Merriam Park

Maps, Directions & Bus Routes

Merriam Park Book Club

Hours

Monday: 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Profile 2006 (PDF)

Neighborhood Connections

Storytimes

Storytimes - Fridays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome!

Large daycare groups: please call to make special arrangements.

ASL Storytimes - first Saturday of the month, October - May, at 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading Program

• July 29, 2:00 p.m. - Magician Matt Dunn

Programs are ASL interpreted.

Circuit Bending Workshop

August 7, 2 p.m.-- Postponed until this fall.

This Beatrix*JAR workshop transforms circuit board to sonic canvas and gives recycled toys a new life as unique new musical instruments. A direct result of experimentation and play, circuit bending requires very little technical know-how to get started.

Please bring a battery powered toy and extra batteries for the circuit bending workshop.

Merriam Park Book Club

August 11, 1 p.m.

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler.

Join Margie O'Loughlin and Mark Kile to read and talk about books that impart a sense of place--a love of place--places with different flavors--places that talk with an accent--places you may visit. Everyone welcome.

Chef Roberto's Magical Cooking Show

August 14, 7 p.m.

Everyone will enjoy this zany look at the wonderful world of cooking. Join us for an interactive program that includes unbelievable magic and terrific books. Learn about alphabet soup, canned bookworm, and more!

Computer Classes for Adults

Introduction to the Computer

Classes are free and all are welcome. If you have never used a computer before, this is for you! Call 651-642-0385 to register.

• Computer Basics - August 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
• Surfing the Internet and Using Google - August 14, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
• E-mail Basics - August 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Collection

The Merriam Park Branch Library maintains a collection of resources concerning American Sign Language, Hearing Loss, Coping Strategies, and Deaf Heritage. Materials in the collection include books, close-captioned videos, ASL videos, videos about deaf and hard-of-hearing issues, and signed children's books.

The collection began with a transfer of materials from the library of the Metro Regional Service Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.

Materials are available in person or through interlibrary loan, to anyone with a current library card from a public library in Minnesota.To enhance library service, the Merriam Park Branch collaborates with the following providers of service to deaf and hard of hearing people:

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• CSD of Minnesota
• Lifetrack Resources Family Support Connection

See Also: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Web Links

Bungalow Collection

The Bungalow Collection began in 1996 with a donation of materials from the Twin Cities Bungalow Club, and has been expanded since then with ongoing donations.

The books and magazines in the collection focus on bungalow homes and on the Arts & Crafts movement. Also included are related materials on architecture, urban design, and gardens. The materials are part of the regular collection at the Merriam Park Branch and can be checked out with a library card or requested through Interlibrary Loan. A list of materials in the collection is maintained by the Merriam Park branch library and can be viewed at the Information Desk.

Driving Directions

From the east or west, take I-94 to the Snelling Avenue exit. Go south on Snelling for 3 blocks and turn right on Marshall Avenue. Follow Marshall Avenue to Fairview Avenue The library is on your right at the intersection of Marshall and Fairview. Cross Fairview and pull into the parking lot on the west side of the library.

From the north, take Snelling Avenue south to Marshall Avenue. Turn right on Marshall and follow Marshall Avenue to Fairview Avenue The library is on your right at the intersection of Marshall and Fairview. Cross Fairview and pull into the parking lot on the west side of the library.

From the south, take Snelling Avenue north to Marshall Avenue. Turn left onto Marshall and follow Marshall Avenue to Fairview Avenue The library is on your right at the intersection of Marshall and Fairview. Cross Fairview and pull into the parking lot on the west side of the library.

Customized directions from your location.