July 2012

July 2012

THANK YOU!!!!                       

The library would like to thank everyone for being very patient and cooperating with us as we migrated to the new system.  And in case some of you are still having problems accessing our catalog, here is our new link!  http://www.mercer.lib.oh.us/catalog.htm

Tips for navigating the new catalog:                                             

• Log-in using the option in the top left corner before navigating the catalog.  This will prevent you from logging in every time you go to place a hold.
• You can use the "My Account" button to see your holds list, place or suspend holds, and renew items.

ONE to ONE Computer Tutoring

 

· Computer Basics
 · Internet Basics
· Google
 · E-Mail
 · E-bay
 · Ebooks
 · Facebook
 · Microsoft Word Basics
 · Resumes
 · Microsoft Excel Basic
 · Digital Photography
 · Online Catalog

This summer the Mercer County District Library is offering FREE one hour tutoring sessions to help patrons with today’s ever-changing world of computers and technology.  Choose from 12 topics or request an additional subject.  The sessions will be held during regular library hours.   Contact the library today to schedule your personalized tutoring session.

 

 

2012 Adult Summer Reading Program

Once again, the library will be have the Adult Summer Reading Program. Read or listen to 5 books and then fill out an entry form.  Once your entry slip is filled, turn it in for a prize (while supplies last). Bi-weekly prize drawings will begin on July 6. There will be a wrap-up reception and grand prize drawing on Friday, August 31 at 12:00 noon. Refreshments will be served at the reception!!

 

 

*NEW*  Summer Reading Program just for TEENS!!  If you are 13 to 18 years old then you can participate in the library's first ever Teen Summer Reading Program.   The programs begins on Monday, June 11 and ends with a wrap-up reception on Friday, August 10 at 2:00 pm. 

Read or listen to 3 books and then fill out an entry form.  Receive a small prize when you turn in the completed entry form.  Bi-weekly prize drawings will be held begininning on Monday, June 25th. 

Children's Summer Reading Program

Join us this summer as we explore dreams of all kinds at The Mercer County Library! We’ll kick off the program on Thursday, May 31^ST @ 10am with a visit from our friend Ronald McDonald. Call or stop in to register for this fun-filled program. 

 From the dreams you have at night to what you dream to become, our Summer Reading Program will cover them all this year! Don’t forget we’ll be giving away prizes each week and you can enter the raffle just by reading books! Each time you return your books, keep track of them in your dream log and for every 5 books, you get a chance in the weekly drawing and get a sticker for your very own star.

Stop by the library to participate in games & contests throughout the summer. Be sure to enter the 10th annual summer reading program coloring contest, where winners will receive super cool prizes!

The Reading Program party will be held on Friday, July 20^th @ 9:30am. Get ready to have some awesome fun with The Great Kaplan! His show will have you amazed and laughing and it’s fun for the whole family! There will be refreshments and balloons for all who attend. Certificates will be awarded to anyone who has read

at least 10 books.

Story and Craft Hours

From June 6^h to July 11^th, there will be special story and craft hours for children ages 6 to 10. On each Wednesday, from 10 to 11a.m., children will have fun as they learn about camping, dreaming, stars, outer space, and nighttime wildlife each week. Pre-registration is required for each session. Space for the story and craft hours is limited, so make sure to sign up one week in advance by stopping in or calling the library.

 

Sign-up for the final story and craft hour begins on June 27 and it occurs on July 11th.  The story and craft is our "Night Shivers" movie night!!! THERE IS NO STORY AND CRAFT ON JULY 4TH! 

 

July 11^th 5:30pm – 8:00p.m. - Movie Night! The movie will be Monsters Inc. (rated G). The sign-up for movie night will begin Tuesday, July 3^rd, with a limit of 40 adults and children. Pizza, popcorn and juice will be served. Feel free to bring pillows and blankets, as everyone will be sitting on the floor.

 

 

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LAKE FESTIVAL BOOK SALE

The book sale is back! It will be on July 27 and July 28.  The book sale will go from 9-6 on Friday and 9-5 on Saturday.  On Saturday you can get a whole back of books for $1!!!!!!!! WHAT A DEAL!!!!

 

 

 

 

WE WILL BE CLOSED WEDENSDAY, JULY 4TH!!!!!!

 

 

What Tree is it?

Have you ever come across a tree, or part of a tree, and wondered what kind of tree it is?  Well now you can find out! OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) has created a help website for identifying trees.  The website opens with a few options: "Identify by Leaf," "Identify by fruit," and "Identify by name."  Select the option you want to identify the tree by and follow the map selecting the picture that looks like the tree.  Eventually the website will come up with a result for you!  The website is even available on your mobile phone so you don't have to remember what the tree looks like when you go back to your house!

www.oplin.org/tree/  

For more information, visit our website http://www.mercer.lib.oh.us/

June 2012

Are YOU Ready?

