January 2020 library news
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2020 --- sounds so futuristic, doesn't it? So what's in your library's future? We've added a few things recently and are working on some more that we think you'll like.
- Get text notifications about your library materials: We can now send you text messages when your holds are ready and when you have items due soon. You can even renew library materials by text! Ask us about setting your account up for text messages, or set it up yourself by logging in with your library card number and clicking "Modify Personal Info."
- Coming soon: we'll also be offering the option to get an emailed receipt for your library materials instead of a printed receipt.
- Check out our new "Lucky Day" collection of popular movies. These are extra copies of our most popular items that can't be placed on hold; they come and go quickly so you never know what will be here. Stop in and see what's on the shelf - it might be your "Lucky Day!"
- We're working on adding new furniture and reorganizing the front of the library this month and into February. Watch our Facebook page for pics of the new things when they're available.
OK, so we're not the Jetsons here, but we are making small changes to improve your library experience all the time. Stop in and see what's new, and let us know -- have you seen a good idea for a library program or service? We are always on the lookout for new ideas.
See you at the library!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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4-H Tech Changemakers
Have you ever looked at your technology and thought, “It sure would be nice to have someone help me with this!” “Is it safe to do my shopping online?” “What’s the difference between an iPhone and an Android?” Then you’re in luck! The 4-H Tech Changemakers are youth from around Iron County who are eager to help you with your technology questions. We bring the coffee and snacks and you bring the questions.
A group of Mercer students will be leading three technology sessions at the Mercer Library this month. Join them on
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, and 22 at 1:00 p.m.
for a 30-minute teaching session followed by time for questions.
The first session on January 8 will cover phone setup, online safety, passwords, and social media.
The program is free, sponsored by 4-H and the Iron County UW-Extension. Please register in advance by calling Neil at 715-561-2695.
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Iron County Business Mentoring
Going into business or have business questions? Talk to advisors from local experienced businesses to get some help. The Iron County Development Zone sponsors a Business Mentorship Program to help those in business or thinking about starting a business get support, coaching, motivation, and encouragement.
The next meeting is this Thursday, January 9 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Liberty Way Tap House in Mercer. A mentor or mentors will be available for you to stop by and visit with at no cost. Pizza will be provided and if you want you can purchase some of the craft beers on tap.
The program is provided by the Iron County Development Zone. For more information, contact Kelly Klein at 715-561-2922.
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Book Club news
Tomorrow (Tuesday 1/7) is book club day!
At 1:00 p.m., the book club will meet to discuss
Blue Heaven
by C.J. Box, author of the popular Joe Pickett crime novels. At 6:00 p.m., our evening book club is discussing
The First Conspiracy: the secret plot to kill George Washington
by Brad Meltzer, the true story of the conspiracy that led to the development of America's counterintelligence services.
Next month, our clubs are reading
The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah and
Jimi Hendrix Turns Eighty
by Tim Sandlin. Copies of both are now available at the library. New members are always welcome in either group!
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Movie Night
All are welcome to a free movie night on
Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m.
We'll be showing "Judy," rated PG-13, 118 minutes. Renee Zellweger just won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Judy Garland in this popular biopic. Join us for a free screening, and we'll provide the popcorn!
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Grown-Up Story Hour
Our next Grown-up Story Hour
has not been scheduled yet, so stay tuned to our
events calendar
or
Facebook page
for updates. We'll be back at the Liberty Way Tap House in their newly-remodeled back room. As always, there's no charge to attend, but beverages from Liberty Way and pizza from Home Slice will be available for purchase.
If you're interested in reading a short (5-15 minutes) piece of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, email Teresa at
[email protected]
. We're always looking for new readers, and we promise that it's a friendly crowd!
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Other activities @ your library
- Coffee & Coloring: January 10 and 31 at 2-4 p.m. Coloring is a great way to relax - bring your own projects to work on or use some of our coloring pages and supplies.
- Tech Tuesdays: January 7th and January 14th at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Drop in for help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, eReader, or other digital devices. If you can't make it for the scheduled Tuesdays, call the library at 715-476-2366 and make a free 30-60 minute appointment for help at another time.
- Informal Knitters Group: Monday mornings, about 9-10:30 a.m. Stop in with your latest work-in-progress and enjoy the company of your fellow knitters.
- Ecumenical Bible study group: Tuesday mornings at 8:15 a.m. This group of Christian women of all faiths shares an interest in the Bible’s history as well as its message to modern Christian women. New members welcome. For information, please call Martha at 715-776-3993.
- Friends of the Library: a brief meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 followed by their annual post-holiday dinner. Friends members and their guests are welcome to attend. For more information or to register for the dinner, call the library at 715-476-2366.
- Mercer Library Board of Trustees: January 8 at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
- Be sure to check out our full calendar of events to stay up to date with the latest schedule.
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Winter hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday, Thursday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-noon
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