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New library catalog launches today!
Hello, library friends --

Good news! It's now easier than ever to find the library materials you want with the new Northern Waters Library Network online catalog!

The Merlin Library catalog had served us well for almost 20 years, but it was well past time for an update. Our new catalog launches today and offers a great new interface.

  • See all the formats of a title in one place
  • Easily see what book comes next in a series
  • Manage your holds on physical library items AND digital titles
  • Request books, movies, audiobooks, and any library items from the 28 libraries in the Northern Waters Library Network.


Need help learning your way around the new system? Stop by and ask - we're happy to show you the new features.

Teresa Schmidt
Library director
715-476-2366
Consumer protection programs with DATCP

Jeff Kersten, agency liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, will present another informative program for us this week:

  • Home Improvement Contracts under Wisconsin Law - Thursday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. Wisconsin residents sign home improvement contracts everyday to make improvements to their homes and property. Before you sign a contract, you should understand the consumer protection laws that are in place to protect you. Learn about hiring a contractor, contractor requirements, and required contract provisions. To attend , visit our online events calendar and click on the event. The event description will contain the link to the online meeting.

Questions? Call us at the library at 715-476-2366.

Missed the identity theft program? A recording of that session will remain on our library website through about May 1. Take a look and learn how to protect yourself!
Growing Fruit Trees - April 28 at 10am

Join UW-Extension Horticulture specialist Darrin Kimbler to learn more about growing fruit trees in northern Wisconsin. This free Zoom presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m. Bring your questions about growing fruit or about any gardening topic.

Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event. Click here to register, and you will receive the meeting login information by email.

PLEASE NOTE: The link I included in our last newsletter was incorrect. If you registered using that link, you are NOT registered for the correct program. Sorry for the confusion! Please try again using this link to register for the fruit trees program.

Questions? Call us at the library at 715-476-2366.
Book Clubs

Our book clubs are meeting virtually. Copies of the books are available to borrow at the library, so stop by to pick one up. New members are always welcome.

  • Tuesday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. - Death at Gills Rock by Patricia Skalka - Patricia will be making a virtual visit to our library this summer, so read one of her "Door County Mysteries" books now!
  • Tuesday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. - The Map That Changed the World by Simon Winchester - note the earlier time!

Visit our online events calendar for more information and to get the links for the online meetings. (Just click on the program listing in the calendar.)
Tech Tuesday

Librarian Teresa Schmidt holds "Tech Tuesdays" by appointment to provide one-on-one help with your technology questions at the library. Appointments are available on most Tuesdays, and on other days as necessary. Call us at 715-476-2366 for more info or to make an appointment.
Library mask policy

Our library will continue to follow the recommendations of federal, state, and local health officials when making decisions about library services. Per the policy of the Mercer Public Library Board of Trustees, all visitors ages 5 and older are required to wear masks inside the building.

If you are keeping yourself isolated to avoid the pandemic or can't wear a mask for any reason, we are happy to accommodate you with curbside library services. We can provide library materials; copying, faxing and scanning services; notary services (when available); and other library services. Just call us at 715-476-2366 to let us know what you need, and we'll be happy to help.

You can also take advantage of our online services with your library card number. Visit our website at www.mercerpubliclibrary.org for links to our digital collection of e-books and audiobooks, Gale Courses, Ancestry Library Edition, and Badgerlink resources.
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