The Youth Summer Learning Challenge is here! Children and teens ages birth to 18 years old can track their learning throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes. Visit our Summer Learning Challenge page under the Youth Services Tab to sign up and receive more information on the program.   Adults also have a Summer Reading Challenge! Adults age 18 and up will be working on a "50 books set in 50 states" challenge.  Visit our 2020 Adult Summer Reading Challenge page for more information!        Mystery Bundles for Adults & Youth:  Need something new to read but aren't sure what you want? Let us pick it out for you! OurMystery Bundles are a set of surprise books that we pull for you to try!   Mystery Book Bundle Request Form: Children's Bundle (Birth-11 years): https://tinyurl.com/y8wuo7xr YA (Teen) Bundle (11-18 years): https://tinyurl.com/y7g9byum Adult Bundle (18+):  https://tinyurl.com/yd68q3v9 Guidelines: You must fill out the appropriate Google Form (see links above) to request a mystery bundle. You can request 1 mystery bundle per week. if you request more than one within a week, the first request will be the only one filled that week. Requests will take up to 72 hours to be filled. You will receive a call once your bundle is ready to be picked up. Mystery bundles have set limits: Board Book Bundle: 4 books Easy Reader Bundle: 8 books Easy Reader/Picture Book Bundle: 8 books Chapter Books Bundle: 5 books YA Book Bundle: 4 books Adult Bundle: 5 books  REOPENING UPDATE 06/18/2020:  Maximum occupancy of JRML is limited to 50% occupancy or 106 people at one time, including our staff. Library Hours restored to pre-covid-19 levels:              Monday - Thursday 9am-8pm             Friday 9am-5:30pm             Saturday 9am-2pm Daily visits increasing from 1 hour to 2 hours Two study rooms on the second floor open for up to two people to work together for two hours.  Please call ahead for availablity - 673-8240 press 2 for the reference desk. Six computers available on the second floor for internet access. Mystery bundles available starting Friday, June 19 - please check back for more details! Curbside pickup available on a request only basis for those who are uncomrtable coming into JRML.    On Friday, May 15th the Jack Russell Memorial Library Board of Trustees approved a re-opening plan for library services.   The library re-opened to the public starting Saturday, May 16th at 10am. Based the guidelines from the CDC, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Washington Ozaukee Health Department Blueprint for re-opening FAQ.   All loan periods and checkout limits are being restored to pre-covid 19 closure policies. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting economic stress placed on our community, JRML is temporarily suspending fines for materials returned late. With JRML opening as of Saturday, May 16th, curbside service is available by request only for those who are uncofrtable coming into the library to pickup materials.     JRMLS is unable to accept donations of materials during the pandemic.  This will be re-evaluated at each phase of opening.  JRML has also suspended exam proctoring services.   Please note the plan approved by the JRML Board of Trustees is a guideline only. Dates and procedures subject to change on a moment’s notice based on information as it's released by the Washington Ozaukee Health Department and the CDC. Phases may be implemented in order, skipped, or reverted back to if prudent.      We understand people may be needing our Wi-Fi to conduct work and other activities. It is available in the parking lot.  Please use it!  Our network is: JRLGuest Passowrd: JRLGuest *Please note, the first 4 letters of each is capitalized.   Sign-Up for a Library Card Online! Want to access digital resources but don't have a library card? Or do you know someone who really needs access to digital resources right now but doesn't have a library card yet? Patrons without a library card can follow our step-by-step guide to register for one online. This will provide you (or a friend) access to digital materials such as ebooks and eaudibooks. Happy reading! *Please note, this will give you a temporary library barcode, password, and account that will not expire while the library is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the library is reopened, you must visit the library to finish registration and receive a permanent library card.