Mercer County District Library News
More Than Just Books
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Mercer County District Library News | | The Library Summer Reading Programs are about to kick off if they haven't already at each of our locations. Check out what all is happening at each branch below or through our website.
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Celina: Children & Youth ~ June 3rd Adults ~ June 21st Chickasaw: May 22nd Mendon: June 3rd St.Henry: June 5th
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Children's Summer Reading Program - For children 0-9 years old
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On Wednesdays from June 5 to July 17, there will be a special story and craft hour for children ages 5 to 9. Children will have a chance to attend the story and craft program each Wednesday, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Pre-registration is required for each session.
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These events are open to children of all ages and no registration is required. All events on Fridays start at 10 am.
Rooster Story Time every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 am.
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Youth Summer Reading Program - For ages 10-18 years old
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Online registration is required for all the youth events.
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Tuesday, June 18 at 7 pm: Good Reads Book Club: The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm: Books & Brew: Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple Tuesday, July 16 at 7 pm: Good Reads Book Club Tuesday, July 23 at 7 pm: Trivia Night at Brew Nation Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm: Blast Off with your Instant Pot - Registration Required Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm: BYOB Book Club Tuesday, August 20 at 7 pm: Good Reads Book Club
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Monday, June 3 at 1:30 pm: Summer Reading kickoff party with the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum Monday, June 10 at 1:30 pm: Celina Mariners - Craft: Paper bag helmets Monday, June 10 at 3 pm: WSU Students - Craft: Paper bag helmets Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm: Alien Family Night - Craft: Alien Monday, June 17 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: Cheeseman Trucking "Touch-a-Truck" - Craft: Straw rockets Monday, June 24 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: WSU Students - Craft: Paper plate UFO Monday, July 1 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: Craft: Star Windsock Monday, July 8 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: WSU Students - Craft: Moon sand Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm: Family Night - Craft included Monday, July 15 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: WSU Students - Craft: Hovercraft Monday, July 22 at 1:30 pm & 3 pm: WSU Students - Craft: Paper tube telescopes. Monday, July 8: Last day to turn in lists for prizes! Thursday, July 25 at 1:30 pm: End of summer reading party with comedy juggler, Matt Jergens, at the Maria Stein Legion Hall No registration required for any of the above events!
Story Hour is held every Thursday morning at 10:30 am.
Lego Nights are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. No registration is required. Parent supervision is advised.
Senior Citizens play cards every Thursday at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!
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Monday, June 3: Summer Reading Sign Up begins for all ages Wednesday, June 5 from 3-4 pm: Universe of Stories Starts Wednesday, June 12 from 3-4 pm: Rock Program Wednesday, June 19 from 3-4 pm: Program Wednesday, June 26 from 3-4 pm: Program Wednesday, July 3 from 3-4 pm: Program Wednesday, July 10 from 3-4 pm: Program Wednesday, July 17 from 3-4 pm: Program Wednesday, July 24 from 2:45-4 pm: Summer Reading Finale Party!
Door Prizes will be given out every week!
Preschool Story time every Thursday from 10:00-10:30 am.
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Wednesday, June 5 at 10 am: Opening Day with the Mariners Wednesday, June 12 at 10 am: Father's Day Fun Wednesday, June 19 at 10 am: Langsdon Rock and Mineral Collection Wednesday, June 26 at 10 am: Butterflies Wednesday, July 3 at 10 am: Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum Wednesday, July 10 at 10 am: Kathy Schwieterman Wednesday, July 17 at 10 am: Matthew Keeler Musician Thursday, June 20 from 4-4:30 pm: Kids Book Club: Knights vs Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan Thursday, July 25 at 10 am: End of summer reading party with comedy juggler, Matt Jergens, at the St.Henry Elementary Gym No registration required for any of the above events!
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Marion: Tuesday, June 4 at 7 pm: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck St. Henry: Wednesday, June 5 at 9:30 am: Great Beginnings Book Club: The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Mendon: Tuesday, June 11 at 4 pm: Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy St. Henry: Thursday, June 13 at 7 pm: Novels at Night: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris Celina: Tuesday, June 18 at 7 pm: Good Reads: The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel Celina: Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm: Books & Brew: Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple Marion: Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm: Send Down the Rain by Charles Martin Mendon: Tuesday, July 9 at 4 pm: Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins Celina: Tuesday, July 16 at 7 pm: Good Reads Celina: Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm: BYOB Book Club Celina: Tuesday, August 20 at 7 pm: Good Reads
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