Library Update
Resources & Programs for Adults
5/2 - 5/8
Thank you to our patrons and community for continuing to support a safe and pleasant environment while visiting us! Although we are thrilled to have our members back in the building, remember that we are still operating under the "Pop In & Pick Up" model to safeguard the health of our community.

All visitors must continue to sanitize upon entry, wear face coverings at all times, and abide by social distancing guidelines while in the library building. We thank you for your patience as we work to gradually reintroduce our services in a safe and responsible manner.
Shelving Installation Closure

The library will be closed this upcoming Wednesday, May 5th, and Thursday, May 6th, to update our in-house shelving. Access to the vast array of content available in our Virtual Library will be unaffected by this closure.

Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, May 7th, at 10:00am.
Auto-Renewal Comes to Merrimack!

Merrimack Public Library items will be eligible for auto-renewal beginning Saturday, May 1st. If a Merrimack item is checked out on your library card account and is eligible to be renewed, auto-renewal will take care of renewing this item for you!

Some items, including those in our Library of Things collection, among others, are not eligible for auto-renewal.
An Evening With Joy Harjo

Monday, May 3, 2021
6:00pm-7:00pm

NH Humanities will host an evening with U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo! This free event will feature a discussion of Harjo's work, readings of her poetry, and an opportunity to engage with Harjo directly.

Harjo is a member of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation and was appointed the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate in 2019.
Title of the Week

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
by Dawnie Walton

"This book starts in 2016 when music writer S. Sunny Shelton is granted the opportunity to interview and write a book about Opal and Nev, an interracial duo from the 70s.

This writing style really allows the reader to see everyone's perspective...I loved following each member individually but, by the end, this really feels like Opal's story."
Resident Fast Facts

The Town of Merrimack is seeking applicants to serve on the Merrimack Town Council until the vote in April 2022. Interested parties should apply by this Monday, May 3rd, at 4:30pm.

The Town of Merrimack is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Secretary in the General Government Department located in the Town Manager's office. Application materials must be received no later than Wednesday, May 12th, at 9:00am.

State officials have released an outline of best practices that include a list of ways businesses can ease reopening. These best practices will effectively replace the "Safer at Home 2.0 Business Guidance" this Friday, May 7th. Under these best practices, Granite State businesses will still be permitted to enforce their own safety measures.
We're Just a Click Away!

Connect with us via email at merrimackpl@merrimacklibrary.org and through Facebook and our Ask Us service. The Library will be open, with staff available to answer questions in person and remotely, during the following times:

Monday-Thursday 10am to 2pm & 3pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday-Thursday CLOSED
Friday 10am to 2pm & 3pm to 4:30pm
Saturday 9am to 12:30pm

Remember that our Wi-Fi is on 24/7 and that overdue fines will continue to be waived until further notice.
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