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We're excited to host Mercer School's annual art exhibit here at the library this month. Stop by during normal library hours all month to view a variety of work by students of all ages, under the direction of their art teacher Craig Griffin.
Mercer's students invite you to attend an artists' reception this Friday, May 6th at 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the library. You'll have a chance to meet some of the artists and their teacher and enjoy refreshments provided by Mercer School's Culinary Arts students.
We're still waiting to declare a winner in our "When Will It Melt?" contest. As of this writing, our snow pile appears to be about 3 or 4 feet high and almost that wide as well. I expect it to melt in earnest this week, but only time will tell when it will be gone. Follow us on Facebook for video updates.
Happy spring! And fingers crossed that I'm not jinxing us by saying that out loud!
Teresa Schmidt
Library director
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Garden Basics with Darrin Kimbler
Join Extension Iron County Horticulture Specialist Darrin Kimbler for a presentation on garden basics on Wednesday, May 18 at 11:00 AM.
Darrin will discuss some of the fundamentals that will help you have a successful gardening season, and will leave plenty of time for your questions about your garden and landscapes. Gardeners of all levels are welcome, including beginners.
Attend the program in person at the Mercer Public Library, or watch online using Zoom. Visit mercerpubliclibrary.org/events for the Zoom link when it is available.
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We are hiring!
The Mercer Public Library is seeking a friendly, well-organized, enthusiastic person to provide youth services and circulation services. The Library Aide assists with planning and presenting summer youth programming, works at the library service desk, assists with scanning and organizing local history documents, and performs other library paraprofessional duties.
This is a flexible part-time position requiring an average of 10 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours. This limited term position begins on or about June 6, 2022, and ends on or about August 20, 2022. A background check will be required. This current rate offered for this position is $14/hour.
The position will remain open until filled, with preference given to those who submit application materials by May 16, 2022. For more details and instructions on how to apply, visit our website.
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Used Book Sale - May 26, 27, 28
The Friends of the Mercer Library will sponsor a USED BOOK SALE during normal library hours on Thursday, May 26, Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28. Our book sales offer great deals on books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, and more.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the Friends of the Mercer Public Library who support programs, special events, materials, and new equipment and special items for the library. Thank you for your support!
We are now accepting donations for the sale
We love donations of good condition hardcover books, paperback books, children’s books, DVDs, and CDs. We also appreciate board games and puzzles if they are in good condition with all their pieces. We we can only accept workbooks like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and coloring books if they are in new, unused condition.
We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, outdated medical or other reference books, and “condensed” books. We also cannot accept any items that are moldy or have insect or rodent damage due to the risk of spreading those problems to other books at the library. Thank you!
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Kanopy
I'm happy to see that quite a few people signed up for Kanopy during our first month!
The most-watched title by our patrons last month was Lunana: a yak in the classroom, and many of you watched other movies, episodes of The Great Courses, and checked in on Kanopy Kids, too. (As your library director, I get a report on what movies our cardholders streamed -- but don't worry, I can't see who watched them. Your viewing history is confidential, just like all of your library records.)
In case you haven't heard, Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites. Kanopy partners with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS, and more. Our subscription also includes access to The Great Courses and Kanopy Kids, a collection of content for ages 2-8.
You can watch on your mobile device or most streaming devices (Roku, AppleTV, FireTV, etc.) with a free app, or visit kanopy.com to watch on your computer. You need a current library card listing Mercer as your home library in order to use Kanopy. If yours doesn't work, give us a call - it could simply be that we need to renew your card.
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Tech Help and other ongoing events
One-to-one tech help appointments are available for your questions about your phone, laptop, tablet, eReader, and other tech devices. We schedule tech appointments on most Tuesdays or other days as needed. Call for an appointment with librarian Teresa Schmidt, 715-476-2366.
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Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with FREE courses
Did you know that your library card gives you FREE access to Gale Courses, a collection of hundreds of college-level virtual courses on a huge variety of topics?
Maybe you want to learn sign language, improve your Microsoft Excel skills, learn to draw, start your own business, learn about real estate investing, take an introduction to chemistry or biology class... the possibilities are endless, and it's all free with your library card!
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Library Covid policies
Following the latest recommendations from the CDC and the Iron County Health Department, masks are recommended but are not required. Please do not enter the library if you are exhibiting any symptoms of concern or if you have been instructed by your doctor or public health officials to isolate or quarantine.
Our WiFi network is available 24/7 and is accessible from the parking lot and our outdoor seating area. You can place holds on the items you're looking for using your library card number and our online catalog.
Curbside pickup is available to anyone by request. Just call us at 715-476-2366 to let us know what you need, and we'll be happy to help.
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Winter hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
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