Mercer Public Library
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Strategic Plan
The Mercer Public Library began a strategic planning process in 2020 in order to develop a vision for the future of library service to the Mercer community and establish strategic goals for the next five years. The library board and director conducted a community survey and a library board questionnaire, gathered demographic and library service data, and gathered comparative data from other Wisconsin libraries to use in developing strategic goals and actions for the next five years.
The final MPL Strategic Plan can be viewed by clicking the links below. Any questions or comments about the plan should be directed to Mercer Library Director Julia Pusateri at 715-476-2366 or [email protected].
Board of Trustees
Trustees are tasked with ensuring the operation and financial health of the library. Trustees are appointed by the Mercer Town Board and commit to 3 years of service. Board members are dedicated to completing all short-term projects and protecting the long-term vision of the library and its role in the community.
Current Board Members
- Sharon Smith-Leiterman, President (Term: 2026-2028)
- Renae McMurray, Vice-President, Mercer School representative (Term: 2025 – 2027)
- Dorothy Bangle, Treasurer (Term: 2024 – 2026)
- Mary Warren, Secretary (Term: 2025 – 2027)
- Callie Bates (Term: 2026-2028)
- Janet Dowdall (Term: 2026-2028)
- Norm McKindles (Term: 2026)
- Roxanne Lutgen, Mercer Town Board liaison
The Mercer Public Library Board of Trustees is appointed by the Town of Mercer Chairman in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 43.54. For contact information for our board members, call the Library Director at 715-476-2366.
NOW SEEKING: The Mercer Public Library seeks to add a Student Representative to its Board of Trustees. The intention of this position is to gain insight into a population of our community not currently represented on our Board, to advance the Library’s goals of community engagement, and to foster leadership experience in serving on a governing board in our community youth. This position is a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees. Interested applicated should submit an application here.
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2026
The linked files are PDF documents that will open in a new tab/window when clicked on.
| December 14 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 12 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 14 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 10 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 13 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 8 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 11 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 30 Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 13 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 9 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 28 Volunteer Appreciation Reception | Badke Notice |
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| February 25 Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 9 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 23 Special Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 13 Special Meeting of Town Board | Badke Notice | |
| January 12 at Mercer Senior Center | Agenda | Minutes |
Agendas and minutes for previous meetings are available on request. Please email [email protected] to request.
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News from the Mercer Library
February is Love Your Library Month
Mercer, WI – The Friends of the Mercer Public Library are planning several activities for “Love Your Library Month” in February. Visit the library to join the celebration! Some of the activities the Friends have planned include: Take a blind date with a book – you...
MPL’s Magazine Wish List
One way to "Love Your Library" this month is to make a donation to support our library collections. We welcome monetary donations of any size to purchase books, DVDs, and other library materials. One way to make a unique donation is to support the purchase of a yearly...
Friends of the Library October 2021 meeting
Friends of the Mercer Public Library Monthly Meeting on October 19 The Friends of the Mercer Public Library will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:00am. The meeting will be held in-person at the Mercer Community Center and...