2020 Archive of Posts

Added 7/24/2020

Posted: July 23, 2020

END OF SUMMER READING PARTY! This FRIDAY, July 24th at 1:30 pm at the Maria Stein American Legion Shelter House. Come enjoy our summer reading finale party at a safe distance. We are having a outside party so bring your chairs and blankets. Masks are strongly encouraged. Prizes and goody bags will be given out after the performance.

Make sure you share!

Added 7/21/2020

Posted 7/20/2020  Stop in and pick up the LAST week of make-and-take craft bags.  This week you can make either a dragon or a unicorn.  Remember all points must be entered in by midnight Monday, July 20th.

Added 7/13/2020

Posted 7-13-2020  Week 6 make and take craft bags are available Monday, July 13th. This weeks craft is a paper cup dragon. There may be a secret code inside. Monday July 20th will be the LAST day to enter codes. Make sure you get them all in to qualify for goodie bags and other prizes!

Our Week 6 Summer Reading Activity is Awesome!

You don’t want to miss this weeks Activity! This week you will receive an Activity Box with all the supplies you need for your Solar S’mores Activity!  Stop in the library or schedule a curbside pickup to get your box! Don’t forget to submit pictures of you working on this weeks activity to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your code for extra points!

Our Week 6 Summer Reading Theme is Space!

You don’t want to miss this weeks Grab & Go Activity Bag! This weeks bag has coloring and activity sheets, as well as a Moon Phase Activity with Oreos!  Stop in the library or schedule a curbside pickup to get your bag! Don’t forget to submit pictures of you working on this weeks activity to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your code for extra points!

Our Week 6 Summer Reading Theme is Space!

You don’t want to miss this weeks Grab & Go Activity Bag! This weeks bag has coloring and activity sheets, as well as a Solar System I-Spy Busy Bag Activity!  Stop in the library or schedule a curbside pickup to get your bag! Don’t forget to submit pictures of you working on this weeks activity to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your code for extra points!

Added 7/9/2020

    Posted 7/9/2020

Posted 7/8/2020.  Want another secret code for our summer reading program? Take a picture of you/your kids etc. with a chalk drawing they did on your sidewalk or driveway to marion@mercerlibrary.org and receive a secret code. We may feature your drawing on facebook. Don’t have any chalk or driveway….stop in at the library and you can draw something on our sidewalk. Draw anything you like….imagine your story.

Don’t forget to schedule a Curbside Pickup or stop in and pick up your Week 5 Grab & Go Activity Bag!

In this week’s bag you’ll find mazes, coloring pages, writing pages and more!

When you find your foam characters, color them and pop the pieces out of the foam square, then assemble them.  Submit a picture of your completed unicorn and dinosaur to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code!

Don’t forget to schedule a Curbside Pickup or stop in and pick up your Week 5 Grab & Go Activity Bag!

In this week’s bag you’ll find mazes, coloring pages, writing pages and more!

When you find your foam characters, color them and pop the pieces out of the foam square, then assemble them.  Submit a picture of your completed unicorn and dinosaur to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code!

Added 7/6/2020

Posted 7/5/2020  Week 5 make and take craft bags are now available for pick up. This week it is a crown and it looks adorable on our model Allie. While they last! While you’re picking them up, get some book bundles or books.

Book Suggestion Challenge

This week’s challenge asks you to submit a book suggestion for 4 different categories: Biography, Mystery, Historical Fiction, and Romance.  We’d love to hear your opinion of the best books in these four categories!  Submit your suggestions to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your code for an extra 50 points!

Make the World a Better Place Challenge

The St. Henry Branch Library challenges you to do something to make the world a better place!  It could be a kind gesture, planting a tree or flowers, picking up trash, or anything else you can think of that would make a difference!  Take a picture of yourself doing the challenge, or a picture of someones reaction to your challenge, and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code.  We can’t wait to see what you think will make a difference!

Added 7/1/2020

Posted 6/29/2020  Week 4 make and take craft bags are now available for pick up. This week it is a catapult (candy kiss not included). While they last!

This weeks Summer Reading theme is Little Red Riding Hood!

