5 Things: Borrow an eReader From the Library

1. eReaders now available. The Merrimack Public Library's eReaders are now available for residents to check out. Both Nooks and Kindles are available and they come loaded with content and are lent out with the necessary chargers and in protective cases. These eReaders may be checked out by library card holders 18 and older. Parents may check out eReaders for their children but assume responsibility for the care of the devices.

2. Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday. The Merrimack Public Library will Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Saturday, March 2, with some themed drop-in activities in the Children's Room. Celebrate Read Across America Day by visiting the library Saturday and participating in an activity. Teddie, a certified reading dog, will be available for children and adults to practice reading to him from 10:30 a.m.-noon and children can also enjoy a book with the Lions Club mascot Melvin the Lion from 11 a.m. to noon. More information here.

3. Volunteers needed. The volunteers who maintain the town ice rink on O'Gara Drive have been busier than in recent winters this year, and could use some help. Volunteers are needed to help after the rinks close to help treat the ice. If you're interested in more information, contact Kristin Wardner or Becky Thompson in the Town Manager's office at 424-2331.

4. Be a Patriots cheerleader. The New England Patriots cheerleaders will hold an open audition for the 2013 squad on Saturday, March 2. Women who are 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED are invited to audition. The auditions will be held at Gillette Stadium’s Dana Farber Field House. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and candidates will perform two designated routines and a freestyle combination. Read more on Woburn Patch.

5. Weekend Weather. Warmer temperatures and some snow and rain showers are moving in this weekend. Here's a look at your three-day forecast.

• Friday: A slight chance of snow showers before 1 p.m., then scattered rain showers between 1 and 3 p.m., then scattered snow showers after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 4 and 5 a.m. Patchy fog between 1 and 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 27. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
• Sunday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
• Sunday: Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.