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Yesterday was my day off, and after my dentist appointment I used the rain as an excuse to curl up on the screen porch under a blanket and read all day. I was able to grab a couple of novels from Wisconsin's Digital Library and enjoy my new eReader. (I'm not going to tell you which titles this time -- everyone needs to balance their reading with a few trashy romance novels once in a while, after all!) What a joy it is to be able to relax, listen to the rain, and get out of my head and into someone else's for a little while.
I hope you're making some time for reading this summer... and if you're recording your reading on our Beanstack app or tracking with a paper reading log, you could be reading on a new eReader, too! Adults who sign up for our summer reading program will receive one entry to win a new Kindle for each book you track. Kids can win a backpack full of solar science goodies! More details are on our website.
For those times when you do want to get out of the house, we have some great programs coming up in the next couple of weeks. Read on for more info, and keep on reading!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
director@mercerpubliclibrary.org | 715-476-2366
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Katharine Wright and those Flyboys from Dayton
Behind the genius of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, was their beloved and devoted sister, Katharine. She may be overlooked by history, but she was an integral variable in the equation that solved the mystery of controlled flight.
Join the Mercer Public Library to welcome Jessica Michna back in another riveting historical performance as she presents “Katharine Wright and Those Flyboys from Dayton” THIS Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The program is free and open to all ages, thanks to support from our Friends!
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Jeff Nania, author of "Northern Lakes Mystery" series
Ever since the first book in the Northern Lakes Mystery series, Figure Eight, came out in 2019 or so, readers have been asking us, "When are you getting Jeff Nania to come to the library?" We're happy to finally have an answer to that question: Monday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Award-winning author Nania draws upon a wealth of experience in his bestselling Northern Lakes Mystery series. The most recent title in the series, Musky Run, was published in 2023 and was recognized by the Independent Publisher Book Awards as the Great Lakes Best Regional Fiction Gold Winner. Join us for this free program supported by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library. All are welcome!
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Used Book Sale on August 1
The Friends will be holding a one-day USED BOOK SALE on Tuesday, August 1 at 9am to 6pm. Mark your calendar -- that's the day before Loon Day!
We are now accepting donations of items for the sale in good, usable condition:
- hardcover books
- paperback books
- children’s books
- DVDs and CDs
- board games and puzzles (with all their pieces)
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new, unused workbooks like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and coloring books
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We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, "condensed" books, or any items that are moldy, dirty, or have insect/animal damage.
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"All Together Now" for summer reading and programs
All ages, kids to adult, can join our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge. Reach your reading goals and you will be entered to win some fabulous prizes! You can track your reading using a paper reading log or by using the Beanstack tracker app. Check out our Summer 2023 website for more details.
Don't forget to log all of your reading on Beanstack OR to turn in your paper reading logs by August 14. We'll do prize drawings soon afterward!
We also have weekly programs and activities schedule for kids, monthly movie double features, and more. Here's what's coming soon:
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Did you know...
that our Library of Things contains such useful items as unlimited wireless hotspots for Verizon and AT&T networks; pickleball paddles to play at Carow Park or portable nets to play anywhere; a portable sound system and mic for events and family gatherings; a telescope; a button maker; and much more? Stop by and see what's available to check out!
All Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be checked out and returned at our library. (They cannot be sent through our library delivery network.)
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Ongoing Events at the Library
Here's a brief list of some of the other things coming soon at your library, and you can always visit our website for more info.
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Chess Club: Anyone from beginner to expert, child to senior, is welcome at chess club! Upcoming dates are July 25 and August 8 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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Knitting Group: Enjoy the company of your fellow knitters at our informal Knitting Group on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. All are welcome to bring a work in progress, show off a completed project, or just visit with other knitters. Crochet and other fiber crafts are welcome, too.
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Craft Kits: We are releasing new take-and-make craft kits on the second and fourth Fridays of the month all summer.
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Digital Spotlight: Kanopy
Have you tried streaming video on Kanopy yet? Kanopy gives you access to top-quality streaming movies, documentaries, TV Shows, The Great Courses, and more, all free with your library card! You can install the Kanopy app on your mobile device (Android or iOS) or streaming device (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, etc.), or you can watch on your laptop at the Kanopy website.
Visit the Kanopy website today to set up your account and get started, and check out the full list of digital services available with your library card on our website.
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