In your Week 4 Activity Bag, you’ll find a paper plate and a page with “wolf parts” – both will need colored!  After they’re both colored, glue the Big Bad Wolf’s face onto your paper plate and submit a picture to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code!

This weeks Summer Reading theme is Little Red Riding Hood!

In your Week 4 Activity Bag, you’ll find a paper plate and a page with “wolf parts” – both will need colored!  After they’re both colored, glue the Big Bad Wolf’s face onto your paper plate and submit a picture to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code!

Added 6/29/2020

Added 6/24/2020

Don’t forget to schedule a Curbside Pickup to get your grab & go activity bag for your third week of Summer Reading!

In your bag, you will find a drawing challenge, hidden objects, and follow the line activity sheets.  There will also be an instruction page for your week 3 STEM Challenge activity, as well as a bundle of straws to complete your STEM Challenge!  When you finish your activity, take a picture and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

Don’t forget to schedule a Curbside Pickup to get your grab & go activity bag for your third week of Summer Reading!

In your bag, you will find mazes, popsicle stick puppets, and a Scavenger Hunt Activity!  When you finish your activity, take a picture and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

We hope you all have fun looking around town for the three little pigs!

Added 6/22/2020

A Percy Jackson themed escape room. Good luck and have fun!

Posted 6/20/2020   Imagine Your Story Bingo.  Complete a bingo, turn your game card in to the book drop or email a picture of your BINGO
to marion@mercerlibrary.org, and we will add 30 points to your account.   Here is the link for the  bingo card bingo-marion

   Posted 6/20/2020  Week 3 make and take craft bags are now available for pick up. This week it is a unicorn or dragon clothespin puppet. While they last! There may be a secret code inside. While you’re picking them up, get some book bundles or books.

Added 6/17/2020

Complete a BINGO card for extra points! Print a BINGO card here or request one from the library.

Added 6/17/2020

Take this short personality quiz to see which Young Adult book character you area most like.

   Posted 6/15/2020 Stop in and pick up a mascot when you’re picking up your books and craft bags. Send a picture of you/your kids and the mascot enjoying a summer activity to the library and receive a secret code!

This weeks activity is a Sidewalk Chalk Challenge!

Get creative with sidewalk chalk, then take a picture of your work and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

Schedule a Curbside Pickup to get your grab & go activity bag for your second week of Summer Reading!

In your bag, you will find your Father’s Day card for your Father’s Day Writing Activity!  When you finish your activity, take a picture and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s pictures this week!

  Posted 6-15-2020 Make-and-take craft bags for the second week are ready to go! This week your kids can make a fairy house. Everything you need is included (with the exception of the mini figures). There might be a secret code inside. These bags will be available until Saturday June 20th or until we run out. Call to pick up your craft bags and we can bring them right out to your vehicle along with any books you might want.

Schedule a Curbside Pickup to get your grab & go activity bag for your second week of Summer Reading!

In your bag, you will find your Father’s Day card for your Father’s Day Handprint Activity!  When you finish your activity, take a picture and submit it to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s pictures this week!

This weeks theme is Hansel & Gretel!  We have a Father’s Day craft in your grab & go activity bags!  We also have a popsicle holder in each bag!  There is an activity packet with coloring pages and mazes to complete as well. Don’t forget to do your Father’s Day activity, take a picture, and submit it for extra points!  This weeks grab & go activity bags will be available until Saturday, June 20th. Call to pick up your activity bags and we can bring them right out to your vehicle along with any books you might want.

Added 06/15/2020

Take a walk downtown and look in the windows for a white sign that has a number and letter on it. Start at the library and end at Warren St. They are on both sides of Main Street. There are a total of 13 signs. Some might be a little tricky to find so be sure take your time. When you get all 13 signs found, put the numbers in numerical order to reveal your secret code for extra points.

Added 6/15/2020

The magical land of the fairies has been invaded by the Evil Witch of Destruction and she has captured 3 of the residents. Your job is to search each room for clues and free the people! Everyone is counting on you! If you don’t succeed the Evil Witch will take over the land of the fairies and enslave us all! Now go FAST while there is still time!

