Library Services, Features and Events
In addition to the book collection, the Mercer Shaw Library has many other things to offer patrons at little or no cost.
 FREE High-Speed Internet
24 hours/day, 7 days a week for everyone throughout the entire Community Center property - inside and out!
Visit the Library to get the password.
​Devices, accessories and tech help available in the Remote Workspace.
Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, printers and fax are available during library hours.
Black and white copies can be made and faxes sent for $0.15 per page. Color copies are $0.25 per page.

Laptop Bench

A low bench just outside the library perfectly accommodates your laptop or tablet. Free WiFi is available during Town Office and Library hours. (Come in during library hours to get the password.) Bring in your beverage and stay awhile!!

A growing and dynamic collection.
​  So many books, so little time!

If you cannot find a book that you are looking for, ask if we can track it down or purchase it to add to the collection. Click on the Books, Books, Books Page to see our recent additions.
​Library of Things
So far, our "things" consist of Jigsaw Puzzles, Board Games and a modest offering of DVD's to sign out and enjoy in your home for a couple of weeks. More to come.

Our children's corner contains books galore, games, puzzles, puppets and art supplies for all ages. Listen to a story, construct a craft, color, draw, play, dance, sing a simple song...

Pre-teens, Teens and Young Adults

Hundreds of titles are available for pre and early teens through high school aged readers.

Tiny Bookstore

There is a little "bookstore" just outside the solarium entrance to the library. It is full of very gently used or like new donations! Please come and give some of the books on this cart a new home​ (and make a small cash donation if you can).
PictureTreats for our Christmas Storytime Guests
Library Events
Mercer Shaw Library joins the fun of holiday Community Center festivities such as the
​Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat and Christmas Storytime
in cooperation with Library Trustee Gaylene Williams.

​Library Programs
Click here to find information about the library's programs.
Several seating areas are available for patrons to read, peruse books to check out, cordially converse or maybe play the piano! Comfortable chairs, natural lighting, soft lamps, and local artwork displays enhance the comfort of the space. 
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​Do you play the Piano?
We have a sweet Wurlitzer spinet piano in our sitting room. It is ready and waiting for anyone to play. We invite you to come in and give it a 'Wurl' .
Take a break from screentime and the pressures of your day in our Take-a-Break Nook in the Remote Workspace. Enjoy soft lighting, background sounds, pleasant aromas and comfy chairs. There's ongoing jigsaw and crossword puzzles, plenty of reading material to choose from, or just put your feet up and close your eyes for a few minutes. Headphones available.

Remote Work Through Libraries

The library has expanded into the adjacent room to offer a remote work and meeting space. This room is equipped with high speed Wi-Fi, semi-private workstations, updated digital devices with technical support so people can work or access online services remotely, safely and reliably and attend meetings. To view the renovation process, click here.
We also offer on-site technical assistance and digital instruction in-house and through the Somerset Economic Development Corporation. Click here to learn more.
Want to try something fun and different? How about fooling around with some digital painting? Click on the link:
Paint and Play
from the National Museum of Art!!
If you create something you'd like to share, send it to Mary at [email protected]. and I will post it here. Be sure to include a title and  the name of the person who created it.
If you are a local artist or artisan (or know someone who is) and would like to display work at the library, please contact us.