours: we're open until 7pm Monday through Thursday, 5pm on Friday, and 9 to noon on Saturday. Stop in and see us soon!
Many thanks to all of you who donated books to our book sale. We're scheduled to hold another sale during Loon Week but we don't have many books left, so if you're cleaning out the house or cabin this summer, please consider donating your books to the library. Guidelines for what we'll accept are on our website.
You probably received our annual Friends of the Library membership mailing recently. Thank you to all of you who have already renewed your memberships! The Friends fund all of our special programming and many of our building and grounds improvements, and we're so grateful for your donations. If you didn't get a membership mailing, stop by the library and ask about becoming a Friend!
We'll be hosting kids programs at the library every week, kicking off with "Living the Pollinator Life" - a program with the traveling naturalists from the Discovery Center on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. Watch for our mid-June newsletter, which will contain a full schedule of summer kids events. Don't worry, adults; we're planning some fun programs for you this summer, too.
Happy reading!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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Geology for Tourists -- TOMORROW 6/3 at 10am
Our Northwoods land of lakes is the result of billions of years of geological processes. Sometimes incredibly violent, these geological actions have left evidence in plain sight. In fact, geologists from around the world come here to study.
In Geology for Tourists, you will learn about the processes of geological cycles and about the main types of rock and formations which give evidence of our violent geological past. Join us for a FREE presentation at the Mercer Community Center with Richard Thiede on Friday, June 3 at 10:00 AM.
This event is sponsored by the Mercer Public Library and Fe University. For more information, visit our website.
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Stopping Common Senior Scams
Scammers are getting more clever every day. Almost all of us know someone who's fallen for a scam, and the consequences can be serious. How can you protect yourself?
Jeff Kersten, Agency Liaison for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will visit the Mercer Senior Center on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss Common Scams & Frauds Targeting Seniors and share tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim.
This event is sponsored by the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, the Mercer Senior Center, and the Mercer Public Library. For more information, call the library at 715-476-2366.
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Celebrate our new bike repair station
We're installing a bike repair station in our garden! This project is made possible by the Friends of the Mercer Library with matching grant funds from the Gary and Virginia Theisen family and the Gogebic Range Health Foundation. We hope this will be a great addition to the Mercer Bike Trail.
The station should be installed this week, and we're going to celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 14 at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to join us!
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Home Composting with Darrin Kimbler
Join Extension Iron County Horticulture Specialist Darrin Kimbler for a presentation on home composting on Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00 AM.
Home composting is a great way to reduce waste and add organic matter to your garden landscape. Darrin will discuss the basics of home composting and how to use it on your garden landscapes. We will leave plenty of time for your questions.
Attend the program in person at the Mercer Public Library, or watch online using Zoom. Visit mercerpubliclibrary.org/events for the Zoom link when it is available.
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Tech Help and other ongoing events
One-to-one tech help appointments are available for your questions about your phone, laptop, tablet, eReader, and other tech devices. We schedule tech appointments on most Tuesdays or other days as needed. Call for an appointment with librarian Teresa Schmidt, 715-476-2366.
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Streaming Services FREE with your library card
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites. Kanopy partners with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS, and more. Our subscription also includes access to The Great Courses and Kanopy Kids, a collection of content for ages 2-8. Get started at mercerpubliclibrary.kanopy.com or visit our website for more information.
We also offer free access to Wisconsin's Digital Library. Use this statewide collection of downloadable books and audiobooks on your mobile device with the Libby app, on your eReader, or on your computer. Visit Wisconsin's Digital Library online for more information.
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Library Covid policies
Following the latest recommendations from the CDC and the Iron County Health Department, masks are recommended but are not required. Please do not enter the library if you are exhibiting any symptoms of concern or if you have been instructed by your doctor or public health officials to isolate or quarantine.
Our WiFi network is available 24/7 and is accessible from the parking lot and our outdoor seating area. You can place holds on the items you're looking for using your library card number and our online catalog. Curbside pickup is also still available to anyone by request. 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-Thu 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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