Book Review Challenge

Submit a book review of the most recent book you read to StHenry@MercerLibrary.org to unlock a secret code worth 50 extra points!

Sunflower Planting

Submit a picture of you planting your sunflowers to sthenry@mercerlibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

Sunflower Planting

Submit a picture of you planting your flowers to sthenry@mercerlibrary.org to unlock your secret code for extra points!

Scooby Doo Escape Room

Complete the Scooby Doo Escape Room to unlock your secret code for extra points!

Do you think you can make it out?! Click below to find out!

Added 6/10/2020

Ever wanted to know who was behind the desk? Here is your chance to learn who we are and who you are most like.

Posted June 8th 2020
Look for one of these posters each week in a downtown Mendon window. Enter the code for extra points.

Added 06/08/2020

This week we are doing Jack & the Beanstalk. We have a beanstalk craft to color and cut out and glue. We also have sunflower seeds that you can start in a bag with a moist paper towel and watch them start to grow and then plant them outside. There is an activity packet with coloring pages and mazes to complete as well. You might even have a secret code to enter once you have completed the craft and activity packet. These bags will be available until Saturday, June 13th or until we run out. Call to pick up your craft bags and we can bring them right out to your vehicle along with any books you might want.

Added 6/8/2020

A Twilight-themed Escape Room

An enemy vampire clan is on their way to end Bella and Edward, and kidnap Renesmee. You have to help them get to Seattle and ESCAPE FORKS!

**You cannot proceed to the next question until you answer correctly**

Posted 6/8/2020
You can download this coloring page and print it off or request one to pickup curbside at the library.
*The final day to turn in your coloring contest page is Saturday, July 18th by 5pm.
*Please do NOT put your name on the front of the coloring page except under the dotted line in the space provided.
Download: Youth-Coloring-Contest

Posted 6/8/2020
You can download this coloring page and print it off or request one to pickup curbside at the library.
*The final day to turn in your coloring contest page is Saturday, July 18th by 5pm.
*Please do NOT put your name on the front of the coloring page except under the dotted line in the space provided.
Download: Childrens-Coloring-Contest

Posted 6/6/2020  Make-and-take craft bags for the first week are ready to go! This week your kids can make a pig or wolf nose. Everything you need (except scissors, glue and marker) is included. There might be a secret code inside. These bags will be available until Saturday, June 13th or until we run out. Call to pick up your craft bags and we can bring them right out to your vehicle along with any books you might want.

Posted 6/4/2020    Scavenger Hunt!  There are castles located in various businesses windows in Chickasaw, Maria Stein and Osgood.  Find the 5 castles in Chickasaw and receive a secret code, find the 5 castles in Maria Stein and receive a secret code and find the 5 castles in Osgood and receive a secret code.  Email the codes on the castles and/or the location from each town to marion@mercerlibrary.org and we will verify them and send you the secret code.  You could potentially get 3 secret codes.  (Do NOT go into the business, the castles can be viewed from the outside)

Posted 6/3/2020
In years’ past, the Celina Adult Summer Reading Program has started around the first day of actual Summer. We are moving it up this year, the program is now open for registration and you can begin logging books. More information coming soon!!

Added 6/3/2020

Explore the world and find strange sights without leaving your home. First open Google Earth then enter below. There are so many cool sights on Google Earth it was hard to pick just a few.  Feel free to explore Google Earth, when you are finished with the game. Don’t forget to log your secret code for more points when you are finished.

Added  5/28/2020

She loves books, she is very smart, but….. she is kinda EVIL. When you step into the library for a Summer Reading Program the Evil Librarian locks the door behind you with multiple locks and laughs. She looks at you and says she is keeping you trapped in the library FOREVER! Your job is to search for clues around the library in order to unlock the locks. Not everything is a real clue, some things are put there to trick you. Good Luck!

Summer Reading will be online this year! Head over to SRP.MercerLibrary.org to create your family account and start logging books/minutes. Each program has its own “Program Home Page” which can be found at http://MercerLibrary.org/SRP