The library and its three branches will be CLOSED on Thurday, June 7 for the final migration to Symphony, our new automated circulation system.

Summer Hours

We are now on our shortened summer hours:

Monday – 9am to 6pm

Tuesday – 9am to 6pm

Wednesday – 9am to 8pm

Thursday – 9am to 6pm

Friday – 9am to 6pm

Saturday – 9am to 5pm

Sunday – CLOSED

  ONE to ONE Computer Tutoring

 

· Computer Basics
 · Internet Basics
· Google
 · E-Mail
 · E-bay
 · Ebooks
 · Facebook
 · Microsoft Word Basics
 · Resumes
 · Microsoft Excel Basic
 · Digital Photography
 · Online Catalog

This summer the Mercer County District Library is offering FREE one hour tutoring sessions to help patrons with today’s ever-changing world of computers and technology.  Choose from 12 topics or request an additional subject.  The sessions will be held during regular library hours.   Contact the library today to schedule your personalized tutoring session.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS @ the library

 

Children's Summer Reading Program

Join us this summer as we explore dreams of all kinds at The Mercer County Library! We’ll kick off the program on Thursday, May 31^ST @ 10am with a visit from our friend Ronald McDonald. Call or stop in to register for this fun-filled program.

From the dreams you have at night to what you dream to become, our Summer Reading Program will cover them all this year! Don’t forget we’ll be giving away prizes each week and you can enter the raffle just by reading books! Each time you return your books, keep track of them in your dream log and for every 5 books, you get a chance in the weekly drawing and get a sticker for your very own star.

Stop by the library to participate in games & contests throughout the summer. Be sure to enter the 10th annual summer reading program coloring contest, where winners will receive super cool prizes!

The Reading Program party will be held on Friday, July 20^th @ 9:30am. Get ready to have some awesome fun with The Great Kaplan! His show will have you amazed and laughing and it’s fun for the whole family! There will be refreshments and balloons for all who attend. Certificates will be awarded to anyone who has read

at least 10 books.

STORY & CRAFT HOURS

From June 6^h to July 11^th, there will be special story and craft hours for children ages 6 to 10. On each Wednesday, from 10 to 11a.m., children will have fun as they learn about camping, dreaming, stars, outer space, and nighttime wildlife each week. Pre-registration is required for each session. Space for the story and craft hours is limited, so make sure to sign up one week in advance by stopping in or calling the library.

Sign-up Begins	Craft Theme	Date of Craft
May 30	“Dream Big @ Your Library”	June 6
June 6	“Camp Out!”	June 13
June 13	“Stars in Our Eyes”	June 20
June 20	“Possums, Raccoons, & Foxes, Oh My!”	July 27
June 27 - (No Craft on July 4th)	“Night Shivers”	July 11

SPECIAL EVENTS

 June 16^th @ 10:00a.m. - Lego Block Party! Have fun creating your own Lego sculptures to be displayed in the library. The Lego creations will be voted on by the public in 2 categories: most unusual and most creative. Winners will receive a cool Lego prize. Lego blocks will be provided by the library.

June 22^nd @ 10:00a.m. - We are hosting an astronomy program with Bill Grunden of St. Marys. Join us as Bill takes us on a fantastic tour of the night sky.

June 25^th @ 10:00a.m. - Come discover the wild side. We will be having the Mercer County Wildlife Officer, Ryan Garrison here to show us the creatures that only come out at night!

July 11^th 5:30pm – 8:00p.m. - Movie Night! The movie will be Monsters Inc. (rated G). The sign-up for movie night will begin Tuesday, July 3^rd, with a limit of 40 adults and children. Pizza, popcorn and juice will be served. Feel free to bring pillows and blankets, as everyone will be sitting on the floor.

Teen Summer Reading Program

*NEW*  Summer Reading Program just for TEENS!!  If you are 13 to 18 years old then you can participate in the library's first ever Teen Summer Reading Program.   The programs begins on Monday, June 11 and ends with a wrap-up reception on Friday, August 10 at 2:00 pm. 

Read or listen to 3 books and then fill out an entry form.  Receive a small prize when you turn in the completed entry form.  Bi-weekly prize drawings will be held begininning on Monday, June 25th. 

2012 Adult Summer Reading Program

Once again, the library will be have the Adult Summer Reading Program. Read or listen to 5 books and then fill out an entry form.  Once your entry slip is filled, turn it in for a prize (while supplies last). Bi-weekly prize drawings will begin on July 6. There will be a wrap-up reception and grand prize drawing on Friday, August 31 at 12:00 noon. Refreshments will be served at the reception!!

