Mercer County District Library News
All locations will be closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.
The Library Staff would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Summer Reading!
Our staff has been working extra hard to plan an enjoyable Summer Reading Program. The theme for this years program is Libraries Rock!
You can join in on the fun at each location starting on the following dates:
Celina: Ages 0-9 ~ May 29th
Ages 10-18 ~ June 7th
Adults ~ June 18th
Chickasaw: May 23rd
Mendon: June 4th
St.Henry: May 21st
Legislative Day
On April 11, representatives from Mercer County Libraries as well as area libraries traveled to Columbus for the Ohio Library Council’s Legislative Day. They were joined by public library supporters from across the state to discuss the life-changing work of libraries and advocate for widespread access to essential services and lifelong learning.
Library supporters met with Senator Matt Huffman and Representative Keith Faber to discuss ways that libraries are helping the community with services and programs such as local trivia nights, technology training, hotspot lending, summer reading, and so much more. Libraries have become vital community centers and it is important to update representatives on their return on investment.
This event falls within National Library week, April 8-14, a time to highlight the value of libraries. Ohio's public libraries are some of the busiest in the nation. Ohio has the highest library use per capita in the United States. This is attributed to the exceptional services and programs that libraries provide to all Ohioans. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions.
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Celina News
Summer Hours
Starting Tuesday, May 29th our Summer hours will go into effect until Labor Day. Our new hours will be as followed:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Celina Events
May 3 at 7 pm: Based on the Book Club
May 15 at 7 pm: Good Reads Book Club
May 24 at 6:30 pm: PJ Story Time
June 1 at 10 am: Jamming in Your Jammies with Chip Richter ~ Summer Reading Kick Off for Kids!
Save the Date - June 12 at 7 pm: Trivia Night at Brew Nation
Rooster Story Time every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 am.
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Marion (Chickasaw) Branch Events
Live Well Be Well
The forgotten side of health will be presented on Tuesday, May 15th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm by Laureen Bruns. Find out how to minimize your family's exposure to harmful chemicals by sharing an informative and inspiring evening.
Medicare 101
An overview of Medicare benefits and options will be presented on Tuesday, May 22nd at 3:30 pm. Dave Painter of the Ohio Department of Insurance will be presenting. Call 419-586-1644 for more information.
Events
May 1 at 7 pm: Book Discussion
May 8 at 6:30 pm: Mother's Day Family Night - No registration required
May 15 at 6:30 pm: Live Well Be Well by Laureen Bruns
May 17 at 6:30 pm: Lego Night - All ages. Parental supervision required as some pieces are rather small.
May 22 at 3:30 pm: Medicare 101
May 23: Summer Reading Program Begins!
Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 am
Senior Citizens card playing every Thursday at 1:30 pm
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Mendon Branch Events
April 10 at 4 pm: Book Discussion
June 4: Summer Reading Program Begins!
Preschool Story Time every Thursday at 10 am
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St. Henry Branch Events
Kentucky Derby Appetizer Swap
On May 3rd bring an appetizer, the recipe, and wear a fancy hat! Call the library today to register your dish. Snacking will begin at 6:30 pm.
PJ Movie Night
Wear your favorite PJs and join us for a movie night at the library on May 15th at 6:30 pm.
Events
May 2 at 9:30 am: Morning book group discussion
May 3 at 7 pm: Evening book group discussion
May 3 at 6:30 pm: Kentucky Derby Appetizer Swap
May 15 at 6:30 pm: PJ Movie Night
May 21: Summer Reading Program Begins!
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Library Book Clubs
Marion: May 1 at 7 pm: Hanna Who Fell From the Sky by Christopher Meades
St.Henry: May 2 at 9:30 am: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
St.Henry: May 3 at 7 pm: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
Celina: May 3 at 7 pm: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Mendon: May 8 at 4 pm: The Sunshine Sisters by Jane Green
Celina: May 15 at 7 pm: White Houses by Amy Bloom
St.Henry: June 4 at 9:30 am: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Marion: June 5 at 7 pm: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Celina: June 7 at 7 pm: The Dinner by Herman Koch
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