Mercer Public Library
2024 Library Passport program
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Northern Waters Library Network invites visitors and residents to take a tour of the area's public libraries for a chance to win a prize! What’s not to love about northern Wisconsin? We’re home to the Musky Capital of the World (Boulder Junction), the world’s largest musky and walleye fish hatchery (Spooner), and the birthplace ... Read More
Memory Mondays: Sharing Mercer’s history
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe library is seeking input on how we can help preserve, document, and display our community's history. Join us for "Memory Mondays," an engaging gathering where local history buffs, community enthusiasts, and curious minds come together to share insights stories and ideas about our local history. If you have ideas, you are invited to attend! ... Read More
Friends of the Library regular meeting
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library holds regular monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. New volunteers are always welcome! If you'd like to attend by Zoom, please call the library at 715-476-2366 for the link. The Friends of the Library are a registered 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to ... Read More
Legal Assistance with Judicare
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJudicare Legal Aid will be providing brief free legal assistance from a Legal Advocate regarding general civil legal matters. This free clinic will be held at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Covered topics may include: Collections Defense, Small Claims Actions, Expungements & Pardons, Housing/Tenant Rights, Employment Discrimination, ... Read More
Tech Class: Internet Safety
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe internet is a wild place! For most of us, though, it's impossible to avoid as life's regular business continues to move online. Join library assistant Julia on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. as she shares tips and information on how to keep yourself safe as you go about daily life on the internet. ... Read More
Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting workshop
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesCreate your own contemporary landscape painting of Northwoods trees using water-mixable oil paint on red primed Masonite board. You'll focus on color theory, color mixing, and color temperature. This class will be taught by oil painter McCall Hocking, who is currently serving as the Mercer Library's Artist in Residence. There is no charge to attend, ... Read More
Library CLOSED for Memorial Day
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe library will be closed on May 27 in honor of Memorial Day
Common Scams & Frauds
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesAmerican consumers reported losing over $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to data recently released by the FTC. Do you know someone who's been the victim of an investment scam, romance scam, grandparent scam, tech support scam, or other fraud? Do you want to learn to recognize the signs of a scam so you ... Read More
Elder Benefits office hours with ADRC
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJerri Sokol, Elder Benefit Specialist with the ADRC of the North, will be holding monthly outreach hours at the Mercer Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning January 3, 2024. The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North provides information and assistance related to aging or adults ... Read More
Tech Class: Smartphone Apps with Bug Tussel U
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesLearn what smartphone apps are, how they work, and how to find, download, remove, and manage them on your phone. This class is designed for smartphone users who are comfortable with the basics but want to learn more about apps and how to use them. For both iPhone and Android smartphones. Basic tech experience recommended. ... Read More
Mercer History Walk
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Mercer Library is excited to be hosting a Local History Walk! Library Assistant Blaze will lead the walk starting near Mercer School, down Margaret Street to the Library, and then to the Mercer Depot and downtown area. The length will be less than a mile round trip on paved roads and sidewalks. This guided ... Read More
“Up in the U.P.” with Bill Jamerson
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesA Musical Tribute to the Upper Peninsula Iron Miner Ironwood based singer/storyteller Bill Jamerson will present an hour-long program of songs and stories about life in the iron mining towns of the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin at the Mercer Public Library on Tuesday, June 13 at 2 pm. The presentation is free and open ... Read More
Mindful Art Creating with Artist in Residence McCall Hocking
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesLearn to create art intentionally, first with sharpie, then watercolor. Focusing on line, color, and pattern, everyone will have the opportunity to follow their own creativity. You'll also have the opportunity to explore monoprinting with gelli plates. This class will be taught by oil painter McCall Hocking, who is currently serving as the Mercer Library’s Artist ... Read More
Legal Assistance with Judicare
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesJudicare Legal Aid will be providing brief free legal assistance from a Legal Advocate regarding general civil legal matters. This free clinic will be held at the Mercer Public Library on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Covered topics may include: Collections Defense, Small Claims Actions, Expungements & Pardons, Housing/Tenant Rights, Employment ... Read More
Summer Reading Series: The Magic of Isaiah
Mercer Public Library 2648W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, United StatesThe Mercer Library is proud to welcome The Magic of Isaiah for a fun and interactive program as part of our 2024 summer reading program series! Kids of all ages are invited on Thursday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m. This action-packed show will leave you amazed and laughing! This program is sponsored by the Friends ... Read More