For more information, visit our website www.mercer.lib.oh.us

May 2012

CLOSINGS AND NEW HOURS

The library will be CLOSED on May 28th for Memorial Day! We will reopen Tuesday, May 29th on our summer hours. The summer hours will be: 

Monday – 9am to 6pm

Tuesday – 9am to 6pm

Wednesday – 9am to 8pm

Thursday – 9am to 6pm

Friday – 9am to 6pm

Saturday – 9am to 5pm

Sunday – CLOSED

CHANGES ARE COMING!!!

IN EARLY JUNE, MERCER COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY WILL UPGRADE TO A NEW ONLINE CATALOG SYSTEM.

What does this mean for you?Get a supply of materials in before the end of May. While the software is being installed, the web catalog will NOT be available June 1-7. No one will be able to place holds during this time, not patrons, not staff.

If you have lists on the current card catalog, email them to yourself in case they don't transfer to the new system.

You must have your library card in order to check items out from
June 3-7. Staff will have no way to look up your account or card Number.

No items will be due and no overdue fines will accrue from June 3-10.

Requests from other libraries will be delayed as will availability of new materials the while the system is being upgraded

WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS TRANSITION AS THE STAFF WILL BE LEARNING NEW SOFTWARE.

 

CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING

School is out but don’t stop reading. This year’s summer reading program starts on May 29. Ronald McDonald will be here on May 31st at 10am to help kick off the program! We will be having weekly prizes, so the more books you read, the better your chances are of winning. The story & craft hours begin June 6th with the sign-up beginning May 30th. Space is limited to the first 30 kids to sign up. Call or stop by for more information for special events during the summer! The Reading Program party will be held on Friday, July 20th. Certificates will be awarded to anyone who has read at least 10 books!

ONE to ONE Computer Tutoring

Returning this summer, the Mercer County District Library will offer FREE one hour tutoring sessions to help patrons with today’s ever-changing world of computers and technology. Choose from 12 topics or request an additional subject. The sessions will be held during regular library hours.Contact the library today to schedule your personalized tutoring session!

More Wii Games Added

Several new Wii games have been added to the library's collection. Wii games go out for a week at a time to patrons 18 years and older and there is a limit of two per household.  Stop by the library and get in on the fun! Here are just a few of the NEW games available:

Mario Strikers Charged

Mario Super Sluggers

SpongeBob's Boating Bash

     Disney Club Penguin. Game Day!

Just Dance 3 

Sonic Unleashed

Super Paper Mario

Super Mario Galaxy

Epic Mickey

Hot Wheels. Track Attack

The Pirates of the Caribbean 

Wii Gaming Night - Friday, May 18

Sign-up beginning May 4th for the library's Wii Gaming Night to be held on Friday, May 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  Come and compete against others to win prizes playing Mario Sports Mix on the the big screen.  Multiple Wii Consoles will be set up with popular Wii Games.  Pizza, popcorn and pop will be served.  This event is open to ages 8 to 13 and space is limited. Sign up begins May 11th!!

Check out the fun everyone had last month.





Download FREE MUSIC right NOW!!

Visit the library's iDownloads page and download music instantly to your computer.  Choose from over 300 albums including artists like Katy Perry, Trace Adkins, and Lady Antebellum.  Transfer the albums to your an MP3 player and take the music with you.  For more information, or to get hands on help, call or stop by the library. 

Ohio Library Council's Legislative Day

Library staff traveled to Columbus on April 18th to participate in the OLC's annual Legislative Day.   More than 200 library supporters came to Columbus to meet with their legislators and discuss the importance of public libraries and the things that public libraries have accomplished in the past year that make PUBLIC LIBRARIES WORK. Legislators always appreciate the effort that library supporters show by visiting Columbus.  The Mercer County District Library staff talked with Senator Keith Fabor and Representative Jim Buchy about the library's imporatance within our community.

 

For more information, visit our website www.mercer.lib.oh.us

April 2012

APRIL 2012

Good Friday Closing

           The library will be closed from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm

                        to observe Good Friday on April 6.

 

TAXES ARE DUE  APRIL  17TH

With taxes due on April 17th, the library still has the tax forms available.  Tax forms are available in a variety of formats.  All library locations have free copies of federal and state tax forms, and most locations have municipal and school district forms.  Federal, state, and school district forms can also be printed for no charge from web sites accessible on the library’s Internet computers.  Although the library does not offer tax advice or interpretations of instructions, we can however help you contact the appropriate institution for assistance. 

The Sheri Mosier Memorial Collection

The Sheri Moser Caldecott Memorial Area is nearly completed!  Memorial funds directed the the Children's Department of the library were used to modify shelving in the children's area to create space for a newly purchased collection of Caldecott Award winning picture books.  We were able to replace our entire collection as well as greatly increase our children's mystery and science fiction areas. 

The library gratefully acknowledges the kind donations in Sheri's memory.



EnvisionWare PC Management & PC Reservation

Beginning May 2012 all library Internet computers will be managed using EnvisionWare Software.

