Why Participate in the Census?

There are many reasons everyone should participate in the Census count next year. It is important to our community. Our local nonprofits use the data from the Census to prove our community has a need when they apply for Grants. Organizations who fund grants look at the statistics that applicants share about their community including information like the number of citizens in each age group, the average income, unemployment, and special needs to help make the decisions about which communities have the most need for the money they are giving.

 In addition:

Only statistics gathered by the Census are published. Your personal information such as your name and age is kept private for 72 years after the census is taken. 

Book Discussion - November 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. to Noon

The book discussion for November will be Dreams of Falling by Karen White. The dreams and friendship of three girls are tested by romance and tragedy. The secrets they keep affect not only their lives, but the lives of the next two generations. This title is available through interlibrary loan or download from Overdrive.

SPRUCE UP YOUR HOLIDAY MARKETING PLAN

As part of our continuing effort to serve as a resource for our community, The Mary H. Weir Public Library is partnering with Google to  host a livestream Grow with Google Event for small business. The event is titled SPRUCE UP YOUR HOLIDAY MARKETING PLAN and will occur on Wednesday, October 16, at noon. This is a free event similar to the Grow with Google events for small businesses we held this summer.  Attendees must register in advance through the link attached to the name of the event above. The program is scheduled to last slightly more than an hour. Since it is a lunch time event, attendees are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.