Library Update
Resources & Programs for Adults
5/16 - 5/22
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.
Jackbox Game Night

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6:30pm-8:00pm

Join us for virtual game night using Jackbox! Featured games will be geared toward those over the age of 18.
 
Two devices are recommended to play, as we will be using one to play the games and another to share the game screen via Zoom.
Writers' Group

Thursday, May 20, 2021
7:00pm-8:30pm

Join an informal gathering where aspiring writers can discuss what they're working on, what they're reading, where they're submitting their work, and more.

This meeting will take place remotely over Zoom!
Explore Something New This Month

With May featuring National Gardening Month, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mother's Day, now is the perfect time to celebrate motherhood, learn a new gardening skill, or read works by Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders!

Our staff have curated a selection of titles to showcase these events. Click the links below or stop by the library to browse our displays.
Title of the Week

Chatter: The Voice In Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
by Ethan Kross, PhD

"Chatter offers definitive tools for channeling your inner monologue in ways that are proven to increase productivity, manage stress, minimize internal conflict, and improve our relationships with others."
Resident Fast Facts

The Merrimack School District Budget Committee is accepting letters of interest to fill an open position. Submissions must be received by Tuesday, June 1st, and interviews will occur the following Tuesday, June 8th.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation is accepting enrollment for their American Red Cross blended lifeguard training courses, designed to prepare lifeguard candidates to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in specific aquatic environments. Training will take place at Lake Naticook between this Friday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 23rd.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges are partnering to offer all students who graduate from a New Hampshire high school in 2021 a free college course at any of the state's seven community colleges this autumn.
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
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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