5 Things: Police Asking for Help With Burglaries

The weekend is finally here, do you have any great plans? Here are five things you should know as you start the weekend.

1. A message from Merrimack Police. Merrimack Police posted the following message on their Facebook page on Wednesday:

"Over the last few days, we have responded to several home burglaries. Please, please, don't forget to lock your doors and windows and when possible, secure valuable items in a safe place. Thieves are looking for electronic equipment, jewelry and prescription medication. Remember to record the serial numbers of your valuables so if they are stolen, it is easier to help find them. Also, remember to contact us if you see anyone suspicious hanging around your house or your neighbors, YOU are our first line of defense!"

2. Three-day weekend. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, which mean three day weekend for students and teachers.

3. Job opening. The Library has a new opening for a part-time reference librarian. The job averages 16 hours per week, including one evening per week and one weekend per month. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player, have a strong customer service ethic, be proficient with library technology and social media, and have demonstrated skills with best practices in reference work. Duties include routine print and online reference service, internet instruction, collection management, and planning and promotion of library events and services. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS preferred; candidates with significant work towards an MLS will be considered. Public Library Reference experience preferred, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Wages: $17-$19/hour, depending on experience. View/print the full job description. Apply in person at the Circulation Desk or print a copy of our application to send to us.

4. Boys in Black and Gold are back. Saturday night is the opening game for the Boston Bruin after a months-long NHL lockout. Enter here, by 1 p.m. today, to win a pair of tickets, a $50 Garden Gold Card, and an all-access, behind-the-scenes tour of TD Garden. The  Bruins will play the Rangers at 7 p.m.

5. Weekend Weather. Here's a look at your weekend forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

• Friday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
• Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. 
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
• Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.