Merrimac Public Library

05/29/2026

The rain held of long enough for us to get a new storywalk up!

05/28/2026

See what's new this week at the Merrimac Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=14598-604 ***

There are two new bestsellers, three new movies, one new children's book, and thirteen other new books.

The new bestsellers this week are "Ironwood" and "Fever Dream." The new movies this week are "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Mercy," and "Under the Stars."

05/27/2026

Registeration for Learn to Play Mahjong opens at 10:00 am tomorrow (Thursday, May 28th) on our website. https://merrimaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learn-to-play-mah-jong-7/
In this six-week series, you'll learn all of the basics, along with helpful strategies from local instructor Carolyn Tremblay.

Since class size is limited, this program is only open to people who have no previous experience playing Mah Jong. Classes will meet on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6, from 2:00 - 3:30pm in the Children's Program Room.

Registering will sign you up for all six classes. Please note that this series is cumulative and requires attendance at all 6 class sessions.

The Library will provide Mah Jong tile sets and cards.

05/27/2026

Luke has a LOT of wonderful original artwork and comics on display this month at the library. You don't want to miss the variety and creativity!

05/27/2026

Our storytime friend, Declan shared his Bath Bomb Toy Collection with the library for the month of May, aren't they adorable? Come in this week to see them and choose a favorite!
Merrimac children, we would love to display your collections! Click the link to sign up! https://forms.gle/cHTp9b6CvEaMaqCt6 if your child is interested.

05/27/2026

It's almost that time of year, again! Mark your calendars! Registration for our "Plant a Seed, Read" adult summer reading packages opens on Monday, June 8th at 10am on our website - scan the QR code or visit https://merrimaclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-summer-reading/ Last year, this filled up in 90 minutes!

ADULTS (ages 18+) who register, will receive a link to a Google Form to gather more info about your preferences. Upon completion of your form, your specially curated package will be available for pick up, during library hours, beginning June 22. Each package will contain a library book checked out to you (chosen specifically for you based on your responses on this form), snacks, garden themed gift, nature craft and more!

*IMPORTANT INFO *

BECAUSE THIS PROGRAM IS VERY POPULAR AND SPACE IS LIMITED, WE CANNOT ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS IF YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT IS NOT IN GOOD STANDING (LOST BOOKS OR FINES) OR YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR A PACKAGE IN PRIOR YEARS AND NOT PICKED UP.

05/23/2026

Just a reminder that summer hours are in effect at the Merrimac Public Library. We are closed on Saturdays until September. See you at the beach! ☀️

05/21/2026

See what's new this week at the Merrimac Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=14598-603 ***

There are nine new bestsellers, 23 new children's books, and 22 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Fourth Option," "Dig In! Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat," and "London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth."

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Stop by the library to pick up a chair to decorate for the Friends’ auction!