Users will no longer sign in using clipboards.

Simply choose an available computer and enter your library card number to gain access.

Users will have the option to reserve a computer, however, computer reservations will be on a “first available” basis.

Wii Gaming Night

Back by popular demand, the library's monthy Wii Gaming night will be held Friday, April 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  Kids ages 8 to 13 are invited to come to the library and challenge their friends in with a popular Wii game.  Snacks will be served. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Sign-up begins April 13.



For more information, visit our website www.mercer.lib.oh.us

March 2012

Wii Gaming Night

Friday, March 16
5:30 to 7:30

Kids ages 8 to 13 are invited to come to the library and challenge your friends in Wii Sports BOWLING and snacks will be served. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Sign-up begins March 9.

Bedtime Storytime

March 29

7:00pm

All preschool age children are invited to come in their pajamas and listen to nursery rhymes and bedtime stories.

Teddy bears and blankies are welcome.

Cookies and milk will be served. 

Young Adult Book Discussion

The Mercer County District Library's Youth Department along with the Celina High School Book Discussion Group are joining together to have a combined discussion each month. The choice for February is the Uglies by Scott Westerfeld which is about Tally who is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license --for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally

will be there. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever. The group is open to all ages 10 and up. Stop by the library and pick up your copy of the book and let us know you would like to come to the discussion on Thursday, March 15 at 7pm.



CELL PHONE NOTICES

The Mercer County District Library now offers another convenient customer service: text message notices. Borrowers opting for this service will receive text messages to their cell phones when requested materials are on hold for them. If a borrower has unlimited texting in their cell phone plan, there is no charge for this service—making this the most convenient way of all to receive notices from your library.

Easter Story and Craft
Easter story and craft hour will be on Saturday, March 31st  from 10:00am to 11:00am. Kids ages 6 to 10 are invited to come and enjoy an Easter craft, games and listen to stories. If you are interested, please call 419-586-4442 or stop by the library to register.
Sign up begins March 16th!

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

BOOK STORE

Open the 1^st Saturday of

each month

9 am to 1 pm

 Offering gently used books and book-related items.

Directly north of the library, on Main St., Celina, Ohio

For more information, visit our website www.mercer.lib.oh.us

February 2012

February 2012

TAX FORMS

Tax Forms…You Need ’Em – We Got ‘Em.  We have tax forms available in a variety of formats.  All library locations have free copies of federal and state tax forms, and most locations have municipal and school district forms.  Federal, state, and school district forms can also be printed for no charge from web sites accessible on the library’s Internet computers.  Although the library does not offer tax advice or interpretations of instructions, we can however help you contact the appropriate institution for assistance. 

Young Adult Book Discussion

The Mercer County District Library's Youth Department along with the Celina High School Book Discussion Group are joining together to have a combined discussion each month. The choice for February is the Uglies by Scott Westerfeld which is about Tally who is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license --for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally

will be there. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever. The group is open to all ages from 9 to 90. To join the group, stop by the library and pick up your copy of the book and let us know you would like to come to the discussion on Thursday, March 15 at 7pm.

Wii Gaming Night - Friday, February 10

Sign-up today for the library's Wii Gaming Night to be held on Friday, February 10 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  Come and compete against others to win prizes playing Super Smash Bros. BRAWL on the the big screen.  Multiple Wii Consoles will be set up with popular Wii Games.  Pizza, popcorn and pop will be served.  This event is open to ages 8 to 13 and space is limited, so sign up NOW!!

 

Valentine's Story and Craft Hour

Children ages 6 to 10 may come to the Valentine’s Story and Craft hour on February 11th from 10am to 11am. Enjoy doing a craft, playing games and listening to a story. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to the first 24 children. Stop in or call the library to register.

Book Signing

Saturday, February 11

12 Noon to 1:30 P.M.

Join is for a program and book signing with Fritz Zimmerman, author of "The Nephilim Chronicles: A Travel Guide to the Ancient Ruins in the Ohio Valley". Come listen to his informative presentation on the early people who built the mounds in Ohio, Indiana and other states.

Mineral Tours

The Langsdon Rock & Mineral Collection is available for viewing during regular library hours.  Free guided field trips are offered for educational groups of any age level. Participants get hands on experience using our gold miner’s pans and kits. These programs are flexible, depending upon the age group and the goals of the leader. These mineral tours are lead by Professor Ken Strickland and Marilyn Thobe. Call the library to schedule your mineral tour!!

Bedtime Storytime

All preschool age children are invited to come in their pajamas and listen to nursery rhymes, do finger plays,  listen to a bedtime story and do an evening activity too! Come and join us on  Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00pm. Pajama time is the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm during the school year. Hope to see you there!!

For more information, visit our website www.mercer.lib.oh.us