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Countdown Starts Soon!
The US Government will soon start the 2010 census, our nation's 23rd, as required by the US Constitution. The American Library Association is a partner is helping to make the census a success. In February and March, the Census Bureau will begin mailing questionnaires to households. This will be a short form, taking just minutes to complete. Check out the Census 2010 web site for more information and details. Interested in getting a temp part-time census worker job? Or, take a look at census data from your zip code area.
Mead Opens New Teen Area
The finishing touches are complete and area teens are enjoying their new second floor space: the Myrtle and Hazel Hansen Teen Library Center. The area includes new computers, exclusively for teens, grade 7 and up, books and magazines especially for young people, and comfy chairs and tables. Come take a look, or check out the photos on our Flickr page.The project was funded thanks to a generous bequest from sisters Myrtle and Hazel Hansen.
Bookmark These Sites!
Maybe you're just relaxing and browsing our web site at the moment. But, if a disaster strikes, you'll be glad that you bookmarked these sites. Every Boy Scout knows: Be Prepared! The American Library Association and the Wisconsin Library Association are helping to create a culture of preparedness in Wisconsin. DisasterAssistance.gov is a user-friendly web portal that consolidates government disaster assistance information in one place. ReadyWisconsin is an initiative of Wisconsin Emergency Management designed to educate and empower Wisconsinites to prepare for and respond to all kinds of emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
Mead Library Closed Feb. 15
Mead Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, for its second furlough day. Due to budget constraints, five furlough days have been scheduled for 2010. On furlough days, the library will be closed, staff members will not report to work and will not be paid. No items checked out from Mead will be due on furlough days but the drive-up book returns will be open (items will be checked in on the following day). The remaining furlough days are: April 2, Oct. 11, and Nov. 26.
Bookshelver Job Opening at Mead
There is a current opening for part-time library page/bookshelver position in Circulation Services. 12-16 hours/week. Must be available for a combination of morning, afternoon and occasional Sunday afternoon hours all year 'round. Requires good eyesight and physical ability. Complete job description available. Applications available and accepted at the library's first floor Customer Service Desk during regular business hours. Application form also available online.
